Soulful Features
March 2000

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The Soul and The Environment.

This month, SoulfulLiving.com turns green as we explore "The Soul and The Environment," looking at our soulful relationship with nature, our earth, and our physical surroundings.

You will find articles by soulful experts on the topics of architecture, urban planning, ecopsychology, travel, sustainable living, spiritual gardening, nature walks, and children and nature.

May peace and joy be yours, as you connect with nature and your soulful surroundings.

Click Here to See a Selection of  Book Titles on Nature and the Environment

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES:

"Healing Silence: The Architecture of Peace"
by Christopher Day, architect and sculptor.  In addition to designing buildings in accordance with his ecological principles, he offers world wide consultancy on the development and -- perhaps more importantly -- the rescue of places both indoor and outdoor.  His projects have won several awards, including a Prince of Wales award.

"Gardening as a Spiritual Tool"
by Peg Streep, a writer and editor who has researched sacred places, altars, and ancient mythology for over a decade.  She is the author of many books on spirituality, including "Spiritual Gardening: Creating Sacred Space Outdoors" and "Altars Made Easy: A Complete Guide to Creating Your Own Sacred Space."

"The Power of Nature"
by Steve Zikman, author of "The Power of Travel: A Passport to Adventure, Discovery and Growth" and coauthor of the forthcoming best-selling series title "Chicken Soup for the Traveler's Soul" with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.  He is also a  keynote speaker, seminar leader, certified labyrinth facilitator, and founder of www.PowerofTravel.com.

"Psychology, Nature and Soul: The Self as if Earth Matters"
by Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D., applied ecopsychologist, founder of Project NatureConnect and the Natural Systems Thinking Process ( www.ecopsych.com), a special consultant to the United Nations Economic and Social Council,  recipient of the Distinguished World Citizen Award, and author of the self-guiding book Reconnecting With Nature.

 "Spring, When the World Wakes Up"
by Nancilee Wydra, Feng Shui Master, founder of the Feng Shui Institute of America and www.windwater.com, and most published American author of feng shui.  Some of her book titles include "Feng Shui in The Garden," Feng Shui: The Book of Cures," and "Look Before You Love" 

"A Soulful Walk Through an Enchanted Wood in Ojai, Ca."
by Jeff Hutner, an Ojai based writer and business development consultant.  His website, www.evolutionaryventures.com will one day be a place where evolutionary investors and for-profit and non-profit projects meet.  His vision is to play his part in helping to co-create a positive and sustainable future for humanity and the planet. 

"Does Your Environment Surprise You?"
by Betsy Hedberg, geographer, freelance writer and founder of www.studentactivities.com.  She develops teaching materials for the K-12 classroom, particularly for geography, and devotes much of her time to pondering our relationship to the cities, suburbs, and master-planned communities in which we live.

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Midlife Wisdom

Finding Life Purpose

Inner Peace

Gratitude & Giving

Meditation

Healing

Art & Creativity

Finding Joy

The Soul and Intuition

The Soul at Work

Writing for Reflection & Intention

Creating a Soulful Home II

Creating a Soulful Home I

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