A study of the ethical and philosophical principles of Aikido, as envisioned by its founder Morihei Ueshiba, and how this unique martial art can deepen our connection to nature Here is a unique approach to the teachings of the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, as interpreted by his direct student of fifteen years. Mitsugi Saotome examines the spiritual philosophy of the Founder, the warrior ideals of feudal Japan as the basis of his martial arts philosophy, and the scientific principles underlying the philosophy of Aikido technique. The author shows that the physical movement of Aikido is the embodiment of principles of the spirit. Negative force is not countered with aggression but is controlled and redirected through the power and balance of spiral movement. This is the shape of Aikido and the dynamic shape at the foundation of all energies of existence. Aikido movement can only be understood from its roots in universal law and the processes of nature. The sincere practice and study of Aikido deepens our appreciation for the perfection of nature's balance and brings us back into harmony with our environment, other people, and ourselves. Abundantly illustrated with the author's drawings, diagrams, and calligraphies, as well as photographs demonstrating Aikido techniques, the book also offers a history of Aikido, personal anecdotes about the Founder, and translations of several of his lectures.

It was a fine day, a little girl, nearly 13 years old, saw a blank page and a pencil kept near her and perhaps did not liking its voidness thought to befriend it, stretched her arms towards it and wrote her very first poem. From then with every scribble she did made their bond grow stronger. Nature's Harmony perfectly explains her love for nature. She finds beauty, love, kindness and compassion in the natural world and desires for others to feel it too through her poetries. This book holds in itself the essence of the nature's beauty and the pain of a wounded mother; the liveliness of a colourful world and the misery of a poor soul; the mystery of somethings, the emotions ignored; the story of a bird and that of marigold; the twisted secrets of a magical world, the revelations from the stories that unfold; a different world which sees the different eyes, the aura of the moonlight; the remorse of a crime, the departure from life, the unhappiness from a wish unrealized; the biases of heriarchy, silent voices of serenity, the believe that blooms the flower out from ice; and atlast the relief from winding out while listening to winter's lullaby. Together these poems are sudden feelings that luckily reached the paper before fading away in ignorance and now will remain imprinted perpetually in the heart of this not so little girl now and hopefully many many others.

A seasonal journey to creative and joyful writing In Earth Joy Writing, Cassie Premo Steele draws upon her life’s work as a teacher of writing, literature, and mindfulness to help writers foster a greater connection between the natural world and their own creativity. Earth Joy Writing is a writer’s guide to reconnecting to the earth. In chapters divided by seasons and months of the year, this book will guide you through reflections, exercises, meditations, and journaling prompts—all designed to help you connect more deeply with yourself, others, and your natural surroundings. Weaving together poetry, stories, and cultural wisdom, Earth Joy Writing invites us to consider our connection to the earth and offers hands-on exercises that will help us meaningfully reconnect with our creative selves and with the planet we all share.

This text argues that separating nature and the life of spirit not only precludes an understanding of how consciousness, awareness of value, and the pursuit of ideal possibilities originate in nature but also masks the discovery of how experience can be me

Created by paper-cutting artist Mihoko "garden" Kurihara, this grown-up coloring book presents pastoral vignettes both whimsical and serene: squirrels, birds, rabbits, deer, butterflies, foxes, and more, all surrounded by lush florals. Each drawing imparts a sense of calm, and the book also includes eight pages of full-color art plus two heavy-stock pages to use for framing or gift tags.

Have you ever wondered how you can maintain your current lifestyle, but not exhaust our planet's resources? In modern times, many of us have environmental knowledge but we lack an understanding of how to apply that knowledge to our everyday lives. Bridging this gap is what has motivated ecological economist Dr Kamaljit Sangha to write this book. Dr Sangha examines how people can make a difference to the environment by proposing little actions at the household scale that can contribute towards saving our planet. This book examines how to:- Minimise the gap between scientific knowledge and public awareness- Reduce the impact of our actions on our natural environment- Maintain our earth's natural resources- Be happier and healthier by recognising our reliance on Mother Nature and re-establishing our connections with nature. Dr Sangha believes there are a few, very easy steps that everyone - whether they reside in the city or the country - can take to save money, their mental and physical health, and ultimately our planet.