5 Years Blogging from the Edge of the Wild
I began this blog five years ago, in July 2012. It’s been a wild ride, and I’ve loved every minute …
Tag Archives: Philosophy
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
I fell in love with the title of Milan Kundera’s novel “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” long before I ever …
“Able to Be the Mother of the World”
These words from the Tao Te Ching are my mantra. They inspire me to identify with and live larger than …
A Balm to Calm the Troubled Mind
In these seemingly dark and troubling times, I’m finding that reflecting on the following words of wisdom to be a …
Nothing Is Holier than a Beautiful, Strong Tree
Recently a woman sent me a message on Facebook, commenting on my cover photo of the “glorious” tree roots …
Peace in the Midst of Chaos
Is it possible to find peace in the midst of chaos? An early Chinese poet asks and answers this question. …
Sensuous Sunday: Air, an Enigma
“What a mystery is the air, what an enigma to these human senses! On the one hand , the air …
Nature and Consciousness – Seeing Things as They Are
Every time I write about nature I get deep into human consciousness. You can’t really separate the two. There is …
Dawkins and the Wonder of It All
It is true that the unknown is the largest need of the intellect, though for it no one thinks to …
20 Favorite and Most Influential Books
What follows are the 20 favorite books that helped shape the way I think and write. It was hard to limit …
