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Headwaters Outdoor School

Earth Caretaker School

November 18, 2017 By HWOS Office

What is an Earth Caretaker?

What is the purpose of humans on planet earth? Why are we here? I’ve asked this question for most of my life as so many others also have. Certainly we wonder about our purpose as it applies to our work in life. Raising children, doing what we love and on and on. All of these things are vital to our mental, physical and spiritual growth.

There can be many purposes to life. Mistakenly many think in limited ways, such as only having one purpose. In the shaman’s way, which is the earth way, there are no limits.Myself as an example, as to my life’s purpose as of now, is that I am a teacher, a mentor, an artist/photographer, a sweat lodge leader and singer and a nature writer. I’m on a spiritual journey to discover the deeper realms of our universe. I live my life through kindness and service. I’m a lover of our earth and committed to deepening my relationship with nature in every way possible. I’m committed to being the best I can be. The best friend, best husband, best dog caretaker, best gardener, best outdoor school director I can be. I’m committed to a life purpose to live through love.

Life is full of many purposes, some are for our entire life, others show at the right time. Life is a journey meant to be fully lived. A life with purpose and wonder is a life honored, a well lived life worthy of gratitude.

Some of you know how our Headwaters land touches people in very deep ways. Since I purchased our land in 1989 I’ve known of a spirit energy that lives on our land, a protector and watcher of our land and the Mt. Shasta region. This Being is always around inspiring me and guiding me. We learn as trackers that there is always more to see and feel. As we open up, more is shown to us. This earth is our precious, sacred home. In our universe and among billions more we only know one earth. We humans have found our home, our place.

The main purpose of humans is to be caretakers of our planet. This purpose will unite us in a common cause much bigger than anything we can imagine. Consciously taking on this role as earth caretaker will open us up to our better selves. It takes us out of our limited focus on our self. We can step into the gift that we are. To live for the earth is to live for the animals, trees, oceans, mountains, to live for it all. The earth has been waiting for us, our time is now. Claim your purpose, become an active caretaker. It will be a good life.

Tim Corcoran
Earth Caretaker

Filed Under: Inspirational, Tim Talks

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PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“With the Headwaters Outdoor School I’ve seen more and done more in the wilderness than I’d ever do on my own! From these many wonderful experiences I find my life richer, deeper and stronger for it.”

- Judy Grant, Grant and Associates
Headwaters Outdoor School
2018-05-23T18:27:50+00:00
- Judy Grant, Grant and Associates
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“My first winter class back in ’93 was a monumental event in my life, as my journal reveals. My connection to the Earth was so powerful (right then). I owe much of that to Tim and his presence with Nature.”

- Steve Bollock, River Guide
Headwaters Outdoor School
2018-05-23T18:30:02+00:00
- Steve Bollock, River Guide
https://hwos.com/testimonials/my-first-winter-class-back-in-93-was-a-monumental-event-in-my-life-as-my-journal-reveals-my-connection-to-the-earth-was-so-powerful-right-then-i-owe-much-of-that-to-tim-and-his-presence-with/

“Between the strokes of the bow drill and reading tracks in the snow, I received gifts unexpected: family, community, inspiration, laughter and the relationship with nature beyond belief.”

- Kelly Callahan, Teacher
Headwaters Outdoor School
2018-05-23T18:30:28+00:00
- Kelly Callahan, Teacher
https://hwos.com/testimonials/between-the-strokes-of-the-bow-drill-and-reading-tracks-in-the-snow-i-received-gifts-unexpected-family-community-inspiration-laughter-and-the-relationship-with-nature-beyond-belief/

“As a teacher and a counselor—and simply as a human being—my life is still enhanced daily by things I learned over 20 years ago with Tim and the Headwaters family. I happily carry nature awareness and earth philosophy in my bones, even decades later. Whether it’s a long hike, or a quick walk around the block, my experience is so much deeper because of this good medicine. I am forever grateful and wholeheartedly wish the same for you.”

-Rich Mertes
Headwaters Outdoor School
2022-02-18T20:27:38+00:00
-Rich Mertes
https://hwos.com/testimonials/as-a-teacher-and-a-counselor-and-simply-as-a-human-being-my-life-is-still-enhanced-daily-by-things-i-learned-over-20-years-ago-with-tim-and-the-headwaters-family-i-happily-carry-na/

“I’ve been making a pilgrimage to Headwaters at least once a year for 15 years, and bringing people to this land for nearly as long. The space that Tim, Julie & the staff create is powerful & sacred, and no person is not better for having spent time here. Both of my children have been coming to this land their whole lives. There is nowhere I would rather they be, and there is no one I trust more with the lives & spirits of my children than Tim & Julie. If there is any way to get yourself and/or your children here, you should definitely do it – you won’t regret it!”

-Kendra Cunov
Headwaters Outdoor School
2022-02-18T20:28:22+00:00
-Kendra Cunov
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