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Becoming Animal Trailer

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An inspired collaboration between filmmakers Peter Mettler and Emma Davie and eco-philosopher David Abram, BECOMING ANIMAL is an urgent and immersive audiovisual quest, forging a path into the places where humans and animals meet, where we pique our senses to witness the so-called natural world — which in turn witnesses us — prompting reflections on what it means to inhabit our animal bodies. becominganimalfilm.com/ Distributed by: World Sales & Distribution - Maximage GmbH - … Watch video

Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

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In loving memory and deep appreciation of Mary Oliver, who died 17 January 2019. Her intrinsic, conscious connection to the natural world is brought to life through the gift of her stunning poetry, which will continue to touch and enrich the lives of many the world over. Enjoy this rare reading by Mary of one of our favourites. Watch video

How Beauty Is Making Scientists Rethink Evolution | New York Times

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"The extravagant splendor of the animal kingdom can’t be explained by natural selection alone — so how did it come to be? "If there is a universal truth about beauty — some concise and elegant concept that encompasses every variety of charm and grace in existence — we do not yet understand enough about nature to articulate it. What we call beauty is not simply one thing or another, neither wholly purposeful nor entirely random, neither merely a property nor a feeling. Beauty is a dialogue … Continue reading

Should Rivers Have Rights? A Growing Movement Says It’s About Time | E360 Yale

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"Inspired by indigenous views of nature, a movement to grant a form of legal “personhood” to rivers is gaining some ground — a key step, advocates say, in reversing centuries of damage inflicted upon the world’s waterways. "Despite the promise held by establishing legal rights for rivers, difficult questions remain. What does it mean for a river to have the rights of a person? Does a river have the right to flow freely, and does this mean its waters can’t be dammed or diverted? Is compensation … Continue reading

Spring ~ Rumi

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SPRING by Rumi Translation by Coleman Barks Again, the violet bows to the lily. Again, the rose is tearing off her gown! The green ones have come from the other world, tipsy like the breeze up to some new foolishness. Again, near the top of the mountain the anemone’s sweet features appear. The hyacinth speaks formally to the jasmine, “Peace be with you.” “And peace to you, lad! Come walk with me in this meadow.” Again, there are sufis everywhere! The bud is shy, but the wind removes her … Continue reading

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