Wilderness Wisdom

History tells us Theodore Roosevelt was a force of nature. It doesn't tell us about the time nature almost broke him. In 1893, the future President published The Wilderness Hunter, including a chilling, factual account of a "goblin-beast" that stalked a trapper named Bauman. Historians dismiss it as a campfire tale. They are wrong. Dakota Territory, 1886. Two years after the death of his wife, a grief-hardened Theodore Roosevelt is serving as a Deputy Sheriff in the badlands. When a prospector is found with his neck wrung like a chicken and his camp destroyed by a beast walking on two legs,...

There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both an indicator of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. Crow Planet reminds us that we do not need to head to faraway places to encounter "nature." Rather, even in the suburbs and cities where...

Years after losing his lower right leg in a motorcycle crash, Robert Kull traveled to a remote island in Patagonia's coastal wilderness with equipment and supplies to live alone for a year. He sought to explore the effects of deep solitude on the body and mind and to find the spiritual answers he'd been seeking all his life.

Survive anything nature throws your way with these survival tips and wilderness philosophy from renowned outdoorsman and now beloved TikTok star Donny Dust. Donny Dust is a US Marine Corps veteran who now owns and operates Colorado’s premier survival and wilderness self-reliance school. He’s...

SLEEPING COLD, EATING DIRT, AND LOVING IT! MISADVENTURES IN MOTHER NATURE’S QUIRKY OUTDOORS Somewhere between getting lost in a rainstorm while dressed in shorts and a trash bag, and ducking into a cave that smelled like a coyote, it hit me: I’d picked up a fair amount of outdoor wisdom. Like the lightning cracking outside, the idea struck…maybe it was time for me to write a book! This collection of fifty hilarious, true-life tales covers: Camping, backpacking, caving, and whitewater rafting Survival foods (yes, you can eat that) and medicinal plants Skunks, Boy Scouts, and Forest ...

Connecting with nature and nature beings to help heal us and the Earth Provides experiential practices to communicate with nature and access the creative power of the Earth Shares transformative wisdom teachings from conversations with nature beings, such as Snowy Owl, Snake, Blackberry...

Build a confident friendship with Jesus using practical techniques backed by timeless wisdom to carry you through seasons of difficulty and back to abundance—from pastor and speaker Faith Eury Cho. “A kind guide to help us explore the riches of our friend and Savior, Jesus . . . You’ll...

A brutifal journey from ego stripping to transformation. Our society’s recent dark night of the soul during the pandemic and other world crises left many of us longing to continue awakening to find a new purpose, meaning, and coming together. Elisabeth’s tale of spiritual emergency shows us how to heal, grow, search for truth, find a greater purpose, and arrive at wholeness. She shares a list of tips and resources for others who may experience such a rapid awakening.

Unveil the serenity and boundless spiritual wisdom nestled within the heart of nature through the enigmatic pages of "Echoes of the Wild." This transformative eBook compels you to unearth the profound connection between your spirit and the untamed elements surrounding us. Embark on a journey to uncover the whispers of the forest, with "Echoes of the Wild" as your guide. Immerse yourself in the Language of the Forest and learn to communicate with the verdant world. Let the soothing rhythms of the natural world harmonize with your soul, influencing your spiritual practice with the moon's ...

Immerse yourself in the thrilling and gripping narrative of the 'Homestead Haven' eBook. This guide promises to transport you right into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, offering insight, courage, and sparking the spirit of thriving against all odds. The narrative begins with an understanding of this unique landscape, defining natural challenges and unraveling survival strategies. It transitions into planning an ideal homestead, with special emphasis on sustainable practices. As the narrative unfolds, it discusses the nuts and bolts of setting up your homestead, including construction ...

Embark on an enlightening journey through the deep-rooted wisdom of nature with "Primal Healing," a transformative eBook that unveils the potent synergy between a primal lifestyle and the power of herbal remedies. This tome is a treasure map guiding you through the lush gardens of herbalism and into the heart of ancestral well-being, where you will discover the art of living in harmony with the earth's natural rhythms. Navigate the lush terrain of Chapter 1, where the primal philosophy of health unfolds, marrying ancient herbal wisdom with the demands of our modern existence. Learn how to ...

An old traveler tells his grandchildren how he survived a harsh winter alone in the American Northwest during the gold rush of the 1800s, facing brutal cold and hungry wolves, and finding help from an unexpected source. This is a short story of about 3k words.

Explores 13 principles of unconditional love for addressing the trauma of domestication, healing relationships, and restoring deep connection to the inner guidance of your wild soul Explains the nature of trauma from the perspective of emotional development Provides experiential...

An eclectic blend from an unknown poet. Writings of the soul, the heart, the mind and body. Created in the moment, molded by the ebb and flow of that unpredictable thing called Life. This short collection covers a variety of emotions, feelings, themes, and topics Includes: the mystery of living, the sublimity of nature, the instability of self, self-purpose, the fragility of the psyche, animal attitudes and behaviors, anthropomorphism, materialism, assonance, consonance, slant rhyme, formal rhyme sequences, metaphorical conceit, self-destruction, earthly wonder, depression, dehumanization, ...

Featured on YouVersion Bible App Devotional Reading Plan. Feeling abandoned, lost or tossed about? Maybe you even felt like God has hung you out to dry in the desert! Favored Not Forgotten shows you the light about dark seasons in your life. Even the most promising opportunities begin with a "wilderness season." God has never been closer to you than now. Learn how to embrace these seasons of preparation for promotion. Learn how to Embrace the Season, Thrive in Obscurity, and Activate your Purpose in this exciting promise from God, and always remember that you are Favored, Not Forgotten.

Stop surviving and start thriving “You are either leaving the wilderness, entering the wilderness, or are in the wilderness.” – Ron DiCianni Have you experienced one of the following: The tragic loss of a loved one? Overwhelming financial hardship? A crippling diagnosis? Shattered dreams? Where is God in the midst of it all? Closer than you think. Using Biblical examples and relevant real-life stories, authors Ron DiCianni and Lance Wubbels encourage anyone at any stage of a wilderness experience. They remind you that complete reliance on God’s unfailing love and presence will take ...

The International Bestseller 'A love story to the mountains in the mist, the pulsating northern lights and the red deer at dawn. And to independence' – The Washington Post 'A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightful' – Kirkus Reviews 'Ken Smith’s...

A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightful' - Kirkus Reviews 'Ken Smith’s advice for staying alive in inclement conditions could equally be applied to achieving hard-won dreams' – Geographical 'For anyone who feels they are merely going through the...