If you have a dog, you might begin this spiritual practice on the pretense of “taking the dog for a walk.” Dogs are generally good, silent companions who keep you moving but require little in the way of conversation. … More A Walk in Nature as Meditation (And Take Your Dog)
The practice of spirituality in nature is accessible to virtually everyone. You don’t need any special equipment. You don’t necessarily have to go very far from where you are at this very moment. … More You Don’t Have to Hike the Appalachian Trail to Find Spirituality in Nature
The first soft, warm breeze of spring brushes your face. After a long winter of enclosed spaces, the cruel sting of subzero temperatures, and a bleak landscape, you finally feel the hope and the possibilities of new growth in the short-term future. All of us have a place where we can become truly and fully … More A Springtime Meditation
The idea of wilderness as a place of deep spirituality is not new at all. If we delve into Old and New Testament roots of spirituality in the wilderness, we see that many – if not all – of the major figures in the Bible sought quiet time in the wilderness to confront, deepen, or … More Wilderness as the Forgotten Place of Spirituality
Whether in the classroom, Sunday School room, or during summer camp, offering children and youth all-natural materials or objects found in nature for crafting activities can both help address “nature deficit disorder” and walk the walk of acting with good stewardship of earth’s resources. … More Crafting with Kids, Crafting in Nature
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