Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit
I’m a regular at frog church, I hug trees, talk to sagebrush, and a quiet walk in a foggy forest does more for my soul than 10 hours of meditating. So I was delighted when I found this gem in a little indie bookstore in St. Petersburg last month. “Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit” is the rabbit hole I’ve been looking for in a book. It’s filled with spiritual insights about the natural world that really resonate with me.
I’ve always been aware of the mysterious transformative power of being in nature, and connected with trees, plants and wildlife. But the book’s author, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, opened my eyes even more to the ways nature is such a miraculous gift (and so often taken foregranted!). In our modern and busy lives, everyone is hungry for a deeper sense of connection, purpose, and meaning. Nature is a perfect place to seek your true home.
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
Lyanda delves into the latest scientific research on the benefits of spending time in nature, and shares stories of people who have found healing, transformation, and inspiration through their interactions with the natural world.
On the flip side of the science, "Rooted" is like a meditation on the spiritual dimensions of nature and the ways our relationship with the natural world connects us to something greater than ourselves. This is an invaluable insight in a world where so many people are disillusioned with religious belief systems around a higher power. She draws on a range of spiritual traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Native American spirituality, to explore ways we can deepen our connection to nature and to the divine.
“The natural world is always communicating with us, if we are willing to listen.”
If you’ve always had a deep inner sense that nature is important to your spiritual life and you want to cultivate a deeper connection with the natural world, you will love this book!