Trees and People — Standing Together
There’s something special about trees, and we know it. Even on a planet graced with an astounding array of intelligent and creative life, trees are standouts. If there were people who could do what trees do, they would be honored as ecological heroes, gifted healers, and selfless public servants…
Seven Keys to Being More Mindful in Nature
It’s spring, and many of us are getting out into nature more. We know these outings are not only fun and relaxing, but also some of the best medicine for frazzled minds, weary bodies, and depleted spirits. What most of us don’t know…
An Unexpected Love Story & Three Love Poems from the Earth
After years of looking, it finally happened—I found true love, and it was deeper, sweeter, and simpler than anything I had known before. I wasn’t on match.com, in a bar, or at a party. I found it when I wasn’t even looking, and in an unexpected way—by going out “alone” into nature…
Eight Ways to Connect with Nature in Daily Life
Many of us love being in nature, and we know it’s profoundly good for our minds, bodies, and spirits. Yet most of us also lead very full lives in cities and almost entirely indoors, which makes it hard to get out to wild places as often as we’d like. So how can we get the direct contact with nature that is so essential for our well-being?…
10 Keys to a Happier, Healthier Relationship… With the Earth!
Now that we’ve all survived this year’s Valentine’s Day and the hype about love and romance is behind us, perhaps we can find the time to pay some more attention to an even more primary relationship: our connection with the Earth….
