Nature’s Ways

About the Book

There are many paths to the sacred, whatever you hold that be. And the most ancient and primal of these is communion with the natural world. If you long to loosen the restraints of your ego, experience the spiritual power of the Creation, and embrace its timeless wisdom, Nature’s Ways can be your companion and guide. You will learn to cultivate an intimate bond with nature, providing a sanctuary from life’s tribulations and a spiritual home for sculpting your soul. Whether you are a lifelong “nature mystic” or someone newly drawn to this time-honored spiritual path, this book will help shepherd you to the mysteries of the Creation, including those residing within your own spirit. You will discover how to enter nature’s spiritual doorways, those that transport us to the miraculous power innervating all of existence. Therein we discover a clearer sense of who we are, why we are, and to what we belong. The Creation is a long and mystifying journey, a great story told through the majesty, beauty, and creative power of the natural world. We can soulfully embrace this journey by following nature’s ways.

About the Author

Philip Sutton Chard is a psychotherapist, writer, and naturalist who has pioneered the use of nature interaction to promote emotional healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening. He authored The Healing Earth, a groundbreaking work in ecopsychology, writes an award-winning column in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel titled "Out Of My Mind”, is a contributing writer to Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul, has appeared on ABC’s 20/20 and numerous other media outlets, and taught behavioral sciences at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. He blends his professional pursuits with his passion for backpacking, nature photography, Great Lakes sailing, and the natural sciences. Visit him at www.philipchard.com.