In this essay, Brian revels in the nature of the universe as a whole as shown through the mighty salmon. The cosmic sap that the drives the salmon, spins the planets, and flows through us is celebrated as that which connects us to the stars.
Read ArticleIn this essay, Paul explores the embracive Thomas Berry phrase "the universe is a communion of subjects rather than a collection of objects" as it relates to the understanding of and relation to the passion of animals. Throughout this work, Paul highlights key ideas from a remarkable collection of eductors, authors, and activists to provide pathways to an understanding of ourselves as citizens in a more-than-human world that are responsible to a "greater self".
Read ArticleThe world watched in horror as some of history's most beautiful works of religious art became flame, then smoke, then atmosphere. Stunned to our bones, again, by the mystery of death. Only in the rarest places, including the poetry of our most profound mystics as well as the ravings of our saddest lunatics, is death admired. Our fear reveals our intense love of our fragile lives. Even pyramids fail as bargaining chips.
Read ArticleThe featured conversations on this page are from the Journey of the Universe Conversation Series, formerly titled "Education Series." The twenty-part series is available for purchase in a 4-DVD set.
