Happy New Year – A Portal of Gratitude and Intention
Most of us have memories of ringing in the New Year, perhaps at first with our parents and then later with our own families and friends. Here in North America there is often a party
Every Day is Earth Day – April 2019 – We’re in a Plastic Crisis. Recycling doesn’t work. How to take more action & have hope.
Every Day is Earth Day – April 2019 We’re in a Plastic Crisis. Recycling doesn’t work. How to take more action & have hope. By Lisa E. Papp We are drowning in our plastic
Happy New Year: The Path of Subtraction
2018 has, for many of us, been a year of uncertainty and change. Whether within our relationships, our work life, or in trying to do more of what we love to do most, many of
The Call of Nature
What is the force that draws us near, that brings us to the threshold where we bow in our hearts to the stupendous power and overwhelming beauty of Nature? At once an exploration and appreciation
Happy Solstice – June 21, 2018
"Our great ancestors were acutely aware of the natural cycles of time involving the rhythms of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, as well as those of the major planets and stars. They lived their lives informed
Succeed by Opening Your Heart – More Mayalands Lessons 2018
In March this year, Lisa and I went on a pilgrimage to the Mayalands in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. We revisited sacred sites we have communed with before, and we went to some other places for the
Lessons from Sacred Mayalands Mexico Travel in 2018
Mayapan, Yucatan, Mexico Lisa and I have recently returned from a pilgrimage to the Mayalands in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. We revisited sacred sites we have communed with before, and we went
The Soul of Social Media Is . . . Us
How each of us carries ourselves in this world greatly affects our experience together. And with news and social media occupying such a central part of our daily activity, it’s easy to forget to
Why are we here?
We did not come here to this planet of deep mystery to fix what we think is wrong We did not come here to suffer though surely we can do so We came here to
Every Day is Earth Day – 2016
Every Day is Earth Day Help the Earth and Still Have Fun! By Lisa E. Papp [We first posted Lisa's article in 2015 and have updated it for 2016.] With your help, we’re planting trees!
Kindness Matters
KINDNESS MATTERS! Be Kind to Yourself Be Kind to Others ~ Be Kind to the Earth. Click below to watch “The Importance of Kindness” by James K. Papp http://youtu.be/HfXz_dPzsns
The Pilgrim Who Thanks the Earth – James K. Papp Photography Exhibit
The Pilgrim Who Thanks the Earth ~James K. Papp Photography Exhibit Whether backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail, traveling in Latin America or hiking beautiful Whatcom County trails, James Papp loves expressing