by wildrhythms_uvj7p5 | Jun 19, 2022 | Community, Dance, Place-based spirituality, Sacred Nature Connection, Thoughts and Ideas
By Deb Matlock When I first began offering nature connection work 25 years ago, I was incredibly excited (and incredibly nervous) to dive into leading hikes, workshops, and other programs helping people learn about the wild world. I diligently learned names of...
by wildrhythms_uvj7p5 | Jun 4, 2022 | Community, Place-based spirituality, Thoughts and Ideas
By Deb Matlock Let it be me If the world is night Shine my life like a light In the kind word you speak In the turn of the cheek When your vision stays clear In the face of your fear Then you see turning out a light switch Is their only power When we stand like...
by wildrhythms_uvj7p5 | Oct 30, 2021 | Community, Thoughts and Ideas
By Deb Matlock “Where there’s hope, there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.” Anne Frank Last month I led a workshop at an environmental education conference exploring hope and a new vision for education and nature connection...
by wildrhythms_uvj7p5 | Sep 7, 2021 | Community, Place-based spirituality, Sacred Nature Connection
By Deb Matlock “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein Let’s get real. The natural world is amazing. We are surrounded by mysteries and miracles every second of every day. Each bird that takes flight from a nest...
by wildrhythms_uvj7p5 | May 31, 2021 | Community, Sacred Animal Connection, Sacred Nature Connection, Thoughts and Ideas, Uncategorized
By Deb Matlock Rewilding. This term is showing up in all manner of places these days, from discussions on wildlife and land conservation to sales pages for lifestyle coaching programs. It is a bit of a new trend it seems. Although, personally, I feel like my...
by wildrhythms_uvj7p5 | Nov 22, 2020 | Community, Place-based spirituality, Sacred Animal Connection, Sacred Nature Connection, Thoughts and Ideas
By Deb Matlock Nature as healer. Nature as provider. Nature as muse. Nature as mother. Nature as teacher. Nature as spiritual guide. Nature as…everything that allows us to do anything and all of who we are…all at once. Lots to think about there! I am...