Carolyn Merchant, author of Autonomous Nature: Problems of Prediction and Control from Ancient Times to the Scientific Revolution, wrote, “There is no single concept of nature; […]
An archetype is a universal symbol that can be a character, action, theme, symbol, or setting that shape our experiences. The psychologist Carl Jung was the […]
A patriarchal society is harmful to both men and women, as it assigns specific gender roles and promotes socially restrictive attitudes about gender. This prevents people […]
“I remember feeling like pieces of me were scattered around the world; I belonged to her, Mother Earth.” Raquel Cepeda wrote this in reference to her […]
Aesthetic can be defined simply as something pleasurable to look at. An aesthetically-pleasing piece of art or scene from nature ignites our sense of sight and […]
Modern life’s myriad technologies, transportations, and every form of media stimulation bombards our nervous systems. In fact, our psyche’s are so over-stimulated by television, artificial lights, […]
“If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn’t want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life.” –Alcoholics Anonymous Right before these […]
In our recent blog post, we discussed the legacy of hysteria and the negative connotation surrounding all medical issues and women. Research we cited has found […]
Throughout the desert landscapes of regions in the Southwest, a yearly beloved phenomenon has started to blossom: the blooming of wildflowers. In areas like the deserts […]
The importance of nature to our psyche and soul is well-documented. Since 1982 forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, has been a component of Japan’s nationwide […]
Vulnerability is not something we’re programmed to do with great ease and comfort. If we were meant to effortlessly lean into vulnerability, and come out the […]
We’ve seen the trope too many times in Hollywood about the less than nature-enthusiast woman who lives a cushioned, materialistic life who gets thrown into a […]