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The Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter: A glimpse into the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible

This article first appeared in the spring-summer 2016 issue of Kosmos Journal. The quality of our conversations makes our world what it is. How we talk to each other determines whether we walk away from each other and prepare to … Continue reading

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What are the practices of a Learning Village?

As we prepare to move into our second iteration of the International Learning Village at Statenberg Manor in Slovenia, I have revisited my notes from last summer to distil some thoughts that can help us to start from a more … Continue reading

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Apprenticing to the Earth – Working with disturbance

Towards the end of the recent Apprenticing to the Earth gathering, we came to the realisation that our community had not been whole. Throughout our gathering, energy had been leaking out. Repeatedly, individuals brought in discomfort and vulnerability, and for … Continue reading

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Apprenticing to the Earth – Nature Walk

On this day, we enter the invisible subterranean realms. Stepping out of our civilised sphere Into the wild dominion of this Land. What is the impact of my presence When I step off the path into the tall grass among … Continue reading

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Axladitsa – under the sign of Our Lady of the Tortoise

So here we are again in Axladitsa, this beautiful place of burgeoning abundance and verdant beauty. And here we are, in the opening days of Europe’s first season of deep, resonant renewal since… when? As we gather here on the … Continue reading

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