The Tenets of Rootedness

Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature and Spirit.  By Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Litte, Brown Spark, 2021, 229 pages.  FVRLibrary.

The Tenets of Rootedness

Ecology and Mysticism
Everyday Animism - Aliveness of Living Beings
Poetry and Science Intermingle
Truth and Fact are Not Synonyms
Mystery - Unknown Dimensions, Awe
Kindred, All
Kith - Your local environment, Place
Reciprocity - Interbeing, Interdependence
All is Sacred - Reverence, Awe, Respect
Enchantment and Wonder
Creativity and the Great Work - Drawing, Painting, Collecting
Eccentricity - Individuality, Unconventional

Try: Walking, Gardening, Reading, Nature Studies, Visiting Beautiful Places, Play, Listening, Seeing, Looking at Botany or Animal Books, Swimming, Going Barefoot on Grass or Sand, etc.

Nature and Psychology

 

Wild Comfort: The Solace of Nature. By Kathleen Dean Moore. Trumpter, 2010, 195 pages. Philosophy Professor at Oregon State University. FVRL.

Awe and Wonder. Compiled by Michael P. Garofalo.

Holdfast: At Home in the Natural World. By Kathleen Dean Moore. FVRL.

Nature Mysticism. Compiled by Michael P. Garofalo.

Riverwalking: Reflections on Moving Water. By Kathleen Dean Moore.  FVRL.

Naturalism. Compiled by Michael P. Garofalo.

The Spirit of Gardening. Compiled by Michael P. Garofalo.

How to Live a Good Life: Advice from Wise and Respected Persons. Compiled by Michael P. Garofalo.