I've heard it said that hope is a trickster . . .

When we cast aside the Mythic, dismissing it as outdated or irrelevant, we risk losing a vital way of seeing—one that perceives the world as alive with profound meaning, far greater than we can ever fully understand, much less control . . .

More than this I will not ask,
faced with mysteries dark and vast.

— Robert Hunter

Our ground is rich with the diversity of lives that came before—their triumphs and tribulations, creativity and incantations—an inheritance of resilience, wildness, and fierce grace. This legacy is not only of our human kin but of place—the rivers, mountains, wingeds, four-leggeds, and tenacious trees that teach us the way of roots, of knowing intimately the ground beneath our feet . . .

The times are indeed urgent at many scales amidst these days of great uncertainty. Our instinct often leads us to match the accelerating pace of change and 'development,' but this only stokes the flames of the very techno-industrial machine that tears at our hearts.

What if, instead, we embraced a more responsive way of being—one that doesn’t simply react to urgency but listens deeply to it?

You cannot live and grow in love without drawing sustenance from the nutrient-rich wells of loss, sorrow, and grief that support the very foundation of each step we take in honour of life and nurture every thread we weave of our lore . . .

Every moment extends an invitation to engage deeply with the living world, offering opportunities to forge new paths toward genuine understanding and justice. This engagement transcends reactionary action; it is a continuous practice of presence and responsiveness . . .

As we grow older, the world often narrows, our once-wide eyes adjusting to the confines of routine, logic, and the well-worn paths of predictability. We lose the curiosity and courage that once urged us to step beyond the obvious, to explore the unknown with wonder and delight . . .

Simplicity is not a lack of depth; it is the ultimate sophistication — a gentle unraveling of what’s unnecessary, revealing the essence of life. It isn’t a retreat from complexity but an invitation to move through it with grace, paring back the excess to uncover what truly matters. Simplicity is a soft yielding to the wisdom beneath the surface, rather than straining against the rigid expectations or artificial constraints that often bind us . . .

Whenever we find ourselves immersed in a particularly moody landscape, it becomes strikingly clear how profoundly our environment informs the expression of our inner world. In these moments, the so-called 'outer' and 'inner' worlds are no longer distinct — they are unmistakably interwoven, each shaping the other in a dance of mutual influence . . .

Just as a plant’s growth depends on the soil’s composition, microbial balance, density, and diversity, our own growth is deeply influenced by the conditions of our roots. If these conditions are misaligned, we may be stunted or fail to fully blossom, struggling to thrive . . .

The primal nature of water has an ancient ability to embrace us amidst our turbulent emotions, witness our vulnerabilities, and reflect the vast, oceanic depths of our inner world. It holds and cleanses us — heart, body, mind, and spirit — with a soothing, restorative touch that transcends the superficial and delves into the core of our being . . .

In the daily rush of doing, connecting with a deep sense of Being oftentimes feels like chasing a wisp of smoke. But there is a powerful opportunity hidden within the daily chase and chaos: reflection . . .

Life moves through us, even when we think we can’t feel it, even when we suffer the seemingly unbearable weight of our sorrows.

When we think Life is absent, perhaps it’s our vision clouded by self-absorption, our sense of self too narrow, too confined. What if the bitterness and sense of abandonment we feel are not Life’s doing or non-doing, but our own perception reflected back at us?

By aligning ourselves with our bodily experiences, we cultivate a rooted realness that nurtures our growth toward a more integrated and soulful existence. Each moment then becomes an opportunity to deepen our connection with the Living Web that enfolds us . . .

Explore the transient nature of thoughts, the influence of beliefs on perception, and the liberating embrace of 'what is' as we navigate life's complexities with resilience, compassion, and some kind of wild wisdom.

Nourishment reaches far beyond the act of consuming food and drink; it embodies a profound exchange of energy, insight, and experiences that shape us on every level. While our bodies require essential nutrients to thrive, true nourishment engages the heart, mind, spirit, and community, touching every facet of our being . . .

Part III: Stories As Transformative Catalysts
Stories possess a truly transformative power that is intricately intertwined with our destinies. They nourish the infinite wellspring of our creative potential, as they illuminate the motifs and themes that define our intimate and expansive Earthly Kosmos. They invite us to ground into the depths of our being and creatively explore the emergent complexity of our existence.

Part II: Stories As Sacred Encounters
Stories are not mere narratives; they are creative tethers that connect us to the heartbeat of our wild, animate Earth. Like rivers coursing through the land, they carry the lifeblood of our collective experiences, flowing in and out of the vast oceanic waters of our shared ancestral wisdom. 

Part I: The Power of Story
Story is the ancient art of expression that transcends linguistics, culture, time, and technology, touching mythic depths of our being and connecting us to the profound wisdom of our wild nature.