"The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
An Awesome Way to Make Kids Less Self-Absorbed
"I've been inspired by recent news stories of children who are working to make a difference in the world, committed to projects much bigger than themselves. There's Malala Yousufzai, the young advocate for girls' education in Pakistan; Craig Kielburger, who advocates for the abolishment of child labor; and Ryan Hreljac, who raises money to build wells in developing countries. The list goes on and on.
But there's a flip side to these stories. Research suggests that some young people in the United States are actually becoming more self-absorbed and less connected to others." [more]
But there's a flip side to these stories. Research suggests that some young people in the United States are actually becoming more self-absorbed and less connected to others." [more]
Reading Corner
Title: SUBLIME NATURE: Photographs That Awe and Inspire
Compiled by: Cristina Mittermeier Ages: Any
"This exquisite and inspiring book of landscape photography from National Geographic captures the beauty of nature in all its breathtaking variations. Natural scenery, whether mountain peaks against a crystal blue sky or shimmering expanses of ocean or desert, the exquisite geometry of tide marks on a beach or the perfection of a moss-laden path, affects us deeply, by turns eliciting joy, peace, awe, and a state of grace. Sublime Nature collects images that inspire these emotions, culled from the world's leading photographers. Award-winning photojournalist and conservationist Cristina Mittermeier contextualises the sentiments captured in the photographs, offering readers a visceral connection to the natural universe. Interspersed throughout the book are inspiring quotations from the world's leading naturalists and environmentalists, including Henry David Thoreau John Muir, Rachel Carson, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thoreau reminds us that Nature is full of genius, full of divinity, while his friend Emerson declares, Lose yourself in nature and find peace.
Mittermeier's introduction and poetic chapter essays capture the special bond between photographers and nature as their often singular companion when alone in the field, using patience and wiles to capture these indelible moments. Poetic, inspiring, and filled with breathtaking images, Sublime Nature stunningly captures our special relationship with nature in all its abundant incarnations, and inspires us to reap its life-giving and wondrous gifts and to care about protecting its future." -- Bookdepository.com Review
Compiled by: Cristina Mittermeier Ages: Any
"This exquisite and inspiring book of landscape photography from National Geographic captures the beauty of nature in all its breathtaking variations. Natural scenery, whether mountain peaks against a crystal blue sky or shimmering expanses of ocean or desert, the exquisite geometry of tide marks on a beach or the perfection of a moss-laden path, affects us deeply, by turns eliciting joy, peace, awe, and a state of grace. Sublime Nature collects images that inspire these emotions, culled from the world's leading photographers. Award-winning photojournalist and conservationist Cristina Mittermeier contextualises the sentiments captured in the photographs, offering readers a visceral connection to the natural universe. Interspersed throughout the book are inspiring quotations from the world's leading naturalists and environmentalists, including Henry David Thoreau John Muir, Rachel Carson, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thoreau reminds us that Nature is full of genius, full of divinity, while his friend Emerson declares, Lose yourself in nature and find peace.
Mittermeier's introduction and poetic chapter essays capture the special bond between photographers and nature as their often singular companion when alone in the field, using patience and wiles to capture these indelible moments. Poetic, inspiring, and filled with breathtaking images, Sublime Nature stunningly captures our special relationship with nature in all its abundant incarnations, and inspires us to reap its life-giving and wondrous gifts and to care about protecting its future." -- Bookdepository.com Review
Recommended by Cubs Editors
Be the Change
Natural wonders, simple beauty, art, science, music, all are inspirational. Take a moment and watch some of these videos to see if they inspire awe in you or your children. You may find awe in one of the natural wonders of the sea or land, or you may need look no further than your own front yard. Natural wonders, simple beauty, art, science, music, all are inspirational. Take a moment and watch some of these videos to see if they inspire awe in you or your children. You may find awe in one of the natural wonders of the sea or land, or you may need look no further than your own front yard.
If you are interested in the connection between awe and gratitude, watch this brief video.
With your child, identify three things each day this week of which you are in awe, and/or for which you are grateful.
If you are interested in the connection between awe and gratitude, watch this brief video.
With your child, identify three things each day this week of which you are in awe, and/or for which you are grateful.
