Wisdom from the Gardens

Current Articles

Death, Dying and A Meaningful Life

Article summary: We want to enjoy a meaningful life. We want to have a peaceful death. But do we know how? The year before he died, my brother Joe taught me three powerful lessons on living and dying well.

Forgiveness and Nature Wisdom on Letting Go

Article summary: We hold on to memories about ways that someone has hurt us or someone we love. Or perhaps we are the one who did the hurting. Forgiveness takes an act of the will that sometimes does not come easily. Nature wisdom can help us see forgiveness as a way of letting go. And nature wisdom shows us the link between letting go and growth.

Love Yourself and Others - Wisdom from Nature

Article summary: The secular world considers love a sentimental idea. The world's sacred traditions regard love as the basis for all your thoughts, words and actions. Wisdom from nature and the Law of Attraction can help you resolve the push-pulls between world and spirit. You can discover ways to grow in for yourself and others.

Living with Power in the Present -- Lessons from Nature

Article summary: From nature we learn the power of living in the present. Observing the rhythms of time in nature we reconnect with time's deeper meaning. Knowing that life exists only in the present we make conscious choices moment by moment. Spending time in nature we enjoy space to practice present moment awareness. Living in the now empowers us.

Trust and Uncertainty -- Life Lessons from Nature

Article summary: Uncertainty is a predicament of life. The same questions continue to haunt us. How can we live in this uncertain world without fear? How can we approach times of uncertainty with trust? Observing nature reminds us that all life has cycles of change and stability. We learn to trust that change and mystery are present in nature and present in our lives. They are an integral part of growth and renewal.

Oneness and Diversity - Life Lessons from Nature

Article summary: During many nature walks I've pondered questions about life's meaning and purpose. Join me on a springtime walk as we make connections between nature images and life experience. We'll gain an inspiring vision of ourselves and of our world.

Wisdom for Relationships - Life Lessons from Nature

Article summary: The natural world reminds us that relationships are wondrously varied and complex. Through nature's diversity we observe some cooperation and some competition. We gain insights to enhance our relationships, our life meaning and purpose. We learn ways to restore our life balance.

The Need for Solitude - Life Lessons from Nature

Article summary: We seek many things in this world to bring us happiness and inner peace. We set goals and work hard to achieve them. But in doing so, we often neglect our inner needs--the desires of our spirit. We struggle with the push-pulls between inner and outer worlds. Quiet time alone renews us and helps restore our life balance. Solitude is not a luxury.