What if you had the opportunity to listen to wise individuals share teachings about some of the most fundamental questions facing the world today? What if you could sit in circles, or groupings of people who were interested in discussing what really matters to them?
When I think about what is taking shape in Toronto at the end of August at the fourth Spirit Matters Gathering, I feel strengthened, inspired, and engaged. On August 24-26, Indigenous wisdom keepers from around the world will gather to have their knowledge honoured and shared with the public. In addition, this gathering will bring together all people who are asking one of the fundamental questions of our time:
How do we make the shift from an industrial culture that has hit a crisis point, to a sustainable, life-affirming reality for all who inhabit the Earth?
Instead of pretending that there is nothing happening, or that there is little we can do about the major events overtaking our communities and our world, we have the opportunity to come together in a safe, sacred space to share and to speak what is on our minds and in our hearts. This conference is an invitation to gather as whole human beings - as citizens of the planet - connected in our deep care and concern for all life. We can no longer put our heads in the sand and hope the messes that continue to threaten our eco-systems will be magically solved without our contribution. We can no longer repress the knowledge of Indigenous peoples that has so much to contribute to healing our relationship with the web of creation.
Now is the time to honour what is life-affirming.
Now is the time to speak on behalf of creation.
Now is the time to act with purpose and integrity.
Now is the time to affirm that our spirit truly matters in this process.
For more details about Spirit Matters: Honouring Indigenous Worlds see:
http://www.spiritmatterscommunity.com/
When I think about what is taking shape in Toronto at the end of August at the fourth Spirit Matters Gathering, I feel strengthened, inspired, and engaged. On August 24-26, Indigenous wisdom keepers from around the world will gather to have their knowledge honoured and shared with the public. In addition, this gathering will bring together all people who are asking one of the fundamental questions of our time:
How do we make the shift from an industrial culture that has hit a crisis point, to a sustainable, life-affirming reality for all who inhabit the Earth?
Instead of pretending that there is nothing happening, or that there is little we can do about the major events overtaking our communities and our world, we have the opportunity to come together in a safe, sacred space to share and to speak what is on our minds and in our hearts. This conference is an invitation to gather as whole human beings - as citizens of the planet - connected in our deep care and concern for all life. We can no longer put our heads in the sand and hope the messes that continue to threaten our eco-systems will be magically solved without our contribution. We can no longer repress the knowledge of Indigenous peoples that has so much to contribute to healing our relationship with the web of creation.
Now is the time to honour what is life-affirming.
Now is the time to speak on behalf of creation.
Now is the time to act with purpose and integrity.
Now is the time to affirm that our spirit truly matters in this process.
For more details about Spirit Matters: Honouring Indigenous Worlds see:
http://www.spiritmatterscommunity.com/
Sounds very inspiring and exciting. I will more than likely attend it, just about to register for it. The conversation cafe alone, has some meaningful questions. Thank you for sharing Maria.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing you there, Luaba!
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