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Teddy Roosevelt—John Muir—Grand Canyon

September 9, 2015 by bofaw 60 Comments

It is intriguing to note that, even though Teddy Roosevelt traveled the world seeking adventure, one of his greatest experiences occurred in 1903 when he camped with John Muir near Yosemite’s Glacier Point. He was inspired and encouraged by Muir to initiate the American Antiquities Act which led to creating 18 National Monuments preserving over … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Grand Canyon, John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt, Yosemite

THE GRAND CANYON—Henry Van Dyke

August 24, 2015 by bofaw Leave a Comment

Warning: Henry Van Dyke’s epic poem, “THE GRAND CANYON,” is “soul food” and beyond the “fast-food” attention span.  However, it just might be the most important poem you will ever read.Van Dyke plumbs the depth of Grand Canyon and the depth of the human soul. He challenges believers and non-believers to set aside their baggage … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Author Lowell Harrison Young, bio-spirituality. freedom of religion, Biodesign Out For A Walk, Grand Canyon, John Muir, soul medicine, spirituality

Wilderness—Medicine—Healing—Inspiration

May 26, 2015 by bofaw Leave a Comment

I wonder what the person was thinking when he/she ordered this sign. Is the photographer standing outside and looking into “the wilderness”? Does the trail, with a beginning and destination, not disqualify the area as true wilderness? Does the sign not reflect man’s insatiable need to tame, name, define and label everything like an alpha-wolf … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Biodesign Out For A Walk, John Muir, nature inspiration, wilderness

The Spirit Of Thanksgiving: Pilgrims On A Journey

November 17, 2014 by bofaw Leave a Comment

Ellis Island – Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Pb2ia28QM From a purely biological perspective, what has evolved into what is currently called the United States, is simply a matter of ecology. Darwin would describe it as “survival-of-the fittest,” but it involves plants and animals seeking a place on the planet to live. From a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Author Lowell Harrison Young, ecology, Ellis Island, John Muir, Spirit of Thanksgiving

Modern Temple Destroyers

September 2, 2014 by bofaw Leave a Comment

“These temple-destroyers, devotees of ravaging commercialism, seem to have a perfect contempt for Nature, and, instead of lifting their eyes to the God of the mountains, lift them to the Almighty Dollar. Dam Hetch Hetchy! As well dam for water tanks people’s cathedrals and churches, for no holier temple has ever been consecrated by the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Hetch Hetchy, John Burroughs, John Muir, Preserving Yosemite, Teddy Roosevelt, Yellowstone

John and Louie-Wanda Muir: United in marriage and in the battle to save wilderness areas.

August 22, 2014 by bofaw Leave a Comment

“When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.” – John Muir It is highly likely that only the most ardent followers of John … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Alaska, John Muir, Louie-Wanda Muir

Love Lessons

June 29, 2014 by bofaw Leave a Comment

“Into this one mountain Nature gathered her choicest treasures, to draw her lovers into close and confiding communion.” – John Muir     Fans of John Muir clearly understand that his love of nature stirred every fiber of his being. For him, nature was not only a pathway to the universe, but also a pathway … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Author Lowell Harrison Young, John Muir, love lessons, spiritual growth, Yosemite weddings

Eco-warfare In Yosemite Valley

April 10, 2014 by bofaw Leave a Comment

      Controversial issues can not exist without at least two conflicting points of view. Although John Muir’s primary vision for Yosemite Valley was a place for spiritual renewal, he also described it as a place to play. In a discussion about whether to allow automobiles into Yosemite Valley, he reluctantly agreed that it … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Eco-Warfare, enviromental disaster, John Muir, Yosemite, Yosemite Valley
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