This guide is taken, with thanks, from the team at Washington National Cathedral

Eco Divina is a practice that draws upon the rhythm of Lectio Divina, Holy Seeing.  It is something that was integral to the celtic way of life where they were clear there were two books of God – the written scriptures and the created world.  Over time, the western world particularly has largely stopped listening/reading the created world.  Eco divina is a practice that seeks to rememdy that and to deepen our attention and connection once again.  So take this with you out on a walk, or use it as you settle down with one of the images in the gallery on this site.

• Look at the landscape around you. If you are outside, you might want to wander or look out a window or at your image/photograph and take in the view. Engage all your senses, paying attention to what you see, hear, smell, feel.
• As you engage your senses, is there something you keep returning to—a shade of green? The sound of a particular bird? The feeling of the breeze or sun on your skin? The scent of soil after a rain shower? Focus on whatever is calling to you and see what connections, associations, memories, insights are coming to you.
• After meditating on the element of nature that is speaking to you, listen for the invitation it is holding for you—a prayer, something to ponder, an action or change you want to make.
• Once you have finished your meditation and response, return to experiencing the landscape as a whole again and just spend some time in silence, taking it all in and resting with the Creator.