Photo by NOEM on Unsplash Encountering Nature as Sabbath “Holiness is not something limited to the religious world, much less the supernatural; holiness is something that happens in the natural world.” — Thomas W. Mann from The God of Dirt, Mary Oliver and...
Laura Emerson Alaskauu1.substack.com Book: Log Cabin Reflections, about living off-grid in remote Alaska Do you know the terms Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy? They refer to immersion in nature for several hours at a time, on a repeated basis. This is not a time...
Image: Kyle Sanguin on Unsplash Encountering nature in silence, solitude, and seclusion, we become immersed in present moment awareness and find renewal. Where I live in the northeast it’s winter. Being close to one of the Great Lakes, we experience what’s called...
Image by Robert Lukeman on Unsplash Within us is an infinite source of wisdom. By immersing ourselves mindfully in nature, we can unlock our inner source of knowledge that can’t be acquired through intellect alone. There is within each and every one of us a hidden...
Image by Hernan Sanchez on Unsplash by Elle Harrigan Oh, how we love this time of year! The decorations. The food. The gift giving (and receiving)! We set up evergreen trees laden with lights, put wreaths on the door, and hang mistletoe, rarely with any sense...
by Elle Harrigan Nature surrounds us with infinite beauty and ancient wisdom. By immersing ourselves in the wild and deepening our awareness, we awaken to the voice of our soul. What is it that wakes you up in the morning? An alarm clock with a snooze button that you...
