Learning Lessons from Nature
In the wilderness, one comes to understand that there is an essence to life far greater than things in our material lives. The clearest evidence and greatest lessons about our essential spirituality are found in nature. That is why I go to the mountains when I want to reflect deeply and renew my spirit.
Morality and Innovation: Two Sides of a Coin
“When we live in accordance with universal laws and in harmony with the natural world, we can best tap the resourceful energy of human creativity. Innovative leadership focuses that energy to find new and inventive approaches to solve problems and create new...
Discovering Self Mastery through Nature
“In the wilderness, one comes to understand that there is an essence to life far greater than things in our material lives. That is why I go to the mountains when I want to reflect deeply and renew my spirit.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon As one of humankind’s greatest...
"There are immutable principles and laws which govern the natural universe; these principles are also the foundation for a just, ethical and peaceful world. It is vital that we seek greater understanding of these principles, as they can form the basis for universally...
Genghis Khan and His Personal Standard of Leadership
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...
“In that quietude you might hear the voice of God”
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...
Nature Lessons from Dr. Hyun Jin Moon
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, the most...
Raising Children through Service and Nature
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...
Becoming One With The Natural World
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...
My Place of Worship
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....