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Nature as Teacher: Stories and Reflections from Nature Journaling with Wendy Nadherny Fachon, Environmental Educator and Spiritual Storywalker Poet Williams Wordsworth is noted for saying, “Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.” He regarded Nature as a living personality (spelled with a capital N) and presumed there is a divine spirit in all objects of Nature. He believed Nature's supernatural intellect could teach one how to live a spiritual life. Nature's lessons are subtle, so in order to derive the most benefit from Nature's wisdom, it is necessary for us humans to slow down, pay attention, and take time to reflect. In this episode, Wendy shares two bird watching stories from her Nature Journal, makes meaning from these stories, and leaves listeners with some life lessons and food for further thought. Birds have long been regarded as messengers, heralds, and symbols of profound meaning for thousands of years among many cultures. The observation of bird behavior can help children grasp spiritual concepts. Flight becomes a metaphor for freedom, transcendence and heaven. This episode is a sound journey full of story, reflection, interpretation, poetry and song. Backyard Birding Nature Kit coming soon at storywalking.com Subscribe to Wendy's substack to receive notification of new podcast and product releases -https://storywalkerwendy.substack.com/ Journal Links Parable of Three Birdies - https://storywalkerwendy.substack.com/p/parable-of-three-birdies Goldfinch Brings a Message - https://storywalkerwendy.substack.com/p/goldfinch-brings-a-message Spider Web Messaging - https://storywalkerwendy.substack.com/p/spider-web-messaging   Reading Recommendations Ask for these books at your local library: Animal Speak by Ted Andrews (all ages) Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Birds by Jim Arnosky (children) Stoke's Beginner's Guides to Birds (all ages) The Backyard Bird Journal by Amy Tan (family reading)   Recent Related Podcasts Spiritual Pathways for Environmental Restoration with Rev. Rachel Field, Program Manager, An Episcopal Path - https://dreamvisions7radio.com/spiritual-pathways-environmental-restoration/ Nature-Inspired Creative Expression with Selia Qynn, Artist, Musician and Habitat Steward - https://dreamvisions7radio.com/nature-inspired-creative-expression/ Growing Our Spiritual Connection with Nature with Asia Suler, Teacher, Earth Intuitive, Nature Writer, and Spiritual Educator - https://dreamvisions7radio.com/spiritual-connection-nature/ Down to Earth Plant Messengers - https://dreamvisions7radio.com/down-to-earth-plant-messengers/ Purchase Wendy's book, The Angel Heart - https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Heart-Wendy-Nadherny-Fachon/dp/1967270279/ref=sr_1_1 Read about DIPG: Eternal Hope Versus Terminal Corruption by Dean Fachon begin to uncover the t