One's own well being and that of others depends on it. Since Nature is taken as intrinsically valuable, and because seeking the transcendent in Nature presupposes its preservation and protection, Nature in general and environmental issues in particular, are important to those of the Oversoul Associative Religion. For the Oversoul member, our biosphere is a part of the Universe and understanding Nature and Nature's God is the first step in understanding one's place in the World. We know that the fulfillment of a meaningful life depends upon a good relationship with our ultimate circumstances. Man and his inventions are also part of the Universe, but they should not be allowed to become out of balance.
Imbalance is unhealthy for the biosphere and the individual as well.
The promotion of harmony among people and protection of the environment is the ultimate Religious pursuit, both for our personal life and as a societal objective. Those of the Oversoul have forms of devotion which are significant approached to Religious experience. Communion with Nature may involve artistic expression, nature observation, or various forms of outdoor activity. Wonder, reverence, and awe are promoted by the simple practice of sensory awareness, and a sense of the miraculous is a vital aspect of the Oversoul personal devotion. The member recognizes that becoming connected in a real way with the genuine and awesome power within ourselves, is an authentic form of meditation, transcending the illusionary.