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
Blessings on the Equinox
At September Equinox we held a ceremony at home with friends to honor this special time and to use its special power for prayer, for ourselves and for the planet. Each of us laid out
Every Day is Earth Day
Every Day is Earth Day Help the Earth and Still Have Fun! By Lisa E. Papp With your help, we’re planting trees! We're donating to Plant-It 2020 for 2 trees to be planted every day
Winter Solstice Blessings
Path of the West As we approach Winter Solstice (in the northern hemisphere) I am reminded of the longstanding tradition of burning candles or keeping a fire going all Winter Solstice night. This
At the Border of the Unknown
A feeling I know A feeling I have had before, Arriving at the border Of the unknown, Where the air is charged And the sun casts Black shadows, Where the sky surrounds And the earth
The World Is All Love
The world is all Love. It's here, without asking to be recognized, taken care of, classified, divided, or polluted. It simply is as it is, with no ulterior motives. The world is unconditional - and
Love Story Of Our Times
Up, up, up the winding mountain road to enter the gates to sacred space and swallows flitting across the charged azure blue sky. She meditates on a grassy terrace. He does Tai Chi. She does
We are part of Nature…and Nature is part of us
When walking in the forest, I am enchanted by the trees and feel a kinship with them not unlike the kinship I feel with fellow human beings. I may come across a particularly wonderful tree
Sugar is Making Us Sick. Are You Fed Up?
I'll be honest...I've had issues and challenges, an almost addiction, to sugar in the past. It's a tough craving or habit to break because sugar makes many foods taste so delicious and it lights up