Where Do I Want to Be Right Now?
Gothic Basin in the Cascades Mountain Range A Poem by James K. Papp Where Do I Want to Be Right Now? Mountain meadows Heather, lichens and firs Yellow cedars and a stream.
Vernal Equinox
Dear Ones, Those of us living in the northern hemisphere are getting pretty excited about the arrival of Spring! After enduring a full year of restrictions, lockdowns, and unpredictable disruption (along with illuminating gifts and
Earth Day: 20/20 Vision in 2020
As we approach Earth Day on the 22nd of April, four images are playing a slideshow in my mind. The first is from the inaugural Earth Day in 1970 when I was in sixth grade
Love for the Earth (and the Cosmos)
In this month’s blog posts about love, we have touched on self-love, romantic love, and respect – a name we use for appreciation in the workplace. We round out February by highlighting a primary, longstanding
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
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
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!
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
Blessed is the Seeker of the Early Light
The early light that heralds the coming sun so gently pulses, and this majestic emanation causes the jaw to drop and an “Ah” to utter. The outer beauty of the world and the inner beauty of the soul are harmonized – majesty within and without.
The Power of Place
We are made of energy and that energy is profoundly affected by the energy of the places in our phenomenal world. So when we connect with the energy of a place - whether by its physical proximity or by the boundless travels of our dreams, a relationship is made which supports and empowers us.