In this episode we unpack American Naturalist and Environmental Activist John Muir's Spiritual Writings from 1867-1915.
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Spiritual Writings by John Muir
Chief Seattle full Speech 1854
*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