Nature’s Magical MomentsReflections on nature and self
Norris, Tennessee
Wisdom Whispers through the Four-Fold Way
November 7–9
Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
55 Haywood St. Asheville, NC
May 1; 7pm
Reading and Discussion
Women's Spirit
The Mountain, NC
May 14–18
Elkmont—Great Smokey Mountains
Conscious Kinship: an Outdoor Experience for Women
May 28–30
Serenity in the Smokies
Forgiveness, Nature Meditations
September 18–21
Whispers of the Natural World
Developed from the author’s personal journals, this volume of “wisdom teachings” provides 52 weekly meditations based on observed interactions in nature, both in her neighborhood and in her travels. Her simple observations carry significant meaning and provide insight not only into one’s self, but also into one’s connection in the world.
Each of these brief meditations relates the observation psychologically and spiritually to common life experiences. Following each meditation are two reflective questions and an affirmation that serves as a foundation for the reader’s own inner work and journaling during the ensuing week. Thus, the book serves as the basis for a year-long personal journey of introspection, guided by the simple relationships in nature that surround us all.
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“I found the nature musings to be deep personal expressions of Hitchcock’s experiences and reflections; but at the same time, they were warmly familiar to me, the reader. As I read each one, I felt as if my thoughts were slowly merging with hers. Ellen’s writings will help others take notice of the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings that we all share but pay little attention to.”
—Les Hickok, Ph.d, Professor of Botany, The University of Tennessee.