S'mores Stories: “Being Inspired and Called to Environmental Action by Wonder and Awe"
Lisa Emanuelson has lived her life as an exploration of “What are we here for?” Honoring balance and the purpose of all beings, embodying the value of ongoing connection and activity outdoors, and sensing Nature as an ever-present companion have been her guidelines through her journey. Following these guidelines, she finds herself in a place of “I’ve definitely chosen the thing that I love.”
Listening to Lisa’s story can inspire you to:
Listen deeply and learn “who’s in the neighborhood” by tuning in to the different voices of birds, animals, and even whales;
See the world from a different perspective, one sourced in vastness when we let ourselves sense the grand scheme of things;
Cultivate sparks of inspiration and curiosity in ourselves and other human beings.
Lisa points out that when we see the power of a great white shark or swim with manta rays, we can remember our place and recognize that even though we can have a big impact, we’re really not that big. This humility, then, can lead us back to a sense of reverence and deeper wonder and appreciation of Earth and all her beings.
About Lisa Emanuelson
Lisa Emanuelson is a marine biologist and passionate science communicator. Lisa has spent her career sharing her love of marine biology with students and adults. She has spent a lot of time in and around the ocean, as well as in wild spaces. Lisa enjoys seeing the spark of interest when talking with people about protecting the ocean and our natural world.
Curiosity, wonder and exploration have been part of Lisa’s way-of-being in the world since the beginning. Stewardship and caring have always been integral parts of her relationship with the Outdoors. This sense of reciprocity combined with a willingness to ask questions have led her to a life dedicated to helping awaken others to the larger continuum of which we are part.
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