23. John Muir on Finding God in Nature

In this episode we unpack American Naturalist and Environmental Activist John Muir's Spiritual Writings from 1867-1915.

These letters explores...

• The Revitalizing Effects of Wilderness on the Body and Spirit
• The Interconnectedness of All Things in Nature
• Finding Gratitude in the Big and Little Things in Life

Links to Reading & Articles mentioned

Spiritual Writings by John Muir

Man and Nature by Alan Watts

Chief Seattle full Speech 1854

Cinderella Man (film)

*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