If we understood the language of trees, what would they teach us about weathering storms? Even if we don’t speak fluent tree, when we pause, listen, resonate, what wisdom are they conveying nonetheless and all of the time?
In the United States a pivotable election draws near and on a global level, the specter of escalating international conflict grows. Many of us are feeling tremendous uncertainty. In the midst of such tumultuous times, our deep concern for ourselves, our families, society and the living Earth community can easily turn into overwhelm.
The wisdom and practices from our traditions as well as our everywhere kin can guide us through exactly these moments. And, if we heed their call to steady our hearts with kind attention, so much more is on offer. EcoDharma teachers Adam Lobel and Kristin Barker led a gathering on October 27, 2024 to attune to our challenges and cultivate the qualities that can support not just our own being but all of our relations’.
