23. John Muir on Finding God in Nature

17/10/2022 55 min Temporada 1 Episodio 23

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode we unpack American Naturalist and Environmental Activist John Muir's Spiritual Writings from 1867-1915.
These letters explores...

The Revitalizing Effects of Wilderness on the Body and Spirit
The Interconnectedness of All Things in Nature
Finding Gratitude in the Big and Little Things in Life

Links to Reading & Articles mentioned
Spiritual Writings by John Muir
Man and Nature by Alan Watts
Chief Seattle full Speech 1854
Cinderella Man (film)
*note* reading is not required to enjoy this episode!
Host: Zach Stehura  UnpackingIdeas.com
Guest: Mark McCann   Wordsnvisions.com 
Theme Music: Polyenso
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction 
00:03:55 Hiking as a Metaphor for Life
00:05:13 Summary of John Muir’s Life
00:08:35 Water over Stones 
00:09:14 Finding God in a Thunderstorm 
00:12:44 The Fear of the Unknown 
00:16:57 The Call of Nature
00:20:52 The Confessional of the Woods/Solitude
00:24:13 Man’s Relationship to Nature 
00:34:10 Seeking God in Scripture and Nature
00:35:06 The Cathedral Effect 
00:40:27 Gratitude for The Big and Little Things
00:43:22 The Revitalizing Effects of Wilderness on the Body and Spirit
00:51:00 Muir’s Mission in Life
00:53:34 Wrapping up/Outro