What Nature Knows: Poems and Meditations
Explore the soothing wisdom of nature and the power of togetherness in this collection of short poems and meditations.
“Let’s rest together
in the space
that separates words,
where quiet hangs
like a hammock
strung between sounds,
where silence is not
an awkward beat
but a place to breathe
in the chasm below noise.”
— from What Nature Knows (2021)
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Meet Chrissa Ventrelle
Author
Chrissa Harley Ventrelle braids the wild, the spiritual, and the human into inspirational poems and meditations. Her latest book, What Nature Knows, was born during the pandemic and the rhythm offered by extra time outdoors with family and friends.
Her writing journey has included topics ranging from the Bay Area’s best bakeries to innovations in the nonprofit sector. Chrissa has a BA in Economics from the University of Notre Dame and Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan. She is a California native who currently lives in Connecticut with her husband and kids.
Her desire is you will find hope, resilience, grace, and joy in her writing.
May It Be: Growing a Genuine Life
Feel inspired by this collection of short, powerful blessings on creating a growing and giving life, while celebrating along the way.
“May you examine
the loose threads of your life
and pause before pulling,
knowing an impulsive tug
can unravel stitches
of labor and love.”
— from May It Be : Growing a Genuine Life (2017)
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