23. John Muir on Finding God in Nature from Unpacking Ideas

23. John Muir on Finding God in Nature

55 minutes Posted Oct 17, 2022 at 4:00 pm.

Introduction 

Hiking as a Metaphor for Life

Summary of John Muir’s Life

Water over Stones 

Finding God in a Thunderstorm 

The Fear of the Unknown 

The Call of Nature

The Confessional of the Woods/Solitude

Man’s Relationship to Nature 

Seeking God in Scripture and Nature

The Cathedral Effect 

Gratitude for The Big and Little Things

The Revitalizing Effects of Wilderness on the Body and Spirit

Muir’s Mission in Life

Wrapping up/Outro

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In this episode we unpack American Naturalist and Environmental Activist John Muir's Spiritual Writings from 1867-1915.

These letters explores...

The Revitalizing Effects of Wilderness on the Body and Spirit

The Interconnectedness of All Things in Nature

Finding Gratitude in the Big and Little Things in Life

Links to Reading & Articles mentioned

Spiritual Writings by John Muir

Man and Nature by Alan Watts

Chief Seattle full Speech 1854

Cinderella Man (film)

*note* reading is not required to enjoy this episode!

Host: Zach Stehura UnpackingIdeas.com

Guest: Mark McCann Wordsnvisions.com

Theme Music: Polyenso

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