Living Earthwise means to live from the interconnectedness of all things and the importance of cultivating relationships with nature, the land, with one's inner self, with one's ancestors, and with others. It's a way of reconnecting to the world that addresses the disconnection often experienced in modern life by seeking to foster deeper, more meaningful connections in the world.

We aim to protect the plants, animals, water, geological features, culture and history of our ecosystem. We continue to learn about nature and share what we have learned with others as we explore the wonders of nature. We practice to develop understanding and compassion in order to live peacefully and protect the lives of people, animals, plants, and minerals.

Living Earthwise is not simply to be in the forest or walk the trails. It is to become part of the living world, to walk with care and protection in your heart. We are not separate from nature, but is a listening presence within it.

We walk through the world as if every stone and tree were special. Every step is a offering of respect for the living Earth. We see nature not as a resource to be used, but as a friend to be listened to. The forest, rivers, birds, beaches, and winds are seen as parents, teachers, and friends we can learn from.

Just as we know the outer wilderness, we also explore the inner wilderness where all our thoughts, feelings, and emotions live. We are aware of their inner weather, and like the outer weather we know how to prepare and adapt for clear skies or stormy days. We do not turn away from discomfort. We look right at it. Sit beside it. Learn its shape, size, and color. We befriend our inner wilderness. We learn that to walk the wild outside, we must first befriend the wild within.