Posts Tagged ‘nature’
Here are three inspirational activities to elevate a writer’s creativity
“People frequently believe the creative life is grounded in fantasy. The more difficult truth is that creativity is grounded in reality, in a particular, the focused, well-observed, or the specifically imagined.” The Artist Way Every writer needs to find ways to be more creative. Inspiration is waiting from everyday things and…
Read MoreNature's incredible wonders with its magic of trees.
Hello, I’m Danika, a friend of Tressi’s. She and I share a love of nature and trees. You can first meet Tressi and her friend Ralph in samantha-the-legend-of-the-whispering-trees. In this book, she shares her knowledge of trees. Tressi’s love of nature helped her to share exciting tips for kids to get outdoors and love nature.…
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of an Eco-Friendly family vacation?
Do you want to stay home this summer to rest, to save money, to save the planet, or to keep sane and avoid the travel hassles? Or do you have a travel itch? How about making your travel bug happy with a trip that takes the environment into consideration and helps you get recharged and…
Read MoreSix reasons why families should take an Eco-Friendly vacation
Many families find that ecotourism vacations bring learning to a new level, since ecotourism is full of what educators call teachable moments. Parents find that ecotourism offers unplanned opportunities for children to explore and unintentionally learn outside the classroom, since most ecotourism vacations include meaningful time in nature. Wonders of Nature An important part…
Read MoreConnect with Nature – You'll be a Most Creative Winner
As an Eco-Friendly writer, I found a valuable resource in Richard Louv’s book THE NATURE PRINCIPLE: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder. He’s done tons of research to support his ideas that are the basis of his seven principles. One that is especially relevant for our daily lives is the following principle: ”…
Read MoreHow To Spark Your Thinking – Be More Creative
Leonardo da Vinci comes to mind when we think genius and creativity from art to science and inventions. So I decided to find something about one of the greatest thinkers of all time. One good source to find some answers is Michael J. Gelb’s National Bestselling book, “How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci.” Some…
Read MoreSacred and Magical Trees
Did you know that certain trees have always been considered magical and sacred? Myths and folklore of northern Europe are full of stories that involve the powerful spiritual presence of trees. Trees are full of energy and life force provided by Mother Earth. The ancient Celts venerated the oak, ash, and thorn, because they believed…
Read MoreWhat We Need Right Now …
… MORE OUTDOOR LIFE We all need more sunrays, more dirt under our fingers, and more of what only Mother Nature can give us. This is the primary reason for me to explore how much nature permeates every part of our life. And I will be sharing my discoveries with you along the way. I…
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