Upon Consideration of a Lone River Birch
What I’ve learned from an isolated little tree in my backyard.
Signing—and Sustaining Silence—in Nature
Exploring the power of sign language in being present (and silent) in nature.
Fragments of Eden
A short reflection dedicated to a wise friend and mentor.
Aligning One’s Body and Mind with the Monthly Moon Cycle
Do you fast? Do you pay attention to the moon cycle? Why not do both by partaking in a monthly full moon fast?
Nine Breaths with Gaia
Bart Everson narrates a short nine breath meditation that helps connect us to other people, other life, and to the Earth.
Rock Water Tree. The Latest Iteration of an Ancient Game
Sometimes it’s the subtler ways we evolve language and play that can have the greatest effect.
Bathing in the Wisdom of Forests
Robert Engelman reviews two guides to forest bathing and their lessons on the art and science of being in the forest.
#DoNothingForTheClimateDay
We need a day where we do nothing for the climate and for ourselves.
How to Meditate Like a Corpse
How a die-in at the state capitol reinforced the value of meditating like a corpse.
Stargazing and Riddlemaking
Two new Gaian Kōans help us explore the universe and the nature of Gaia.
Is Meditation an Escape or Fundamental to Change?
Is meditation a distraction from action or is it essential in rehabilitating our brains and our relationship with Gaia?
Be a Tree
Walking you through a diverse ecosystem of Tree Meditations.