Tag Archives: Earth
Ecology: of Being and Gratitude
In recent years, I have come to know and love the work of the Persian poet known as Hafiz. His poetry has been made available to us by the translations of Daniel Ladinsky. Hafiz did not write about ecology as … Continue reading
Ecology – Permaculture: Valuable Resources, No Waste
Where in our lives do we consume nature’s resources? Where in our lives do we allow nature to provide us with renewable resources? These are the fifth and sixth principles of permaculture–principles which we can apply both to our interactions … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day – Ecology of Love
With this theme of ecology, we are spending this month honoring our connection to the environment. We see the results of our self-centered carelessness in the many environmental crises that we face today. We know that our actions have to … Continue reading
Ecology: Compassionate Connection
“We are the children of the Earth and not separate from the soil, the forests, the rivers, and the sky. We share the same destiny.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Much of Western society seems to have adopted the view that … Continue reading
Ecology: Nature’s Pace
The natural world provides us with many resources, both tangible and spiritual, but it also provides us with a living example of what is healthy and beneficial. Nature can be a valuable teacher, if we allow ourselves to heed her … Continue reading
Ecology: Earth and Spirit
The majority of us are acutely aware that there are critical environmental issues facing us today: global climate change, depletion of species, increasing scarcity of resources… On the whole, our collective attitude about the earth and our relationship to it … Continue reading