Human beings are not that different from trees and water when it comes to being at the mercy of a fragile ecosystem. As the only element of nature with the gift of consciousness, however, we have a unique opportunity.
Read moreCome Brumate With Us
Brumation could be defined as a state of productive inactivity in a cozy spot during cold weather. For a snake, that cozy spot might be a hibernaculum in a sturdy rock wall; for a turtle, perhaps a burrow in the mucky bottom of a pond. For a human, that cozy spot can be a yoga mat (or soft rug, or even a bed) surrounded by blankets and pillows.
Read moreRelentless Optimism
A toppled tree in the woods forms a backdrop for the encroaching emerald carpet of springtime. On a contemplative morning walk, nature provides a nurturing reminder of how to be relentlessly optimistic about new growth and the potential in what lies ahead of us, in spite of what has fallen around us.
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