Partnering with Nature: The Wild Path to Reconnecting with the Earth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781582702193)

In today's world, it's often too easy to forget about the world outside the window. People struggle daily with stressful jobs, trapped under fluorescent lighting, staring at glowing screens, or surrounded by concrete when they could be outdoors, acknowledging the gifts of natural world. In the face of its absence, we are finally beginning to understand that our connection with nature--plants, trees, animals, and the energy of the earth itself--is more than a luxury; it is a necessary and vital part of our existence. In Partnering with Nature, Catriona MacGregor weaves together historical, spiritual, and scientific examples to emphasize the importance of creating a vital relationship with our natural surroundings. Our separation from nature leads to several devastating effects, whether through stress, feeling a lack of purpose, or the heedless destruction of our environment. Through her exploration of the energies that link humans, animals, and the natural world, she shows how we can learn from nature as we develop our spirituality and ourselves. Through diverse approaches, Catriona offers the reader a solid understanding of why a connection with the Earth is vital to our existence, and how a revival of that connection opens doors to a myriad of benefits in our environment and in our health, our daily lives, and our happiness.

Author: Catriona MacGregor
ISBN-10: 1582702195
ISBN-13: 9781582702193
Publisher: Atria Books
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.50w x 0.84d
Award: Nautilus Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2010 pg. 6