“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” – John Muir On October 30, 2018, feeling disconnected and fragmented, I left my family, my friends, and my home to embark on a bucket list adventure to the remote, Inupiaq community of Wainwright, Alaska,Continue reading “Connectedness”
Tag Archives: plants
Breath
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Breathe in, breathe out. Inhale, exhale. A simple exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide. We breathe an average of 23,040 breaths a day. Most of these breaths are involuntary, controlled by the brain stem, varying withContinue reading “Breath”
Resilience
“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” Japanese Proverb Resilience – it is one of my favorite words. I love the sound of the word when spoken. The order of the letters creates a sound smooth as a weathered stone, a sound that flows like water off the tongue. The wordContinue reading “Resilience”
Communication and Signaling
“There is a path from me to you that I am constantly looking for.” – Rumi Communication is a two-way path. As humans, we communicate with others to convey our thoughts, emotions, intentions, and information. We use four basic types of communication to connect with others – verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual. Verbal communication isContinue reading “Communication and Signaling”
Darkness
“ The strongest trees are rooted in the dark places of the Earth. Darkness will be your cloak, your shield, your mother’s milk. Darkness will make you strong.” – George R. R. Martin Today is the Winter Solstice. It has always been a day of deep reflection and celebration for me. The day whereContinue reading “Darkness”
My Relationship with Nature
is sacred and deep. As a young child, I spent countless hours outdoors. As an adult, my goal is to inspire people to action. Through many professional and personal experiences, I have developed a deep, sacred relationship with plants and the natural world. The lessons and beauty I have experienced in nature have been profound,Continue reading “My Relationship with Nature”
First Post
In every walk with nature one receives more than he seeks. — John Muir This is the first post on my new blog! I am excited to share my reflections on the natural world. Please stay tuned for more and subscribe below to get receive notifications when I post new updates.