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Back into the Black Hole

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 admin

Cosmic dust is what we are,Remnants of an ancient star,Drifted to a distant shore,To dance a while in sunlight,Then slip away into the night,Back into

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Across a Field of Clover Running

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 admin

Across a field of clover running, Through the dew-wet sward I go, Laws of earth and heaven shunning, Through the streams of sunshine flow. Bees

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Where I am Sown

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 admin

Blessed be the flower of hope;That sprouts roots in any soil,With all weather willing to cope,To reap the reward of toil! I will feast on

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A Distant Rose

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

I sought a very exceptional rose;   A flower supreme in every way – Bloom that not age, nor blight, nor aphid knows,   Whose

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Sometimes Forever Never Comes

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

Autumn flower, in this remiss hour, sunset lingers, persevering! Bonny countenance, that dost almost entice winter to spare her frost! Winter whispers in the brisk

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Summer Portrait

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

No more tears! Save sorrow for later years    When no morrow comes with the setting sun. Being well enough cheers most mortal fears   

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Shadows and Sand

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

     We are only shadows and sand, Blending into deepening shades of dusk.      We are fire in mystery’s hand, Fragrance of bloom lost to

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Rose for a Nightingale

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

Nightingale, thou art not forlorn, Thy sacrifice not made in vain That hung thy life upon a thorn, And tempered true love with its stain.

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To Bathe in Eternal Rain

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

Do you fear to be free? Are you afraid to fly, To be, but not to be, To be born as you die, To bathe

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The Haunted House of Mink Creek

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 admin

Below Mink Creek Steeps there is an old homestead,Or was – now just a square of foundation stonesThat ranging cattle sometimes use as a bed.There

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Anything Outdoors with Steve

Anything Outdoors with Steve
After weeks of ice and snow in North Idaho, Dan and Steve finally had enough. We loaded up the truck and headed west to Ancient Lakes in Washington for a winter camping escape that traded deep snow for sagebrush, basalt cliffs, and misty desert waterfalls.

In true fashion, we overpacked to a nearly comical level, hauling far too much winter camping gear on a small cart into the lakes. The effort paid off. We found an idyllic campsite tucked among the sagebrush, set beneath a softly flowing waterfall, and settled in for a peaceful cold-weather camp in one of Washington’s most unique landscapes.

This trip is about slowing down, embracing the absurdity of heavy gear, and enjoying the quiet beauty of winter camping in the desert. If you love off-season adventures, minimalist mistakes, and stunning natural scenery, this one’s for you.

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Winter Camping at Ancient Lakes | Overpacked Gear, Desert Waterfalls & Cold Nights
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Are we separate from nature, or are we nature itself? In this thought-provoking lecture, Alan Watts explores humanity’s deep connection with the natural world, drawing from Taoist and Zen philosophy. He challenges the Western mindset of control and domination, instead revealing nature as a self-organizing, harmonious system that we are intrinsically part of.

Through humor and wisdom, Watts reminds us that true peace comes not from resisting nature, but from moving with its effortless flow. Step into a new perspective and rediscover your place in the universe.

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Alan Watts' "Philosophy of Nature" is a lecture in which he explores humanity’s relationship with the natural world, drawing from Eastern philosophies such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism. He challenges the Western tendency to see nature as something separate from ourselves, instead encouraging a perspective where humans are an integral part of the natural flow of existence.

Key Ideas in "Philosophy of Nature"

1. The Illusion of Separation:

o Watts argues that Western thought often treats humans as separate from nature, as if we are "spectators" rather than participants in the natural world.
o This division leads to environmental destruction and a disconnection from the rhythms of life.

2. Nature as a Self-Organizing System:

o Instead of being a chaotic or mechanical force, Watts describes nature as a dynamic, self-balancing system.
o He compares natural processes to the effortless flow of a river or the spontaneous growth of a tree—happening without external control.

3. Taoism and the Flow of Nature:

o Watts draws heavily from Taoist philosophy, particularly the concept of wu wei (effortless action).
o He suggests that, like nature, we function best when we move with the flow rather than resisting it.

4. The Human Ego vs. Natural Harmony:

o He critiques how human ego and rigid thinking attempt to dominate nature rather than cooperate with it.
o By surrendering to nature’s wisdom, we align ourselves with a more effortless and harmonious way of living.

5. Seeing Nature as Sacred:

o Watts challenges the notion that nature is just a resource to be exploited.
o Instead, he presents a mystical view of nature—where every tree, river, and cloud is an expression of the infinite.

Main Takeaway:

To truly understand and appreciate life, we must recognize that we are nature. When we stop fighting against the natural flow and embrace our place within it, we find greater harmony, peace, and a deeper sense of belonging in the universe.

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Alan Watts – The Philosophy of Nature: Flowing with the Universe
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