For a substance that seems so simple, there appears to be no end to the functions and benefits of water. Many have written about it through the ages, including poets, artists, explorers, statesmen, philosophers, and spiritual leaders. They’ve addressed water as our source, as the driving force in Nature, and as a metaphor for theContinue reading “Water: The Miraculous Molecule”
Category Archives: Environment
Blessed Are the Adventurous
An adventure can be defined as a daring and exciting activity calling for enterprise and enthusiasm. Due to studies showing the many benefits of adventure activities, there are now possibilities for adventure travel, adventure therapy, and even adventure prescriptions handed out by physicians. In other posts, I’ve shared how my personal adventures have changed theContinue reading “Blessed Are the Adventurous”
Thinking Outside the COVID-19 Box: 10 Ways to Boost Immune Function
Over the past 18 months, I’ve heard a lot about masking, hand washing, and social distancing to protect yourself and others from coronavirus. Sadly, I’ve also heard about many immunocompromised people dying from the virus. But I haven’t heard top health officials talk much about boosting immune function. Have you? Doesn’t it make sense thatContinue reading “Thinking Outside the COVID-19 Box: 10 Ways to Boost Immune Function”
Green Exercise? Yes, Please!
According to an article from Woodland Trust, the largest woodland conservation charity in the UK, Exercise . . . releases endorphins, improves both physical and mental health and helps you sleep better. . . But did you know that where you exercise can make a real difference? Exercising outdoors in a green space, studies show,Continue reading “Green Exercise? Yes, Please!”
Pope Francis, I Disagree: A Tribute to Earth Day
Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson The original version of this heavily-edited post was first shared last year. The sorrowful effects of the pandemic are on the rise again in many countries and the senseless destruction of our planet continues. The message here becomes more urgent each day. SinceContinue reading “Pope Francis, I Disagree: A Tribute to Earth Day”
Red Rocks on the Water
The lovely little desert town of Sedona, Arizona, has more than 400 miles of trails for hiking and biking, and is surrounded by 1.8 million acres of forest land, according to visitsedona.com. Not bad for a destination known for its spas and luxury resorts! The rich colors of Sedona’s earth and trees are a delightContinue reading “Red Rocks on the Water”
For the Love of Skyscapes
Contemplate the entire UniverseAs a magic showOn the grandest scale imaginable.Fabulous art, an immense painting in motion.God is a magician whirling galaxies of fire,Juggling atoms, planets, and us.Everything, everything is fleeting.~Lorin Roche, PhD, The Radiance Sutras Years ago, when I first began my travels West, I discovered the astounding beauty of skies. I was immediatelyContinue reading “For the Love of Skyscapes”
Nature Interrupted
Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things. ~Lao Tzu If you are a regular Micro of the Macro reader, you have seen my posts on how the design of Nature is being interrupted on an ongoing basis. Harmful chemicals are used on crops, in cleaning products, andContinue reading “Nature Interrupted”
12 Simple Acts to Help Our Current Crisis
Extinction: a word normally associated with dinosaurs, certain smaller animal species, and ancient civilizations. Or, that used to be the case. Recently, there’s been a lot of speculation on our possible extinction; that is to say, you and me and everyone we love. Why, you might ask? Because of our collective irreverence for Nature. AlthoughContinue reading “12 Simple Acts to Help Our Current Crisis”
Does “In All Things Give Thanks” Apply to These Times?
With the many reports we hear of death, disease, job loss, and an expectation of this trajectory to continue, the idea of gratitude might not be hitting a lot of folks’ radar. In the frighteningly grim existence that we now find ourselves, should we be giving thanks, as the Bible verse suggests?
Micro of the Macro 