My friend Jeni has a special relationship with the trees. She visits them often for companionship and wise counsel. I asked her if I could share a story of her seeking and receiving counsel from the trees and here’s what she would like to share: “I went to a parole hearing one particular morning and […]
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Day 27: Magic and miracles (31 Notes from Nature)
I believe in magic and miracles. If you haven’t heard me say this before, hear me now. I believe because over and over I have the most interesting things happen to me that feel like odd coincidence or divine winks. Some of these things make me laugh out loud. Others leaving me standing, mouth gaping, […]
Day 26: How To (31 Notes from Nature)
I wanted to share a lovely “How To” that I discovered during a morning meditation. Matt Haig’s book Reasons to Stay Alive offers some beautiful advice. While this isn’t 100% nature-focused, it does speak to your whole person. Simple “How To” advice is generally the best advice. And with so many people saying, “There just […]
Day 25: Day of Celebration (31 Notes from Nature)
Today is a day of celebration with my family. We gather, give gifts and thanks, and share meals. When I read this poem (and poems seem to be speaking to me this round of 31 Notes from Nature), it grabbed my heart and wouldn’t let go. Holiness comes wrapped in the ordinary. There are burning […]
Day 24: Broken Open (31 Notes from Nature)
In Elizabeth Lesser’s book Marrow, she shares the journey of her sister’s bone cancer. This book is full of wisdom, sorrow, joy, and love. Throughout the book, the author’s sister shares her thoughts, too. Many of them center around gardening, plants, and her love of the natural world. Both women speak often of being broken open… […]
Day 23: Fishing the creek (31 Notes from Nature)
This 23rd Note from Nature comes courtesy of my friend Ken Voyles. He (like my brother) is an avid (read: obsessed) fisherman. Ken also is passionate about fly fishing and spends many hours fishing mountain creeks and streams. Here’s his ode to Nature and a farewell to the summer of 2017. Enjoy! “You can’t see […]