The word ‘Earth’ means both our shared beautiful planet and the wonderful soil on which all life on this planet depends.
As, for the 56th year, Earth day is celebrated right around the world, my prayer is that in the peace negotiations between warring governments, there are two extra seats at the table. The first for the ‘more-than-human’ ecology of our shared earth of which we are just one very small part. The second is for the future generations, whose quality of life is dependent on what we do now.
Each of these need a seat and a voice, not only that their needs are heard and considered, but also so we can, with humility, learn from their wisdom.
If, out of blinkered fear and selfish desire to ‘win’, the parties, leave these voices outside the room, then I pray these voices might speak through their hearts and that they pause and individually give time to listen.
Whatever your spiritual beliefs, please, in your own way, join me in these prayers for the future of our shared Earth.
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There are still just a few places left on this year’s 3 day the Advanced retreats (June 24th -26th and September 2nd -4th at Barrow Castle Bath), Peter leads, which are centred on deepening our ecological and spiritual sources to the work we do as leaders, coaches and consultants. Renewal are extending the early bird booking price to the end of April.