by Editor | Dec 2, 2016 | Learning from Nature, Mongolia, Universal Principles and Values
In the lore surrounding Genghis Khan: his life, the rise of his empire, and perhaps the fall of the empire through succeeding generations, there is an enduring presence of the Eternal Blue Sky and the Burkhan Khaldun, or God Mountain in Mongolian. When he was still...
by Main | Jun 6, 2014 | Learning from Nature, Peacebuilding
Dr. Moon recently mentioned Dr. Maya Angelou’s last tweet, posted on May 23rd, five days before she passed away. Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God. — Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) May 23, 2014 Her quote still resonates, reminding...
by Main | May 22, 2014 | 2014, Learning from Nature
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon has often shared his love for nature, what he calls his first school and place of worship. Recently he expressed, “I love creation because it puts things into perspective.” When one stands in front of the majesty and harshness of nature,...
by Main | Jul 26, 2013 | 2013, Extended Family Model, Learning from Nature, Service and Volunteerism, Universal Principles and Values
During a recent interview with DongA Daily, Dr. Moon spoke candidly of how he and his wife, Mrs. Jun Sook Moon, have raised their children. “We have tried to challenge our children to grow up to be responsible and accountable young men and women in front of God and...
by Main | Jul 31, 2012 | 2012, Americas, Global Peace Youth Corps, Learning from Nature, Youth Leadership
I was reminded of why I go into the mountains when I read about the mountain challenges of the youth leaders from the Global Peace Youth Corps in Mt. Kilimanjaro and the mountains of Montana. Before any major undertaking I go into the mountains to align my...
by Main | Jul 13, 2012 | 2012, Learning from Nature
Nature is my place of worship. High on a summit after scaling steep slopes and rocky faces, I have met God. There, the ground is barren; nothing can survive that high. The wind blows unhindered, ready to sweep me off the pinnacle. Below, the jagged rocks look up....
