Throughout the ages, people all over the world have gone alone into nature to see themselves, their lives and their relation to Spirit more clearly. In many cultures, from the Celts to the Australian Aboriginals to Native North Americans, this time alone has been an important part of spiritual practice. Most of the leading figures of the world's great religions had their most significant moments of revelation or enlightenment in the arms of nature. Think Moses on the mountain, Jesus fasting in the desert and Buddha under the tree.

In this experiential and interactive presentation, participants will learn some of the theories and tools for connecting to self and Spirit through connecting to nature. We will bring elements of nature indoors for creative interaction that evokes self-awareness or spiritual insight. Participants can expect to learn how natural settings can be utilized by themselves or others (like clients and parishioners) when faced with a transition or decision, when seeking more clarity or a new perspective around an issue, or when seeking to understand or deepen their spirituality.