I used to think a retreat was only about going with other people to a place to pray in union, to reflect on life and grow spiritually. And while all of these things nourish...
IT IS OFTEN said that life is made up of many moments -- and that to live within the stillness of the moment without expectations brings the greatest joy.
Butterfly encounters remind me of such...
Nature is my favorite place to go to spend time in the present moment. It is a place without judgment, worries or demands of life. Every step I take leads me to connect in...
Dear EarthTalk: What on Earth is “plant blindness?” — Betsy Carlucci. New York, NY
Botanists James Wandersee and Elizabeth Schussler coined the term “plant blindness” in 1998 to describe “the inability to see or notice...
If you have ever been interested in, or tried plant essences, you may have started your exploration with the Bach Flower Remedies developed in the 1930s by the English homeopath, Edward Bach. He is...
Often when we speak of love, we think of it being exclusive to the human race. Yet, if you have pets, you know that sometimes animals are capable of giving more of God’s love...
If you leave any forest alone to do its thing, that forest will continue an endless process of growth and creation. Now, there might be infighting among species: Animals may eat other animals, diseases...
I was hanging out in Mother Nature, spending time exploring deep within the acreage of the nearby St. Croix State Park near Hinkley in Minnesota.It was a gorgeous fall day and I settled down...
"OMG!" she squealed, with that slight American twang favored by today's Irish teenage girls. "He's so adorable. I just want to cuddle him!"
Without waiting for permission or direction, she ran towards the big colored...
Who ever said you need a dog was right! Words cannot express how much dogs can bring to your life. The bountiful unending joy starts as soon as you see them and it stays...
Dear EarthTalk: What are some examples of ways food and drink producers are fighting the ever-growing torrent of plastic waste they have helped create? -- Stacy Y., Raleigh, NC
As more people become aware of...
We are the Founders. We are the consciousness of the first souls that came to Earth. We would like to share with you information about beings who, like you, have chosen to come to...
Excerpt from The Necktie and the Jaguar: A memoir to help you change your story and find fulfillment
by Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD
When I was not yet old enough for kindergarten, I would often leave...
It smelled like heaven. I breathed in, deeply savoring every nuance, my taste buds doing their happy dance, and a bit of drool accumulated at the side of my mouth. Brussel sprouts sautéed with...
Every home and community needs an Eco-Mentor. Do you possess the desires, qualities and aspirations of one?
It goes without saying that today’s world is changing fast. And some of the changes that are taking...
My habit of valuing myself by productivity made it hard to rest when I needed to.
It wasn’t until I was laid flat by burnout that I started to give a little room to the...
Have you ever really looked at a Hibiscus? The beauty of this flower is compelling. Most people recognize this flower as a tropical flower, in fact it is the state flower of Hawaii. In...