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Nature is always speaking to us, but she doesn't shout.
She whispers through patterns and connection all around us.
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What Engagement Reveals: The Resources You Can't See From a Distance
A few months ago I wrote about discovering resilience when a summer storm knocked out our power. But that same storm also took down seven trees in our backyard - and facing that challenge taught me something different about where real strength actually comes from. We faced a choice about how to respond. We could have left the fallen timber where it lay, avoiding the overwhelming task of cleanup. We could have hired a crew to come in, clear everything efficiently, and restore
Oct 244 min read


When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough
Sometimes the most profound lessons emerge not from what we've completed, but from what we're still in the middle of figuring out. I...
Jul 167 min read


When Gardens Teach Resilience
This spring has taught me something unexpected about resilience—not through dramatic stories of overcoming, but through the quiet...
Jun 256 min read


When I Look at a Tree: Moving Beyond Simple Labels
This time of year, I find myself with new eyes in my own perennial garden beds. As tiny green shoots emerge from the soil, I'm faced with...
Jun 135 min read


Finding Balance in Uncertain Times: Wisdom from the Natural World
In these complex times, finding our way through uncertainty can feel like navigating without a map. As I've explored in recent issues of...
May 165 min read


Beyond Monoculture: Embracing Diversity for Whole-Person Wellbeing
I've been thinking a lot about diversity lately - not just in our human communities, but in the natural world that sustains us all....
Apr 276 min read


The Ecology of Connection: How Shared Experiences Transform Challenges Into Joy
What began as a simple group chat about catching up unexpectedly blossomed into something magical. After reconnecting with old friends...
Feb 276 min read


Illuminating Connections: Lessons from Light
"We speak of the sun's light as 'pouring down on us,' as 'pouring over us' in all directions. Yet it's never poured out. Because it...
Nov 19, 20246 min read


Living in the Vibrant Middle: Embracing Life's Colorful Changes
This morning, as I was waking up and looking outside, I could help but be struck by the beauty unfolding outside. The world was alive...
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Nature's Classroom: 4 Lessons on Embracing Change
As we journey through this season of transformation, let's take a moment to sit in nature's classroom. Our world is in constant flux, and...
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Embracing Autumn's Wisdom: A Guide to Welcoming Change
As the crisp October air settles in and leaves begin their vibrant transformation, nature offers us a poignant reminder: change is not...
Oct 7, 20247 min read


Nature's Bounty: Savoring Autumn's Gifts
As the world around us transforms into a canvas of warm hues, autumn invites us to pause and attune ourselves to its unique rhythm. This...
Oct 4, 20245 min read


Autumn's Alchemy: Transforming with the Season
As the vibrant hues of autumn paint our world, nature offers us a masterclass in the art of transformation and balance. The transition...
Sep 27, 20245 min read


Nourishing Body and Soul: Autumn's Harvest
As the world around us transforms into a canvas of warm hues, autumn beckons us to pause and attune ourselves to its unique rhythm. This...
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Embracing Nature's Rhythms: Your Guide to Autumn Renewal
Embracing Nature's Rhythms: Your Guide to Autumn Renewal As the crisp autumn air starts to replace summer's warmth, bringing with it the...
Sep 18, 20247 min read


Seasonal Eating: Late Summer Harvest Bowl
In our exploration of the Vibrant Middle approach to nourishment, we've discussed the importance of finding balance in our eating habits....
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Nature's Bounty: Embracing Late Summer's Harvest
As we transition from the height of summer towards early autumn, nature offers us a bountiful harvest that perfectly embodies the Vibrant...
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Forest Bathing for Stress Relief: Finding Balance in Nature's Embrace
In our journey through the "Vibrant Middle," we often encounter stress as a significant obstacle to balanced living. Today, let's explore...
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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