“There is magic in decay. A dance to be done for the rotting.” -Don Chelotti Decomposition is the act of breaking down. In natural systems, decomposition is an important part of the circle of life. It is the mechanism by which dead, complex, organic matter is broken down into simpler compounds. Decomposers, such asContinue reading “Decomposition”
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Seeds
“Transformation comes from within and seeds have mastered the art.” – Scott Chaskey Angiosperms, flowering plants, and gymnosperms, cone-bearing plants, are the two groups of plants that produce seeds. Angiosperms usually produce a fruit. Both groups reproduce sexually and most flowers contain both the male and female reproductive structures. The male reproductive part is theContinue reading “Seeds”
Awe
“For the creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.” – Carl Sagan Awe is a profound and transformative emotion. Reflecting on the points in my life where I have experienced awe, I recall being overcome with spiritual presence, blissful peace, overwhelming gratitude, quiet humility, and a love so abundant it welledContinue reading “Awe”
Connectedness
“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”
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”
Silence
“Nature grows her plants in silence and darkness and only when they have become strong do they put their heads above ground.” – Annie Besant Silence – the absence of sound. Quiet, hush. There are only a handful of sounds in the tundra. The occasional call of the majestic raven, black as night againstContinue reading “Silence”
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”