Blog Posts

  • Mindful Walking: Connecting with Nature’s Peaks

    Mindful Walking: Connecting with Nature’s Peaks

    This series explores the relationship between humans and various geographical locations, emphasizing the significance of mountains and hills. It discusses the sacred nature of mountains, the challenge of climbing, and the importance of mindful walking. Engaging with these landscapes fosters a deeper connection, awareness, and respect for nature’s elements and history.

  • In Memory of My Beloved Cat(s)

    In Memory of My Beloved Cat(s)

    Chewie (and Anakin) would have been 8 had he (they) lived. This was a poem I wrote when Chewie died. It applies to Anakin too.My gift from God,Love that you areMy little shadow,Loyal that you areMy heart’s delight,Joy that you areThe heart aches,You’re gone too soonOr so it seemsIn truth, our time together Has been…

  • Nature’s Rights: A Call to Gratefulness

    Nature’s Rights: A Call to Gratefulness

    The author reshares past writings on nature, emphasizing humanity’s neglect of natural rights. Drawing on Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s ideas, the piece highlights the need for a deeper relationship with nature, away from a materialistic worldview, advocating for a metaphysical connection that recognizes nature’s spiritual significance and our accountability as caretakers of creation.

  • Creating a Home That Resonates with Nature’s Rhythm

    Creating a Home That Resonates with Nature’s Rhythm

    This post explores the connection between people, nature, and their homes. The author advocates for creating homes that resonate with nature, emphasizing the importance of inviting the outdoors in—through elements like plants, water, and mindful practices. This approach enhances awareness, gratitude, and overall connection to both home and the natural world.

  • Journeying Back to God: Reflections on Homeownership

    Journeying Back to God: Reflections on Homeownership

    In a parallel series to my current series on connecting to nature in terms time and place, I am resharing some of my earlier writings about nature. I recently recovered some of the past blog posts and thought I would share them with you. This one is from 2014 when I was about to move…