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Nature Poetry about Finding Resilience
Mary Oliver wrote precious poetry in which she connects nature with human beings and her own vulnerability and questions. It is a way to step out of reality for a moment and enter a place of quietness and sweet thoughts which make us think about reality in a different way.
POEM OF THE ONE WORLD
this morning
the beautiful white heron
was floating alon above the water
and then into the sky of this
the one world
we all belong to
where everything
sooner or later
is a part of everything else
which thought mad me feel
for a little while
quite beautiful myself
Mary Oliver, a Thousand Mornings
Looking back: Reboot & Rise weekend 2025
In August we had a lovely long weekend in Gevelsberg. There we went through the circle of Active Hope together. People from different backgrounds joined our weekend and it was an honour to meet and guide them.
"For me, it was truly a moment of peace and reflection in a world that can sometimes be overflowing with misery. Connecting with others helped me to not feel alone in this. I also now feel more confident that my worries about the world aren't my fault, but can actually be a strength."
`In wat voor wereld wil jij leven?´ een podcast over klimaatstress en hoop
Hoe houd je hoop in een tijd waarin zoveel verandert? Zoals het klimaat: wat staat ons te wachten? Welke natuur is al verdwenen en komt niet weer? En wat moet je met je frustratie als jouw kleine bijdrage om het anders te doen weinig lijkt te betekenen? Onze gasten Maaike Graafland en Pieter van den Toorn zijn geïnspireerd door Joanna Macy en haar visie op ‘Active Hope’. Wat is dat en hoe kun je daar in je dagelijks leven wat mee doen?
"Being among people who are also very concerned about the changes to life on Earth caused by climate change. Being able to relax in my sadness without having to explain why I feel so sad.
You are wonderful people, who feel safe and accessible. I enjoyed both weekends I spent there."
- Participant Reboot & Rise weekend summer 2025