stephen harrod buhner
I found Stephen Harrod Buhner's work in 2015.
His books and online talks have been a huge inspiration on my path.
Sadly he died in December 2022.
into the heart
The center for humans and nature is a wellspring of ideas for cultivating kinship.
There are articles, books and even a few podcasts on their new website.
This recent read resonates with what is humming in me at present:
Out of the head into the heart
lost
Stand still. The trees ahead and the bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.
No two trees are the same to Raven.
No two branches are the same to Wren.
If what a tree or a bush does is lost on you,
You are surely lost. Stand still. The forest knows
Where you are. You must let it find you.
Lost by David Wagoner
kinship
The video conversation above relates beautifully to the book I am currently working on.
This conversation brought me both joy and new inspiration.
accidental gods podcast
There are many podcasts that have been both nourishment and inspiration the past year. The Accidental Gods Podcast is my most regular listen at this time. It is hosted by Manda Scott and a new episode is posted each week.
tara brach talks
I have found these online talks of Tara Brach to be beautiful inspiration this past year. She uploads a new talk most weeks these are just two tasters from a few months ago:
energy healing ways
I keep sharing Prune Harris's video clips with loved ones to support health at this time and thought I would post this clip here for others.
If this video appeals there is a lot more content on this youtube channel and on this website