Sangha of Auspicious Companions

June 2, 2018

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When Rivers Hold Legal Rights

In the beautiful land of New Zealand flows a river that now has a voice to protect it. The voice is not like ours, but in every other way the Whanganui River has been given the same legal protections accorded to any person living in New Zealand. The river now “owns itself” and has the law to speak up for it when the river’s rights are being violated. This growing global movement for Rights of Nature– or the Rights of Mother Earth as some cultures prefer to call it — seeks to pass laws that give legal standing to ecosystems. In a world that heedlessly exploits nature for profit, here is a story that shows how a longing for respectful relationship with Mother Earth can be restored for the good of all. As the River People say, “I am the river and the river is me.” { read more }

Be The Change

Though it might feel a little awkward at first, try using pronouns for things in the natural world. Call a beautiful flower “she” or a rock “he.” Notice how you feel. Does your perspective change from one who uses nature to one who relates with nature?

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June 1, 2018

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The Rejuvenating Power of Rest

Rest, especially sleep, is a powerful and necessary process of our lives. It is also one of the least honored activities of our days, lives and societies. Matthew Edlund explains both the why and the musical how of resting in this piece. { read more }

Be The Change

Choose one form of rest (physical, mental, social, spiritual) and engage with it as a musical rhythmic activity for 20 minutes.

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