Mark your calendars! Monthly Wordless Wetland Walk! Saturday, May 26, 2012.  The swamp is green and beautiful in May.  Come walk in the woods in a new way–  No bird ID, no photography tips – just really being present on a silent walk.  Sound good?  Here’s what one recent walker had to say: “This  walk without talking was like a wordless conversation with the senses.  We were intelligently guided in ways to see, hear, smell and feel nature.  It was like a balm or medicine and I just seemed to soak it up.  Can’t think of a better way to spend a morning.”

This is one of my favorite things: my free monthly Wordless Wetland Walk! You can read about the first one here. We’ll practice some cool techniques for Wordlessness and Oneness (see below about this information in Martha Beck’s new book) in the beautiful woods and wetlands of Jean Lafitte National Park.  I’ll be hosting the next walk on Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 9-11:00 a.m., rain or shine, cool or warm.  We’ll meet at the Pecan Grove Parking area – that’s on the other side of the road from the Visitor Center parking area.  Dress for the weather and for insects, and note that the trails on this side of the park are not on a boardwalk so parts of the trail may be wet, muddy or even a little bit under water!  Or they might be high and dry – you never know.

Email me if you’re interested in attending at carla@livingwildandprecious.com.   And let me know if you need more directions – I’ll be happy to send a map and more info!

Wild New World Book Club!
We had great fun in January and February discussing Martha’s new book, Finding Your Way in a Wild New World. I’m considering doing the whole thing again for folks who missed out on the first go ’round.  If you’re interested, email me at carla@livingwildandprecious.com and I’ll keep you posted!

I’m in the process of coming up with a new set of times for the next book club, and I’ll let you know – at this point I’m thinking summer because I’ve realized that spring has grown a bit packed!

We’ll meet on the phone weekly for three weeks and each evening’s discussion will focus on a different part of the book but will stand alone so you can attend one call or all three.  You don’t have to have the book to join in – just like in my regular book club everyone has something great to offer even when they haven’t read the book – so if you’re curious, contact me and let’s start up a new group!

Session1 : Wordlessness and Oneness: Exploring Paths of Delight, Deep Play, and Believing the Opposite.
Session 2: Imagination: Visiting Uncharted Islands, Spotting Success, and The Hero’s Saga
Session 3: Forming: Rest, Play, Surrender and Finding Your Tribe

I’ve been thrilled by the great discussions prompted by this thought-provoking book.  Let’s get together via conference call line and share our thoughts and stories about living in a Wild New World!