Category: Nature

Rooting in Relationality

Recent publications on plant consciousness invite us to rethink our entanglements with plant life and our understanding of ourselves among other species. By Natalia Schwien Scott

Under a Birdless Sky

Dialogue Under a Birdless Sky Illustration by Andrew Zbihlyj Autumn/Winter 2023 Share on X (Twitter) Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Email By Toby Cox The Towers of Silence, or dakhmas, are where Zoroastrians...

A Heart-Shaped Rock

Emerson never relinquished his belief in the intimate colloquy of mind and matter. By Susan Lanzoni

Childfree for the Planet?

Can one be childfree for the planet and simultaneously be a good Catholic or a good Vaishnava? By Trish Tillman

The Trouble with Oneness

Three recent books offer helpful frameworks for considering temperament and conversion in experiences of “oneness with nature.” By Shane Baker

Ecotheology

A selected reading list from Dan McKanan’s course.

Following the Gaian Way

A new religious philosophy aims to help humans understand again that they are part of and utterly dependent on the living Earth. By Erik Assadourian

Wisdom of Webs

An interview with Sarah J. Karikó on studying spiders and exploring our interconnectedness. By Natalia Schwien

Rethinking Weeds

Greater awareness of these ubiquitous healers can have implications for ecological restoration, reverence for nature, regenerative living, and environmental justice. By Vanessa Chakour

Flora, Fauna, Fish, and Fowl

For Ojibwe-speaking communities, Creation is ongoing and cultural teachings include humility, respecting natural boundaries, and replenishing resources to support biodiversity. By Tammy Lynn Pertillar

Rematriation and MMIWG2S Soldiers

Sharing testimonios about Lori Piestewa, Vanessa Guillén, and other MMIWG2S peoples is a form of rematriation. By Delores (Lola) Mondragón

A Year of Being With

Paintings, poetry, and reflections on entering a state of being “fully aware of the presence of another being and our shared environment” while making art. By Maisie Luo

Maisie Luo, Earth Seer

In November 2021, Maisie Luo took a ritualistic path through Harvard Yard with her painting of the North Atlantic right whale. By Terry Tempest Williams

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