In this essay, Dr. Inabinet discusses how to reach an inner calm, a place where internal and external voices quiet.
- Story by James Inabinet 
What is reality if not perception? Is our perception of something the reality, or does it differ from person to person? Dr. Inabinet takes us on a journey between reality and imagination.
- by James Inabinet 
All images courtesy of Pexels
This is the final written installment of a larger project focusing on art within place. As the culmination of this project, several local artists were asked to create art from nature and exhibit their pieces at the Magnolia Bayou Art Project, taking place at 100 Men Hall on March 23, 2024.
- by James Inabinet 
In this age of man-made barriers to keep nature out of our lives, what if we tried listening to the needs of the land and its creatures?
- by James Inabinet, Ph. D. 
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Hancock County’s naturalist philosopher considers whether the built environment can have a life of its own.
- by James Inabinet, PhD. 
If one could find “itness” in a forest and in a field, could one find it in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans?
- by James Inabinet 
All photos courtesy of Unsplash and Pixabay
Hancock County’s naturalist and philosopher takes a look at the different stages of the creative process, from experience to expression.
- by James Inabinet 
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Local naturalist and philosopher James Inabinet explores the inspiration nature’s glories bring to our everyday lives and to our art.
by James Inabinet, PhD. 
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Inspired by the writings of an extraordinary 12th century abbess, Hildegard Von Bingen, our local philosopher and naturalist celebrates the spring season.
- by James Inabinet, PhD 
Saint Hildegard von Bingen
The author takes the time to study his world in a way few of us do – slowly, deliberately, one vignette at a time. Today he considers goldenrod, both as part of something greater and as a world unto itself.
- by James Inabinet 
The author contemplates the meaning of the year gone by in a unique way that allows his mind to open to the new year’s possibilities.
- by James Inabinet 
Anhinga | James Inabinet
We tend to think of the world as made up of two separate spheres – man-made and natural. But is that reality, or merely our perception? Our own Hancock County philosopher weighs in.
– by James Inabinet 
Is the forest in a constant state of change? Or is it resolutely unchanging? The author looks at both sides of the debate, with the help from all his senses and guidance from several Greek philosophers.
- by James Inabinet 
Humans today do not have a place in wild nature. To re-establish that connection takes purposeful observation and the will to wait. That place will become evident - in time.
by James Inabinet 
The author attempts to connect to his identity as an organism in the universe by viewing the world through the eyes of other creatures.
- Story by James Inabinet 
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Three days fasting in the woods helps the author reckon with a difficult year and find his authentic self.
- Story by James Inabinet 
Our own Hancock County philosopher and naturalist looks back on a youthful epiphany that changed the course of his life.
- Story by James Inabinet, PhD 
Exploring unmanaged natural areas rather than the groomed trails of "nature centers" requires the explorer to pay attention to his surroundings.
-story and photos by James Inabinet 
This tree was standing moments earlier. Do you pay attention to possible hazards in wild areas?
By establishing an emotional connection, the land and the home can – and perhaps should – become not just a location, but a member of the family.
- Story by James Inabinet 
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