From Encounter to Commitment — A Spiritual Ecology
The idea of a spiritual ecology—a sense of sacred relationship with the natural world—has roots in philosophy as well as lived experience. Ernst Haeckel, a German biologist and philosopher who...
What Vulnerability Teaches Us About the Natural World
Some of the most powerful encounters with other species are painful rather than joyful. Aldo Leopold, an American conservationist and author best known for A Sand County Almanac , once...
How Caring for Wild Animals Changes Us
There’s a story that floats around online about a trapper who became a wildlife defender because of two baby beavers. Curious whether it was true, I went looking and found...
Planning a Backyard with Rewilding in Mind
Creating wildlife habitat in your backyard requires balancing the needs of both humans and more-than-human species. Thoughtful design can make rewilded spaces inviting, functional, and beautiful while still supporting biodiversity....
Rewilding for Connection and as Quiet Resistance
Rewilding changes more than the land, it changes how you relate to nature. Rewilding fosters a sense of interconnection with the natural world and a spirituality that emerges from experiences...
How Rewilded Backyards Support Ecosystems
Typical urban and suburban landscapes are often dominated by lawns and nonnative plants that drain resources without giving much back. Native ecosystems break down when these landscapes replace them. Switching...
Why Rewilding Feels Good: Mental and Physical Benefits of Gardening for Wildlife
Time in nature is well known to support mental health. Gardening, in particular, has been linked to increased well‑being, stress reduction, and improved mood. But the benefits aren’t equal across...
The Overlooked Power of Backyards in Saving Biodiversity
Urban and suburban backyards aren’t usually thought of as conservation spaces. Conservation tends to focus on distant places and well‑known species, while the wildlife living close to home, like the...
Thinking Small About Rewilding: Why Backyards Matter
When you hear the word “rewilding,” you probably think of large rural estates or ambitious conservation projects far removed from everyday life. It’s easy to assume that meaningful participation in...
Vinyasa flow yoga sequence with circles
I am a big fan of circles. If you have ever gathered with others in a spiritual circle, you know just how powerful circles can be. A circle holds sacred...
Exploring Sacred Space: What do we mean by sacred space?
Ever since I was a girl, I have been creating altars. From memorials to pets that had passed to a candlelit desk for contemplative studies to a full ritual altar...
Shamanic Seeing: Awakening Subtle Vision for Interconnection
Shamanic seeing is less about learning something new and more about remembering how to be present. It begins by softening the gaze—letting go of the habit of focusing so hard—and...