11-02-26 The Spiritual Almanac: Seasonal Living
with guest Mary Tase, writer and creator of The Spiritual Almanac
The seasons naturally regulate the rhythms of our physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic bodies. Bittersweet autumn is a time of transition. It is Nature’s spiritual call for gratitude and surrender – appreciating our blessings and letting go of that which no longer serves us. It is a time for stillness, as we sit and watch the trees drop their leaves while, yet, they hold on to the leafy nests of squirrels. It is the season to celebrate nature’s harvest and to decorate our homes with autumn’s natural materials. As we move through the year, how might our souls become more attuned to these healing rhythms?
This is the purpose of the Spiritual Almanac, which offers a downloadable monthly calendar and a Sunday newsletter of lyrical writing for anyone seeking a quieter, more attentive life. Creator Mary Tase believes modern life keeps us so caught up in our thoughts that we stop noticing the world around us. Her essays follow the calendar and the turning seasons. Each one pairs her own photographs with historical art, literature, and ancient wisdom, inviting readers to slow down and notice the ordinary beauty close at hand.
In this episode we talk of written reflections, nature journaling and substack, gratitude and stillness, Girl Scout stories, autumn inspiration (from meteor showers to brussel sprouts), and disconnecting from technology in order to be more present to the world around us. As we align with earth’s cyclical rhythms, Nature touches our souls, ignites our creativity, and brings us back into a healthy balance.
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Read Wendy’s Substack Essay on “Leaf Litteracy”
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Why should we “leave the leaves?” Let’s dig deeper!
https://xerces.org/leave-the-leaves
Check out these other seasonally-attuned Story Walking episodes
Ecological Stewardship: How to Love a Forest with forester and author Ethan Tapper
https://dreamvisions7radio.com/ecological-stewardship-how-to-love-a-forest/
Reseeding Native Habitat with Sue Theriault, Rhode Island Wild Plant Society
https://dreamvisions7radio.com/reseeding-native-habitat/
Backyard Gardening for Birds with Laura Erickson, Award-Winning Author\
https://dreamvisions7radio.com/backyard-gardening-for-birds/
Find The Angel Heart books by Wendy Nadherny Fachon
The Angel Heart storybook
https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Heart-Wendy-Nadherny-Fachon/dp/1967270279/
The Angel Heart: Teacher’s Lesson Plan: 33 Literacy Lessons to Help Grow the Whole Child – https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Heart-Teachers-Literacy-Lessons/dp/1971180556/
The Angel Heart: Student Activity Workbook
https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Heart-Activity-Workbook-Activities/dp/1971180564/
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