In Our Green Heart - The Soul and Science of Forests, Diana Beresford-Kroeger masterfully intertwines the poetic reverence of a naturalist with the analytical rigour of a scientist. The result is a work that not only illuminates the ecological intricacies of forests but also ignites a profound moral and spiritual call to action. This book is … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review: Our Green Heart – The Soul and Science of Forests by Diana Beresford-Kroeger
Empire’s End: Plato’s Lens on the Unsustainability of Modern Power Structures
Plato's philosophy, particularly his ideas on justice, the ideal state, and the nature of human society, provides a rich framework to analyze the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. To engage in this debate, we need to explore how these concepts intertwine and how their connections may lead to inherent instability. Interconnectivity … Continue reading Empire’s End: Plato’s Lens on the Unsustainability of Modern Power Structures
The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Robin Wall Kimmerer, celebrated author of Braiding Sweetgrass and a leading voice in the movement to bridge scientific and Indigenous wisdom, once again graces us with her reflective and poetic prose in The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. At a slender hundred or so pages, this book is more a gem than a tome, yet … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Harmonizing Humanity: A Taoist Perspective on Sustainable Alternatives to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
Drawing on Lao Tzu's philosophies, we can explore the interconnected nature and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism through the lens of Taoist principles of harmony, balance, and natural order. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability: Colonialism disrupts the natural harmony by imposing foreign rule and exploitation, leading to social, cultural, and environmental imbalance. Nationalism often fosters … Continue reading Harmonizing Humanity: A Taoist Perspective on Sustainable Alternatives to Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism
A little good news — about ‘shrooms
I've always loved mushrooms and couldn't understand why other didn't. No matter how they are cooked, they alway made me happy. According to this, it may have been more than the taste that has kept me coming back for more. Funny thing is, now that I know more of the health benefits of mushrooms, I … Continue reading A little good news — about ‘shrooms
A little good news — we can learn from
If you're anything like me, you find yourself smiling at adorable animal videos on social media at some point during your day. Yes, huge dogs caring for new kittens is adorably cute! Yes, the cat-mom who adopts an opossum or baby bird just makes us saw "awww"! And there are endless other examples of one … Continue reading A little good news — we can learn from
A little good news — about protecting old trees
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-25000-monumental-trees-of-italy-are-old-habitats-shrouded-in-legend/ I recently had to have a hundred year old sugar maple tree cut down in front of my house. It was diseased and rotten from the core out, so it was dangerous. However, while I was waiting for an available tree doctor to determine it's fate, I got an eyeful of how old treen … Continue reading A little good news — about protecting old trees
The New Renaissance Mindset 