Nature Religion

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?"

Elemental Magick offers listeners insight into the inner teachings of the elements. Author D. J. Conway explains in depth the forces behind the elements and how they provide a framework for literally everything in the universe. She also explains the all-important and powerful element of spirit that belongs to each of the other elements and how these intimate connections allow the magickal energy to flow in a continuous circle of existence.

Associant théorie et pratique, un enregistrement inédit qui vous guidera dans l'exercice de la "Marche méditative" pour atteindre la pleine conscience en milieux naturel ou urbain. Dans nos sociétés modernes, nous privilégions l'efficacité et la rapidité, nous courrons après un quotidien minuté et, bien souvent, la marche, jugée oisive, est délaissée. Pourtant, il est primordial de simplement prendre le temps et de savoir revenir à l'essentiel.

From the swamplands near Bishopville, South Carolina, come reports of a seven-foot-tall, scaly humanoid creature the locals call the “Lizard Man”. Over the years, the creature has been seen by numerous witnesses, including a teenager who claimed it attacked him one night near a remote area called Scape Ore Swamp. The young man’s testimony and physical evidence was so compelling, it not only launched a serious investigation by the local sheriff’s office, but an all-out monster hunt that drew hundreds of people to the small town.

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.

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.

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.

For the first time, "Human Intelligence and Nature of Miracles" introduces groundbreaking perspectives that challenge traditional boundaries of science and spirituality. This book bridges science and spirituality at quantum level, offers new insights into the power of the human mind, the quantum nature of existence, and the miraculous potential within all of us. Prepare to embark on a journey that reshapes your understanding of life, healing, and the universe itself.

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.

Beneath the surface of your everyday life lies a reservoir of untapped brilliance. Join Jennifer as she offers a transformative exploration of how to embrace your creative potential in harmony with your spiritual essence.

Modern life often strips Sunday of its joy and meaning, leaving souls restless and distracted. Drawing from rich Catholic tradition and cultural insight, this reflection calls believers to reclaim the Lord’s Day as a time of festivity, worship, and true rest. Learn how to defeat spiritual sloth, reorder Sunday habits, and rediscover the power of the Eucharist and contemplation, turning each Sabbath into a foretaste of Heaven’s eternal celebration.

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.

God and Jesus, who is God, ask many questions in the Bible - both Old and New Testaments. Why? His questions reveal who he is and the motives of the person he is addressing. In book one of God’s Intriguing Questions, the Millers examined God’s questions in the Old Testament. In this book two, the Millers unearth rich background information and inspirational insights into 60 of the questions Jesus asks in the New Testament.

So many people are benefitting from mindfulness practice and including it in their work professionally. Yet, how can we be mindful if we don't understand the nature of mind? Come on a journey to feel in your bones the shape of that world view - where time is round - and the techniques of mindfulness practice are part of a much deeper, richer, ancient, elegant, and noble way to dream our world and our place in it. We can be "had" by our thoughts and by our emotions. Here we answer: how to have a thought, how to have an emotion, and how to cope with hard things.

As a young, single mother, Sara Schulting Kranz discovered her path to forgiveness and healing from the scars of sexual abuse and the trauma of an unexpected divorce started with a daily practice of actively embracing the power and beauty of nature. Along the way, Sara learned a key lesson that to heal from anything you must walk through it on your own terms.

Listen to these animal nature sounds for deep sleep, meditation, relaxation, or whatever you would like to use it for. Discover the calming effect of nature sounds and animal sounds, and achieve inner peace to relax your mind and body from stress. This calming natural nature cricket sounds audiobook is designed to help you get back your tranquillity.

Everything that exists in the known universe succumbs and is compelled to change, accepting its laws and forces without contest. Nature’s Delight exemplifies these changes that are occurring all around us, while also offering a perspective and attitude to consider toward these changes that accepts life’s alterations and all of its wonders, instead of becoming fearful of the unknown that they bring.

Belief Theory integrates insights from physics, biology, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality to form a new cohesive worldview, illustrating how belief acts as a causal force, underpinning behaviour in our lives and the Universe. This book offers a new lens to view life's biggest questions and provides answers to some of science and philosophy's oldest inquiries such as free will, consciousness, and enlightenment, as well as the double-slit experiment, the Fermi paradox, and the emergence of consciousness in AI.

In this innovative and deeply felt work, Bron Taylor examines the evolution of "green religions" in North America and beyond: spiritual practices that hold nature as sacred and have, in many cases, replaced traditional religions. Tracing a wide range of groups - radical environmental activists, lifestyle-focused bioregionalists, surfers, new-agers involved in "ecopsychology", and groups that hold scientific narratives as sacred - Taylor addresses a central theoretical question.