This proves that our relation to Neandertals are not bound strictly by DNA, but by the shared humanity of understanding, the importance of storytelling, and ritualizing rites of passage. The more we segregate and conceit ourselves from the history of Earth’s species and where we come from, the more this is mirrored toward our human peers within our day-to-day activities, and to the shared animals of our planet.
Read moreHappy Spring Equinox!
Happy Spring Equinox, or Ostara! Of course, our spherical planet also gives us the beautiful symmetry of the Fall Equinox (& Mabon) being celebrated now by our Southern Hemisphere friends. The moment of the Equinox is at 12:15 pm, Tuesday,…
Read moreThe Spring Equinox Approaches…
For me, the growing daylight (reinforced by the start of Daylight Savings Time) is a reminder from our Earth itself, one of those many helpful features of our seasons, to begin thinking about, and planning for, the Spring Equinox/Ostara. Another reminder – one that is rather bizarre – is the appearance of a “warm-blooded” plant that smells like a zombie!
Read moreWhat Naturalism Means to Me, by Renee Lehnen
A couple of years ago, exhilarated after attending a Unitarian Universalist church service for the first time, I reported to my millennial daughter that I had found a church with services that she might enjoy as well. She responded that…
Read more“What Naturalism Means to Me” by DT Strain
With the new year, we are starting a new series called, “What Naturalism Means to Me”. It is an opportunity for our readers, like you, to share what Naturalism means for you. We are looking for essays between 1000-3000 words. …
Read more“Naturalism by Numbers” by Eric Steinhart
With the new year, we are starting a new series called, “What Naturalism Means to Me”. It is an opportunity for our readers, like you, to share what Naturalism means for you. We are looking for essays between 1000-3000 words. …
Read more“What Naturalism Means to Me” by Mark Green
Naturalism is the spirituality of the real. A celebration of this world, this cosmos, this humanity, this biosphere.
Read moreHappy Winter Thermstice/Imbolc!
Celebrations The life exists, hidden beneath the snow. Gathering strength, yet hidden in many ways. How long and harsh will this winter be? Can traditions of groundhogs or candles tell us? With the midterm elections coming later this year,…
Read moreAnother Opportunity to bring Joy to Kids, with “Stardust Explores the Solar System”!
Now we have another opportunity. The success of “My Name is Stardust”, including radio shows and worldwide recognition has led to a second edition, “Stardust Explores the Solar System”, which has a kickstarter campaign being launched today!
Read moreThe Winter Cross-Quarter (Winter Thermstice) Approaches!
Balanced Pagaian Lammas & Imbolc Altars by Glenys Livingstone In the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter cross-quarter (Summer Thermstice) is traditionally celebrated on February 2 as Imbolc. It is near the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring equinox, which this year…
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