by curtrem | Mar 25, 2014 | Book Review, Meditations, Nature and Native Wisdom
Ocean Waves by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson There’s good reason stressed-out people travel thousands of miles to reach a secluded stretch of beach for their relaxation vacation. What could be more soothing than a white sand beach, soaking in the sun, and listening to...
by curtrem | Mar 25, 2014 | Book Review, Meditations, Nature and Native Wisdom
Forest Rain by Dean Evenson Living in the Pacific Northwest, we’re often surrounded by lush rain forests with cedar, fir, and ferns. There are cascading streams and many days of rain, but I never tire of the soothing sound a gentle rain makes. It is among the...
by curtrem | Mar 24, 2014 | Book Review, Nature and Native Wisdom
Animal Speak by Ted Andrews Although many view animals as simply a part of the physical world, humans have the capability of connecting with animals on a spiritual level that allows them to attune to their valuable wisdom. Every animal has uniquely important messages...
by curtrem | Oct 15, 2013 | Book Review, Nature and Native Wisdom
In wilderness I sense the miracle of life, and behind it our scientific accomplishments fade to trivia. ~Charles Lindbergh Getting off the beaten path can be a wonderful experience, but one that can hold some risk. Sometimes, when people venture off the beaten path,...
by curtrem | Oct 11, 2013 | Book Review, Nature and Native Wisdom
All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew What most of us eat is a health disaster! Our food is grown, manufactured, and packaged by large corporations. And guess what? Their goal is to make money, not to provide you with good, safe, healthy food. To maximize...
by curtrem | Aug 28, 2013 | Book Review, Nature and Native Wisdom
The Wisdom of the Native Americans by Kent Nerburn Many Native Americans “shared a common belief that the earth is a spiritual presence that must be honored, not mastered.” Europeans, who settled in the Americas, had a contrary belief, a philosophy that...