If you have not had the pleasure of home gardening and producing your own vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and superfoods, then I sincerely hope that this article will inspire you to do so, for in gardening we have a precious and mystical opportunity to share our being with the life giving properties of the Earth and produce an abundance of vital foods. If you are already a gardener, then this article can help you to deepen this practice. The Importance of Living Top Soil[private] In order to get a sense of these life giving properties, it is important to first understand the dynamics of … [Read more...]

Ecocentrism Defined: Ecocentrism is a term used to denote a nature-centered approach to life rather than a human-centered approach. Ecocentrism embraces the importance of human life, yet it sees its importance embedded in a larger, more complex, and ultimately more important context: the Earth system. One of the central components of an ecocentric perspective is the realization that we are completely embedded in nature. For instance, ponder these questions. Where does the atmosphere end and you begin? Is it right at the openings to the mouth and nose? Doesn’t that seem … [Read more...]

The Gaia Hypothesis describes the self-regulatory ability of the Earth through its living organisms and inorganic material. Extensive scientific research has verified that the Earth's biosphere is modulated in such a way to continually maintain and support the life within it. Although the term Gaia originally carried a gender association, the modern term need not. In fact, myself and countless others believe that it is time for a non-gender specific notion of the living Earth.[private] I honor those who continue to connect to the Earth as a Mother or Goddess, however, I do see the … [Read more...]