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: Practice
Walking the Yogi Path
Ashtanga Yoga is an awakening, daring practitioners to pause, rethink their identities, and break free from ego constraints. By nurturing selflessness and focused attention, we transform our inner landscape, liberating ourselves from suffering. This journey isn’t just personal; it’s a collective call to uplift humanity through conscious manifestation and service.
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.
Lotus of the Heart: Awaken Resilience
The lotus flower teaches us about resilience and awakening, symbolizing our ability to rise from difficult circumstances. By practicing the Lotus of the Heart mudra, we can cultivate stillness and focus, transforming our inner experiences. Embracing this practice helps us connect with love, enabling us to bloom even in challenging environments.
We Are in Orbit
Trance music transcends mere sound—it’s a liberation for the soul. Amid pandemic despair, Paul Van Dyk turned a music set into a global dance party, uniting diverse spirits. EDM isn’t just escapism; it’s a lifeline, an emotional balm, proving that connection and joy can thrive even in isolation. Dance like your life depends on it.
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.
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”
Travel for an Expansive Self
Nomad Star Travel, LLC offers pre-planned group excursions with scheduled outdoor immersion activities, interpersonal learning and development opportunities, and guided individual reflection. Challenge yourself to meet new people in a supportive and growth-oriented environment! We also offer private journey planning options for individuals who prefer a solo quest. The connection between personal growth and travelContinue reading “Travel for an Expansive Self”
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”
Following the Nomad Star 