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[A Pedagogy of Gaia] “After the Ritual” by Bart Everson
This is a follow-up piece to last month’s essay, “Preparing A Ritual”. Before Something always seems to die around Lammas. Last year it was our pet fish, Inky. The year before it was a raccoon under the house. This year…
Read More[A Pedagogy of Gaia] “Preparing a Ritual” by Bart Everson
A ritual should have an overall purpose, and everything should contribute to that, similar to what Edgar Alan Poe termed the “unity of effect” in a short story. The purpose of this ritual is, of course, to celebrate Lammas. What does Lammas mean? Or, more properly, what meaning shall we make of it?
Read More[A Pedagogy of Gaia] “Honoring the Past, Living in the Present, Shaping the Future” by Bart Everson
To dismiss Earth-based religious perspectives, as too backward-looking, too regressive, or too fixated on the past, is to deny one of our best avenues for true progress. But if we cling to our modern modes of existence, we guarantee a bleak future for succeeding generations.
Read MoreMid-Month Meditation: “An Invitation to Contemplation” by Bart Everson
In honor of this month’s theme, I’d like to extend an invitation. For the next thirty days, take a few moments each day to meditate. Think of it as a thirty-day challenge, or an experiment, if that’s helpful. Further, let’s join together, as a sort of virtual support group.
Read MoreMay Day Music Mix by Bart Everson
Known by many names, that time at the end of April and the beginning of May offers an embarrassment of musical riches. It was a real struggle to pare this down under an hour while also trying to encompass the diverse global traditions of Floralia, Wapurgis, Beltane, May Day, International Workers Day, amongst others — yes even Whitsuntide.
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