Stay in the know with our newslettersRuth Wilson
Ruth Wilson, Ph.D., is a retired educator who now works with the Children and Nature Network as curator of the Research Library.
She also devotes her time to writing and consulting, especially on issues relating to children and nature. Wilson has written several books and numerous articles on these and other topics relating to the way humans interact with the rest of the natural world.
Ecotherapy: Nature Is Good Medicine
Taking time to engage with nature is as close to a cure-all as you’ll find. Ecot…
Longings and Belongings: Gift-Giving Reflections
The gift-giving season is almost here, but that doesn't mean purchasing more “st…
Celebrating the Failure of My Spiritual Journal
Keeping a spiritual journal may seem like a good way to record your spiritual pr…
How Letting Go of Expectations Enables You to Live Better
Expectations can lead you astray, and hanging on to them can lead to disappointm…
How to Forgive Yourself by Practicing Restorative Justice
“Learning about and trying to practice a form of restorative justice can help yo…
Combat Loneliness by Expanding Your Circle of Concern
“As your circle of concern becomes larger, the field of loneliness for yourself …
Breathe, Don’t Plead: An Idea of Prayer
“Prayer, to me, is more about silence than words—or as Jefferies says—it’s about…
Replace Worry With Wonder
If we dig deep, we can unearth wonder(ful) ways to survive and even thrive throu…
Aging with Wiggle Room, the Great Glory of Life
"I turned 77 on my last birthday and now recognize some of the effects of aging.…
A GREAT Place to Live
Magnets attract you to a place and anchors keep you there. What are your magnets…
Eat With Grace to Deepen Your Connection With Others and the Earth
Eating with mindfulness and awareness may be one of the clearest pathways to und…
What My Puppy Teaches Me
Puppies can teach us a lot about how to respond to frustrating and difficult sit…
Fish, Freedom, and Fate
“Are we freer when we let go of the need to own, to control, and, sometimes, eve…
Following the Spiritual Path of the Coyote
“I’m in awe of the way coyotes practice mindfulness in their day-to-day lives. T…
Are You Plant Blind?
Just by occasionally focusing on the natural world, you can bring more joy, peac…
Ways of Knowing
Intuitive ways of knowing go beyond conscious thinking and guide us to truths th…
Imagineering the Soul
Look to innovative thinkers like Walt Disney’s Imagineers to revitalize your spi…
You’re in Charge of Celebrations
“A true celebration is never passive. Celebrations aren’t about being amused or …
Want to Be Happier? Nurture Your Ecological Self
Do you have a relationship with Planet Earth—your home? Taking time to focus on …
Philosophy and the Good Life
Philosophy isn't just for professors. Embracing a philosophical attitude can mak…
How to Encourage Contemplation with a Zen Garden
If you’d like to develop a Zen garden of your own, follow these suggestions.…
Discovering Your Dependable Strengths
Identify and understand your strengths as a path toward self-discovery.
Start a Meditation Group
If you’re interested in starting a meditation group, here are several tips you m…
We Don’t Have to Be Perfect
A lesson learned: be true to yourself and to be grateful for who you are.
Nurturing Creativity Through Nature
Here are 5 suggestions on how you might look to nature to enhance your own creativity.
Building Relationships One Step at a Time
Walking can be a path to a better understanding and appreciation of each other.
Nourishing Self and Others
Clean eating to be more than a health practice; it can be a spiritual practice.
What We Yearn For
If you’re thirsty, you crave water. If you’re hungry, you want food. If you’re l…
To Die with a Song in My Heart
How deathbed singers infuse comfort and a sense of the sacred to the dying
Caring for the Earth as a Spiritual Practice
When it comes to my relationship with the Earth, I sometimes ask, “Should I save…
The Building Blocks of Calm
I remember my mother saying, “It’s a sin to worry.” When pressed to explain what…
A Natural Longing, A Holy Longing
I was only fourteen years old when I left home to become a Catholic nun. I thoug…
Deepening an Emotional Attachment to Nature
I was fortunate to grow up in a family where sensitivity to nature was nurtured.…
