Reconnecting in the Web of Life
THE NEED
In today’s Western society, the values of consumerism, conformity and industrial growth rule. All of them have proven to be toxic and destructive to the Big Web of Life of which humans are an integral part. By destroying ecosystems and using nature as a mere resource for personal profit, we are not only destroying the future of our children and grandchildren, but already negatively impacting many people’s lifes today.
Humanity needs an urgent change, to transform this world of deepening inequality, violence, addictions and continuing disconnection from nature (both external and internal), into one based on peace, equality, real freedom, and connection to ourselves, others and the rest of the natural world.
There is a need for people who, through their actions, demonstrate a life based on ecocentric values. People creating and affirming a life-enhancing culture, who inspire future generations of youth for psychological, spiritual and professional growth in harmony with nature. People laying the foundation for a future built on environmental justice, deep spirituality, compassion and acceptance.
Reconnecting in the Web of Life
Re-establishing the connection of humans with the natural world is an essential step in solving many of today’s social, economical and health problems. Living connected with Nature means to be rooted in one’s deep purpose, somatic and emotional intelligence, wisdom of the heart and gratitude to all living and non-living beings of the Cosmos where we fully belong.
Raising the awareness of youth and social workers, psychologists, and educators about the ecological role of humans and humanity is a guarantee for the ecological awakening of future generations. Thus breaking the chains of (patho)adolescent life-destroying materialistic economy and evolving into mature adult life-enhancing culture of environmental justice, spirituality, compassion, acceptance.