Nourishing the Soul
IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN, my wife and I happened upon the "World's Largest Talking Cow" on Highway 10 in Neillsville. That this was the world's largest, it seemed reasonable she must have something worthwhile to...
EarthTalk® | June 2013
Dear EarthTalk: I hear the term "greenwashing" a lot these days but am still not sure exactly what it means. Can you enlighten? -- Ruth Markell, Indianapolis, IN
In essence, greenwashing involves falsely conveying to...
EarthTalk® | May 2013
Dear EarthTalk: My kids just want to play videos games and watch TV all day. Do you have any tips for getting them outside to appreciate nature more? - Sue Levinson, Bowie, MD
Getting kids...
Sacred Medicine of Bee, Butterfly, Earthworm, and Spider
Embodying Transformation with the Instar Medicine Wheel
As the wheel of the year turns once again toward spring, a renewed sense of creativity enters our hearts. That which has been dormant in the dreamtime of...
Deyva: The Power of Light
Opening the Door to Nature
Deyva isn't with the rest of the herd. I had been expecting my young pony mare to foal for weeks, and now she is no where to be found. Deyva...
EarthTalk® | Organic Foods
Dear EarthTalk: There's been a lot of coverage on the topic of organic foods and how they aren't actually any healthier than conventional foods. Is this true? -- Gina Thompson, Salem, OR
There is no...
Cassie’s Smile
"Religion is the smile on a dog...I'm not aware of too many things, I know what I know if you know what I mean." -- "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
Cassie...
Children, Animals, and Spirit Guides
Children are the ones who hold our future in their hands, as they will someday be the ones to lead the way. Though they will be taught about the workings of life by others...
EarthTalk® | January 2013
Credit: iStockPhoto/ThinkstockThree steps to a healthier, greener laundry room: Use natural, nontoxic detergents free of harsh chemicals, dyes and perfumes; lose the fabric softener in favor of vinegar; and swap out your old...
Holistic Healing for Happier Cats
Many people embrace a holistic approach to medical care for themselves, but few may realize that pets benefit equally from healing therapies that favor dietary changes, flower remedies and Chinese medicine over the commonly...
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dog
Animals sure can have a sneaky way of becoming a spiritual practice.
In 12 years, my dog Java has never missed a meal -- not until the first weekend in November. A barrage of questions...
Pets Love Herbs
There are some wonderful herbs that can help our smaller, furry, feathered or scaly family members. Giving them a gentle herb as a first course of action can save a trip to the vet....
Miracles at the Farm
When I moved to Earthway Farm in South Haven, MN, 24 years ago, I did not realize that this geographical move would also lead one day to a shift in consciousness. Animals and nature...
Let Your Smile be your Guide: Positive Dog Training for a Positive You
For 15,000 years, the lives of humans and dogs have been interwoven. The history of humanity has been shaped by dogs, yet training a dog can be quite challenging. I grappled with this myself...
Animals in Our Future
Animals are an integral part of our lives. From that tiny, pesky ant at your picnic to the mightiest of whales in the ocean, they all play a valuable part in this world.
Many...
EarthTalk® | December 2012
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that cutting and burning trees adds more global warming pollution to the atmosphere than all the cars and trucks in the world combined? -- Mitchell Vale, Houston, TX
By most...
What is peace?
What is peace? Peace is the silent porcupine emerging from the cement culvert and onto the gravel road. With simple determination and no distractions, he crosses the road and into the ditch where water...
