Humans have a fundamental need to feel connections, and a deep yearning to understand our place in the big picture. We seek connections because that’s what connects us with ‘us.’ Learning about our ancestry can provide unique insight into who… Read More ›
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Mixing Business and Pleasure in a Tropical Paradise: Permaculture and Conservation in the Guna Yala Islands of Panama
Fresh from a morning of paddling, strolling around palm-fringed beaches, and snorkeling on surrounding coral reef, our group of 11 sea kayakers sat under a cane shelter on the edge of a large white sand beach on an island in… Read More ›
Selfish Metaphors in Nature
“You can notice clouds floating by…but you are not those clouds.” Ken Wilber A true Witness to nature views without imposing themselves onto a majestic scene, an earthly event, or a mysterious place. It’s the mark of an accomplished spiritual… Read More ›
Ten Ways to Wake Up Your Nature Awareness
We live on a remarkable planet that manifests its brilliance through nature, yet modern life constantly creates barriers and distractions that numb us to this glory. Waking up one’s nature awareness is a process of sharpening all of our senses… Read More ›
Practicing Patience is for the Birds, at Cape St. Mary’s, Newfoundland
The fog at Cape St. Mary’s, Newfoundland, doesn’t so much gently roll in as it stampedes like a crowd of Black Friday shoppers through just-unlocked doors of a big box store. Like shoppers rushing and pushing their way through store… Read More ›
A Rastafarian Stair-step Through History on the Caribbean Island of Dominica
Rastaman live up. Rastaman don’t give up Keep your culture. Don’t be afraid of the vulture. Grow your dread lock. Don’t be afraid of the wolf-pack. (Bob Marley – Lyrics from the Song Rastaman Live Up) ________________________________________________________________________________ I was in… Read More ›
On Fruitless Searches for Resplendent Quetzals
“Failure is an experience in which the universe feels compelled to grab someone by their hair and whip them in an altogether different direction because they simply aren’t listening!” Elizabeth Lyons “Peace comes within. Do not seek it without.” Buddha… Read More ›