Awakening to Hope: Cultivating a Profound Love of Earth

53 Mill Street,Westfield MA 01085

12 August, 2022

Description

How can we, as a human species, reimagine our relationship with the whole of Earth? Learn from past and present wisdom teachers, including Thomas Berry and Joanna Macy. "The destiny of humans cannot be separated from the destiny of earth." ~ Thomas Berry Experience and cultivate spiritual kinship through learning and practices that blend art, science, contemplation, prayer, story, ceremony, and time engaging with the land. Together we will create a unique consciousness of the crises facing the earth and learn how to activate profound felt experiences of the animated life force of creation. Our work together will help us move from confusion and grief to empowered sources of hope and healing. The Genesis Arboretum will serve as our guide, where we will connect prayerfully and intentionally with the land. We will cultivate a deeper relationship with the natural world, and leave the retreat with renewed intention and tangible sustainability practices to take forward into our lives. Call Genesis at 413-562-3627 for more information and to register, or visit https://bit.ly/genesis-eco1. Genesis offers programs, retreats, sabbaticals, and meeting/conference spaces for guests who appreciate a holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit. We welcome persons of all faiths, spiritual paths, and lifestyles.