
Drawing on extensive experience in both forest ecology and spirituality, Norcross and Rampy invite readers into a deep mutual relationship with trees, whose wisdom provides comfort, resilience, guidance, and hope during these challenging times. Living amid the uncertainty of climate chaos and biodiversity loss, humans experience loneliness, anxiety, grief, and fear. Such times call them to a fuller spiritual presence, richer connections to the world around, and a deeper knowing that all are held within a sacred web of life. Pulling from the Center for Spirituality in Nature organization’s coursework, Norcross and Rampy offer guidance and practices based on their experiences leading walks, retreats, and pilgrimages for over two decades. Having witnessed the profound healing and restorative power of trees, they offer the wisdom of trees as wordless ministers to weary souls. When readers learn the ecology of the forest and how to be present in nature, their eyes are opened to the awe and wonder of the world, deepening their sense of sacred oneness.