Deep Ecology, Ceremony, and the Web of Life

In this episode of the Remembering and Re-enchanting podcast, hostess Sara Jolena Wolcott speaks with John Seed and Niamh Murray about deep ecology, the interconnectedness of all life, and the importance of community and ceremony in fostering ecological identity. They explore personal journeys, mystical moments, the significance of indigenous wisdom, and how deep ecology plays a role in the broader need for a cultural reclamation project to reconnect with nature and with one other. The discussion emphasizes the critical role shifting consciousness to address the ecological crises we face today, highlighting the role of spiritual traditions and collective practices in this transformative process.

Towards the end of the podcast, John Seed leads the listeners in an experiential exercise, and we invite our listeners to engage with it.

01:33 Introduction to Deep Ecology

03:40 John Seed's Journey and Awakening

07:36 The Evolution of Connection to Nature

11:52 Ceremonies and Practices in Deep Ecology

18:29 Cultural Reclamation and Community Practices

26:52 Engaging with Indigenous Wisdom

41:19 The Journey of Seeing Differently

42:43 The Great Unraveling and the Great Turning

48:37 Crisis in Consciousness

54:00 The Power of Community and Connection

59:47 Experiential exercise: Breathing with the Green World

01:04:32 Poetry as a Path to Deep Ecology

01:10:36 Intergenerational Wisdom and Responsibility

01:19:09 Honoring the Web of Teachers

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