Nature Religion

Heaven and Nature Sing invites you into a fresh interpretation of the Christmas story—one where earthy, overlooked things like snowflakes, trees, serpents, bodies, and swaddling bands reveal the glory of the Promised Son. Journeying from the first pages of Scripture to the last, you’ll experience the goodness of our Creator King and learn how the whole earth sings his praise.

Where did the ideas come from that became the cornerstone of American democracy? Not only the erudite Thomas Jefferson, the wily and elusive Ben Franklin, and the underappreciated Thomas Paine, but also Ethan Allen, the hero of the Green Mountain Boys, and Thomas Young, the forgotten Founder who kicked off the Boston Tea Party. These radicals who founded America set their sights on a revolution of the mind. Derided as "infidels" and "atheists" in their own time, they wanted to liberate us not just from one king but from the tyranny of supernatural religion.

Natural environments are almost foreign nowadays, because we spend so much time indoors. But if you take the time to listen to nature’s peacemakers, you’ll find peace.

A stunning collection of over 10 hours of ambient soothing sounds from nature to calm your mind, body, and soul. Perfect for achieving mindfulness, or during yoga and meditation. In this audiobook, we have used state of the art recording technology to provide the most immersive sounds of nature, ones that create the ideal background sounds for times when you’re seeking inner peace.

Japanese by birth but transplanted to Europe in adulthood, Miki Sakamoto has spent a lifetime tending her garden and reflecting on its mysteries. Why do primulas bloom in snow? Do the trees really ‘talk’ to one another? What are the blackbirds saying today? And is there a mindful way to deal with an aphid infestation? From rising early to walk barefoot on the grass each morning, to afternoons and evenings spent sipping tea in her gazebo or watching fireflies as she recalls her childhood in Japan, Sakamoto shares observations from a life spent in contemplation – and cultivation – of nature.

Studies have shown that listening to the sounds that can be found in nature can improve your mood and state of mind. When you immerse yourself in these sounds, your body reduces stress hormones while positively boosting your mindset. This high-quality audiobook is filled with over 10 hours of the very best recordings of sounds from nature. You will get the chance to totally immerse yourself in the sounds of the sea, rain, thunder, a waterfall, and the sounds of a woodland forest.

Listen as the forest falls asleep in this white noise nature recording. A train gently whistles by in the background as you are immersed in night nature noises of the Midwest. Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature at night as the world is asleep in this live non-looping, original recording by Jenna Citrus. The birds quiet down, and you are left with the white noise of the universe expanding on a starry country night. Relax and let this soundtrack take you off to sleep.

“La nostra esperienza è circoscritta dentro limiti. In realtà non comprendiamo l’invisibile, l’illimitato, conosciamo soltanto la parola ‘limite’; vi aggiungiamo il termine ‘senza’ e abbiamo la sensazione che non vi siano limiti. Ma allorché inizi a percepire ciò che è sconfinato, ne rimarrai terrorizzato; dunque, per quanto tu possa visualizzare, il confine resterà. Ti spingi sempre più in là – ma ovunque ti fermi, comparirà un confine.

Come si fa a ridurre lo stress? La calma è rilassamento: un piacevole suono rilassante in sottofondo ci trasmette una sensazione di relax totale. In modo particolare, il canto degli uccelli aiuta a staccare un po'. Il canto degli uccelli aiuta a distrarre il pensiero e trasferisce la mente in un luogo tranquillo.

Most of us live in a constant state of low-level stress… and we’ve started to feel like it’s normal. If you feel like you’re always tired and struggling to relax, or if you find yourself in constant need of a vacation, there’s something wrong – and the solution is surprisingly simple. We’ve become disconnected from the natural world. Even if you have a backyard and a pleasant enough walk to the office, you’re constantly being exposed to noise and pollution… and whether you’re aware of it or not, it affects both your mental and physical health.

For many of us, being in the great outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature helps us to feel peaceful and connected to God. Seth Lewis helps us to experience God and the beauty of creation in an even deeper way by giving us a biblical understanding of what God is saying to us through the world he’s created for us. As we view the plants, the animals, the skies, the earth, the seas, and everything else God has created through the lens of his word, we will experience heartfelt joy as we worship him for who he is and what he has made.

Forest bathing isn't taking a bath in the middle of the forest; it's the act of allowing your senses to bathe in the sensations of the wooded areas we have come to know and love. During a forest bathing session, you fully immerse yourself into experiences, reaping physical, emotional, mental, and social health benefits. Forest bathing is a natural and proven way to help relieve stress and reduce the adverse effects that a hectic life can cause.

One of the most influential Roman perspectives on religion came from a nonreligious belief system that is finding new adherents even today: Stoicism. How did the Stoics think about religion? In How to Think About God, Philip Freeman presents vivid new translations of Cicero's On the Nature of the Gods and The Dream of Scipio. In these brief works, Cicero offers a Stoic view of belief, divinity, and human immortality, giving eloquent expression to the religious ideas of one of the most popular schools of Roman and Greek philosophy.

Born to the middle class, in Middle America, in the middle of the twentieth century, to middle-of-the-road republicans, Jashanananda was a fearful child. He was reluctant to make an appearance in this world and then slow to blossom. It was not until he found himself studying psychology in the "free love" '60s that he began exploring new ideas and asking questions like "What is this world?" and "Who am I?"

Offrez-vous un moment de pure détente et de tranquillité. Laissez-vous guider vers un état de calme profond et de relaxation totale. Grâce à des techniques de relaxation et des exercices de respiration apaisants, ce livre audio vous aidera à relâcher le stress, à apaiser votre esprit et à détendre votre corps en profondeur. Les doux murmures de la musique et de la voix vous transporteront dans un univers de sérénité et de calme intérieur. Vous vous imaginerez dans des lieux enchanteurs, où vous pourrez vous ressourcer en toute quiétude.

Using her expertise in ancient Israelite society and economy as well as in biblical theology, Richter walks listeners through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is in the Bible's witness. She then calls Christians to apply that message to today's environmental concerns. Richter is a master Bible scholar. Each chapter in this timely book draws out a biblical mandate about care for the land, for domestic and wild animals, for people at the margins, and more. She is also a master storyteller.

Emmaus: The Nature of the Way, is a series of journal entries from 22 Jesuit Priests, as they recount personal stories of doubt, death, addiction, love, and peace.

In Nature at Night, Laurie Kehler invites you on a moonlit journey through God's nocturnal creation. With warmth, humor, and keen observation, Kehler explores the fascinating behaviors of nighttime creatures, weaving together natural history and spiritual insights to show us how their lives reflect God's offer of hope and resilience for us in the dark.

Enlightenment is a concept that has fascinated philosophers, mystics, and scientists for centuries. But what exactly is enlightenment, and how can we cultivate this state of being in our own lives? In this comprehensive book, we explore the nature of enlightenment from a variety of perspectives, including neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. Drawing on insights from a range of cultural and religious traditions, as well as the latest scientific research, we provide a comprehensive overview of this elusive but transformative human experience.

God is the greatest storyteller, and throughout the Bible he uses creative and inspiring ways to help us learn Biblical truths. He often uses the "things of this world" such as clouds, the sun, light, darkness, deserts, oceans, the wind, water, animals, other earthly creatures, parts of the human body and simple, everyday things around the house (to name just a few!) to teach us eternal truths. In the Old Testament, God teaches us his timeless wisdom from the Book of Proverbs. Then in the New Testament, Jesus tells numerous stories, called parables, to help teach deep spiritual lessons.