As I reflect on this month’s theme of Harmonious Living, I’m reminded that this is more

than just a seasonal topic—it’s a deep, divine calling. We were created to live in balance:

with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us. Harmony isn’t just a nice

ideal—it’s part of our spiritual and biological blueprint.

Our instruction manual, the Bible, offers abundant guidance on living in right relationship. Romans 12:18 encourages us, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Genesis gives us the first image of this—humanity placed lovingly in a garden, in rhythm with nature, with meaningful work, nourishing food, and communion with God. It specifically states “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” That’s harmony. That’s the design.

But today, we’ve veered far from that design. We exhaust the Earth instead of tending it. We glorify hustle over rest. We trade mindful connection for constant noise. And we see the impact: climate disruption, chronic illness, and spiritual fatigue. As the Earth suffers, so do we.

The link between environmental degradation and human health is no longer theoretical, it’s tangible. Scripture reflects this truth. In Leviticus 26, God outlines blessings for honoring divine order and consequences for turning away—both for us and for the land. “I will send rain in its season… the ground will yield its crops,” we’re promised. But when we ignore creation’s rhythms, “the land will not yield its produce.” This was more than advice; it was a covenant.

In this month’s Green Living article, “The Harmonious Home,” we explore how simple shifts in our

living environments—reducing toxins, embracing natural materials, restoring calm—can bring

us back into alignment with nature. It’s a reminder that caring for the Earth is not separate from

caring for ourselves.

Harmony also shows up in small, powerful ways—like the sprouts and microgreens featured in

“Small but Mighty.” These tiny greens nourish deeply and grow with minimal impact. They remind

us: we don’t need excess to thrive. Nature is generous, if we’re willing to work with it.

Living harmoniously today requires intention. It means slowing down. Listening to our bodies.

Choosing clean food, clean air, and clean thoughts. It means resisting systems that divide us from

nature, from one another, and from our true selves.

The good news? Since we were made for this harmony, it isn’t something we need to invent—it’s

something we can return to. Our bodies know it. Our spirits crave it. And when we choose this

way of living, we open ourselves to better health, deeper relationships, clearer minds, and more joy.

Climate change isn’t a distant issue—it’s here. It’s touching our daily lives through heat, stress,

disrupted food systems, and rising illness. Our health and the health of the planet are inseparably

linked. Ignoring that truth comes at a cost.

But we can be part of the healing. Every time we plant something, breathe mindfully, unplug,

extend kindness, or clear toxins from our spaces—we’re stepping back into divine order.