“turbulence” is so apropos! I relate it to my own outdoor ministry practices that entail wilderness experiences and natural habitat restoration work. See Gary Snyder, “Practicing the Wild” and Belden C Lane, “Backpacking with the Saints” as points of reference. They among others even from antiquity note the transformative value that accrues to intentional wilderness engagement. John Muir, for instance strapped himself atop a conifer tree during a violent windstorm to learn its effects - physical as fully as metaphysical. Seems a periodic dose of turbulence can do one’s journey good.
If you haven't listened to Barbara Brown Taylor talk about "subsistence spirituality" on the Evolving Faith podcast, I recommend it. Thanks for commenting!!
I’ll need to view that from BBT, indeed. She’s offered valuable insight over the years. https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2022/08/04/we-should-all-aspire-to-be-peasants/ offers a modern perspective
“turbulence” is so apropos! I relate it to my own outdoor ministry practices that entail wilderness experiences and natural habitat restoration work. See Gary Snyder, “Practicing the Wild” and Belden C Lane, “Backpacking with the Saints” as points of reference. They among others even from antiquity note the transformative value that accrues to intentional wilderness engagement. John Muir, for instance strapped himself atop a conifer tree during a violent windstorm to learn its effects - physical as fully as metaphysical. Seems a periodic dose of turbulence can do one’s journey good.
If you haven't listened to Barbara Brown Taylor talk about "subsistence spirituality" on the Evolving Faith podcast, I recommend it. Thanks for commenting!!