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Super Soul · September 2, 2026 · 25:43

Louie Schwartzberg: Nature Is Our Greatest Spiritual Teacher

Award-winning nature cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg sits down with Oprah to discuss how his time-lapse photography reveals the hidden beauty of the natural world. He shares his belief that focusing on nature’s splendor can foster a truer spiritual connection and help us listen to our inner voice. Schwartzberg also describes his deep fascination with bees and warns that their declining populations may be the most serious environmental threat facing humanity.

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Highlights

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Nature as a Spiritual Teacher
Schwartzberg believes that immersing ourselves in the beauty of the natural world helps us experience a truer spiritual connection and touch the deepest parts of our souls.
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Awe Creates Presence and Inner Listening
The awe inspired by nature can make us more present, more mindful, and better able to hear our own inner voice.
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The Decline of Bees as a Critical Environmental Threat
Of all nature’s subjects, bees have most fascinated Schwartzberg, and he warns that their dwindling numbers may represent the most serious environmental threat to mankind.
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