The flash-flooding in Texas and New Mexico had me contemplate what si going on. Is it an event influenced by climate change? Is it one as a result of geo-engineering? Geo-engineering with malicious intent? Here are some of the thoughts that came up: We once danced with the seasons, planted by the moon, and listened […]
At the end of this reflection, we circle back to the beginning: surrender and belonging. Humanity’s great mistake was thinking ourselves apart from nature, above it, in control of it. That illusion of dominance has led us into loneliness and peril. The antidote is not a new technology or escape to another planet – it […]
Humans have a peculiar gift among creatures: by being aware of the beauty around us, we can experience profound awe. A bird likely doesn’t stop to admire a sunset for its own sake – but we do. Our very sense of separateness, of being an “I” observing a world out there, allows us to witness […]
This is the first in a six-part series (Surrender to the Living Universe: Re-wilding Our Hearts and Homes) exploring the inner and outer journey of rewilding—from surrender to soil, microbes to memory, and the sacred return to right relationship. Each reflection stands on its own, yet together they form a deeper arc: a remembering of […]
Sunset Beach, Cape May, NJ © pam lazos Pristine. The word means unspoiled, untouched, or as new, a quaint concept when describing the environment because there is almost no place left on earth that hasn’t been touched by man’s meddling. Today, freshwater supplies are more endangered than ever in human history. When only 0.5% of […]
This year will be the 13th annual ExtraGive in Lancaster County, benefitting over 400 non-profits and adding to the total of over $100 million in donor dollars given since the ExtraGive was established by the Lancaster County Community Foundation in 2012. Donations will be accepted from 12 a.m. on 11/22/24 until 11:59 p.m. that evening, […]
5 Lessons from Saint Patrick that Will Transform Your Life Today Do you feel imprisoned? Oppressed by your life’s circumstances? Are you constantly annoyed by the division, polarization and intolerance in the world? Take a cue from Saint Patrick’s life and turn your annoyances into food for personal development. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming […]
Having you ever considered what grounds you? How often do we feel overwhelmed and just continue to push through? Last weekend the talented Jessica Zuch shared a video on Instagram the ways to get out of a slump through music. A little history, I met Jessica in 2014 when she was teaching Intro to Jazz […]
Read Diane McEachern’s posts on the Penguin Blog. Protecting our environment is one of the biggest issues facing our planet today. But how do we solve a problem that can seem overwhelming-even hopeless? As Diane MacEachern argues in Big Green Purse, the best way to fight the industries that pollute the planet, thereby changing the […]
Ahhh, meditation. Every “expert” I know sings the praises of mindful meditation along with the many health benefits including stress management, reducing negative emotions, and increasing patience and tolerance. I have often been told by multiple experts, “You need to meditate. You’re so high strung, and it’s the only way to calm your mind.” To […]
