We think we’re the stars of Earth’s show, but the truth is more humbling. Nature’s non-human beings are our greatest mentors, revealing that healing is a collective journey rooted in gratitude and interconnectedness. When we listen, we discover ecosystems of wisdom urging us toward balance and restoration—if only we open our hearts.
Category Archives: Nature
Wings in the Silence: Hummingbirds, A Storm, and Wilderness Magic
In the wild embrace of Medicine Bow National Forest, moments whisper profound truths through nature’s messengers. Amidst thunderous storms and serene solitude, two hummingbirds illuminate the essence of gratitude, weaving connections between the seen and unseen. In wilderness, every flicker and flutter beckons us to pay attention. Embrace the transformational quality of wilderness magic.
When the Leaves Tremble: Healing with Aspen’s Whisper
In a world that often ignores our inner struggles, the author shares a poignant journey with flower essences, particularly Aspen, during a time of profound grief and isolation. These essences foster emotional healing, transforming fear and sensitivity into trust and clarity, ultimately revealing our capacity for resilience and personal growth amidst uncertainty.
Hiking Medicine Mountain: A Journey into Transformation in Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest
Seeking spiritual alignment and a new vision, the author ventures into the Bighorn National Forest to find the sacred medicine wheel. Symbolizing the cardinal directions and life’s fulfillment, the journey unfolds with mystical encounters, like meeting a Russian woman who, like the author, seeks identity amidst the four cardinal directions. The quest for self-discovery continues.
Wilderness Awaits: Three Enticing Forest Lands East of the Mississippi River
The United States treasures its 63 National Parks and 154 National Forests, preserving diverse landscapes and wildlife. While Western states boast famous parks, lesser-known Eastern gems like Shawnee National Forest in Illinois, Ocala National Forest in Florida, and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Georgia offer stunning vistas, mineral springs, and waterfalls awaiting exploration.
Gazing at the Edge of the World in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina
A blast of chilly air massaged my face, damp with perspiration, as I pushed open the door to a four bed bunk room at the hostel. I was in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, a small border town on the confluence of the Parana and Iguazu rivers. The late February jungle air hung dense, and I hadContinue reading “Gazing at the Edge of the World in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina”
Winter with Our Winged Friends
A new subdivision is being constructed across the street from where I am currently living. Two years ago, this had been a woodland meadow of grass and wildflowers. Often on my walks, I had noticed Cooper’s Hawks circling and hunting overhead. Construction began last spring, transforming the prairie into a field of mud as theContinue reading “Winter with Our Winged Friends”
Three Low Impact Eco-Adventures in the American South East
Thirteen percent of the land in the United States is protected from development, which is one-tenth of the total protected land on the planet. These areas are managed under the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. State by state, evenContinue reading “Three Low Impact Eco-Adventures in the American South East”
Traveler’s Power Stones for an Intentional Adventure
When we charge stones, we set powerful intentions for what we will seek and explore next along our Earth journey. Whether it is the stones themselves that create this reality, or simply that they are conscious reminders of what we want to find, they serve as guides directing along our path. These are five powerfulContinue reading “Traveler’s Power Stones for an Intentional Adventure”
Visiting Europe’s Second Highest Waterfall
Anela and I had already made plans through the Couchsurfing website to meet up before I even arrived in Sarajevo. When she met me at the bus station to show me to my guest house, we confirmed that the next day, we would hike to Skakavac Falls. At 321 feet, it is Europe’s second highestContinue reading “Visiting Europe’s Second Highest Waterfall”
Following the Nomad Star 