Written for Kosmos Journal, Vol. 24, Issue 4

A few kilometers off the east coast of Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula lie four small islands that teem with life throughout the summer. The Witless Bay Ecological Reserve is the nesting and breeding home for over two million seabirds. It includes the largest North American colony of Atlantic puffins and the Leach’s storm-petrel colony of 620,000 pairs.12

​As our pilgrim group travels via catamaran to a close but respectful distance from the nesting areas, we are greeted by wave after wave of bouncing puffins, glancing off the water in what seems to be sheer joy. So fast and ecstatic are these horn-beaked “sea clowns,” I fear they will collide with our boat. Sometimes referred to as “little brothers of the north” for their black and white, monk-like plumage, they appear nothing like reverent clerics as they frolic in their summer home. Read the full article here. 

Interview with David J. Brown for the More To Come blog. 

In our time of converging crises it may seem that the end of the world is near. But that perspective misses one important element. “The end of the world as we know it is not the end of the world, full stop,” social thinker and writer Dougald Hine reminds us. “(W)e live within stories whose ending lies beyond the horizons of our lifetimes.”
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Some of our most astute scientists, philosophers, storytellers, and mystics are seeking to reweave our connections between soul and earth in ways that look beyond our brief lifespans. They are encouraging conversations that are “far deeper and more profound than that of saving our lifestyle.” Read the full interview here. 

Interview with JeJune Magazine

"Once teeming with diverse plant and animal species, the Earth was a vibrant ecosystem. However, as we navigate the year 2024, we find ourselves grappling to safeguard the remaining creatures from extinction, often unaware of the harm inflicted upon our planet. By listening to Leah Rampy, the author of Earth & Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, individuals can gain insights into the necessary steps to reestablish a meaningful connection with the Earth. Through compelling narratives, Rampy deeply resonates with readers, urging them to embrace the Earth and appreciate its magnificence." Read the full interview here. 

Original article for Women Writers, Women's Books

“It’s not really a cheerful topic,” my friend ventured as she zeroed in on my book title. 

“No,” I thought to myself. “It’s not intended to be.” 
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In fact, I wrote Earth and Soul: Reconnecting amid Climate Chaos because I am deeply concerned about devastating losses that we seem intent on ignoring. I liken it to walking along the edge of a steep cliff. Waves are crashing on the rocks below and part of the cliffside has been eaten away and crumbled into the sea. Choosing to ignore our precarious position, we sing loudly and turn our eyes from the dark storm clouds moving our way. 

Original article for The Mindful Word