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How to Connect with Nature: A College Student’s Back-to-School Guide

How to Connect with Nature: A College Student’s Back-to-School Guide

As the new academic semester dawns, I warmly welcome students, faculty, and staff to a transformative journey beyond textbooks and lecture halls, something I do through my efforts as a Spiritual Life Advisor (chaplain) at New York University. While this is directed to...

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Exploring Nature’s Wisdom: A Guide to Personal Growth through Nature-Based Pilgrimage

Exploring Nature’s Wisdom: A Guide to Personal Growth through Nature-Based Pilgrimage

Embark on a transformative journey through Exploring Nature's Wisdom: A Guide to Personal Growth through Nature-Based Pilgrimage. This extensive guide delves into the sacred connection between nature and spirituality, offering insights into personal transformation,...

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Carrying the Wilderness Within: Practical Lessons from Nature’s Wisdom along the Camino and Beyond

Carrying the Wilderness Within: Practical Lessons from Nature’s Wisdom along the Camino and Beyond

Discover the profound spiritual lessons imparted by nature and how to integrate them into urban life. Embrace impermanence, value interconnectedness, and seek balance as you learn from the untamed beauty surrounding you. Create a green sanctuary, practice outdoor...

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A Transformative Journey to Eco-Spiritual Awakening: An Introduction to Spiritual Direction

A Transformative Journey to Eco-Spiritual Awakening: An Introduction to Spiritual Direction

In this video, as a nature-based spiritual director, I share how an enlightening encounter with chickadees triggered a pivotal shift in my perspective, helping me understand that my challenges were less significant than I perceived. I discuss the transformative power...

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Honoring the Legacy of Ancient Trees: A Call to Ecospiritual Action & Gratitude When They Are Gone

Honoring the Legacy of Ancient Trees: A Call to Ecospiritual Action & Gratitude When They Are Gone

I was recently saddened to see some old trees nearby cut down, and I started to reflect on my need to mourn their passing. I was unaware of how connected I was to these three trees until they were dismembered seemingly without a care for their majesty. That experience...

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