Note: Sometimes we are not aware of the ripples we set in motion. And sometimes we are lucky to see them played out. Reciprocity is a deep instinct; it is the basic currency of social life. – Jonathan Haidt Nature mirrors life. She presents patterns of mutualism: giving and receiving, thus promoting life. Plants, trees,…
Author: The Nature Whisperer: A Spiritual Journey by Gloria
I am a lover of nature, of words, of ideas and new ways to think about everyday things. I am a mother, a grandmother, a teacher, a professor and a retired university administrator. But ultimatley, it comes down to this: I love and I am loved.
Dr. Gloria Hill
Waiting for Us
Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles. ~ Edwin Louis Cole I imagine an empty bench under a tree, waiting for me where I can sit knowing the peace that passes all understanding will cradle my heart and still my mind. “I am not waiting for God. God is waiting for me.” —Dr. Charles Stanley Anticipation:…
Chop Wood. Carry Water . . .. Repeat.
This post is in honor of our good friend, John Daly, 1945-2025. When needed, he was there, in service to country and family with a smile in his faithful heart.For my hometown light-worker friends, Sandy and Carol, who tirelessly do whatever is needed. For Lauren, the strong, brave and amazing life force in her children’s…
A Medley of Septembers
For all who love September, a medley of Septembers: September’s Song: Between the Green and the Gold September’s Gentle Hand September Is . .. September: Life renews and the soul sings. —g. hill
The Grand Design Part II, The Song of the Universe
The Earth has music for those who hear. (William Shakespeare) The Song of the MountainsSkiers talk about hearing the “song of the mountains”. It happened to me. Just once. I will never forget it. Lucky me, to have lived in beautiful Colorado when lift tickets in Aspen and Vail were only $5. November-April weekends were…
The Grand Design: Part I, The Spiral
A special Thank You to Michael Vassalotti, my good friend who shared a book with me, A Million Little Miracles (citation below). It came at a pivotal point in the writing of this post. It helped me bridge any gaps between spirituality, science and math. If you teeter between these elements of life as I…
The Plentitude of Now
Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into. ~ Wayne Dyer Ever consider all that is held in our minds in the time and space we call NOW? Bundled into every NOW, exists the entirety of our earthly existence: people we know, lessons learned, memories, plans, grief, hunger, pains, troubles, regrets,…
In Our Nature: Perhaps Love
Introduction: Why are we here? That is the universal question posed from Aristotle to religious leaders and on down to you and me. Neuroscientists say human beings are wired to feel empathy, to feel connected to others and to freely give. Furthermore, research shows the act of giving triggers a release of oxytocin, which boosts…
Tomorrow-Words: The Power of Intention
Tomorrow is our destination. Set your intention with tomorrow words that will lift hearts when feet forget how to move. Pack well for life’s itinerary. The rest of your story awaits. Intentions compressed into words prepare us for the journeys ahead. They even enfold magical power. ~ Deepak Chopra My yesterday-words were borrowed, impatient, and…
Daisies: The Day’s Eyes
The curious thing about life is that just when I think I am done, there is something more. Something that defies gravity, defies age, defies limitations, if I am looking . . . It is easy to dismiss the Daisy. Dancing in the morning breeze, she acts more like a flirtatious giggly maiden in the…