Can We Take From Nature With Reverence?

Welcome to another episode of Returning: A podcast to return to yourself and the wisdom within. In today's episode we get curious about the intersection of spirituality and sustainability: how can we get into right relationship with nature?

This episode is in response to a beautiful Returner question submitted by Eric, but it actually created more questions within me: can we ever take from nature without leaving a negative impact? Does reverence and intention offset our environmental footprint? If we believe that we are part of nature, how do our choices and actions impact the wider seasons?  My hope is that by the end of this episode we all feel encouraged to re-evaluate our relationship with nature, as we explore new ways to honor the sacred in all things and make conscious choices that reflect the values we hold and future we believe in.

“We are nature, we are not separate from it – and whilst we see first hand the devastating impact humans have when we abuse our power, I believe we can equally do so much good when we weave the sacred back into nature, back into life."

- Rebecca Campbell

KEY TIMESTAMPS:

01:03 Opening Sacred Space.

01:44 Today’s listener question - how can we take from nature with reverence?

02:37 The answer will shift with the seasons, changing landscapes and evolution of society.

03:56 Seeing the sacred in all things.

05:34 Behaviors change when our consciousness changes.

08:41 Our disconnection from the miracles nature provides.

12:13 Teaching others about being in right relationship with nature.

15:04 Leaning into learning, unlearning and relearning.

18:46 Acknowledging everything nature gives us and brings us.

22:10 Deepening our connection at every stage of the journey.

24:38 Living in tune with the cycles and seasons of life.

26:45 Today’s Soul Inquiry prompts.

SOUL INQUIRY

Soul Inquiry is a practice where we enter a direct dialogue with our inner self. 

Today’s Soul Inquiry prompt is:

How am I consciously or unconsciously taking from nature? How can I give back?

Now it’s time to commit to a grounded action: 

What is one baby step you can take to embody that today?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Full Episode Transcript

• Podcast Episode: Land Consciousness

• The Inner Temple Mystery School

• The Healing Waters Oracle

• Charity Water

• Do you have a question for me? Email me your voice note.

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