As we honor this year’s Earth Day celebration, we find ourselves reflecting on human relationships with nature and the complex ecologies that have supported life on Earth for millions of years. As a species, it’s clear we face a quandary rooted in mindsets that separate people and nature. However, cultivating gratitude, community resilience, and deep relationship with the land offers a hopeful path for a more harmonious future.
Bridging Wisdom from Contemplative Traditions with Ecological Ways of Life The Pathways to Planetary Health initiative hosted a conversation to explore contemplative approaches to the critical ecological challenges of our time. This online Garrison Institute Forum focused on the growing recognition of ecological realities and the integration of traditional Asian spiritual traditions and philosophies in addressing modern environmental issues. Stephen…
In a world grappling with rapid and interconnected social, ecological, and economic changes, a growing movement is reimagining a future centered on the wellbeing of people and the planet. In a recent Garrison Institute Forum with Stephen Posner, director of the Pathways to Planetary Health initiative, Amanda Janoo shared her personal journey and insights into economic paradigms and the transformative…
By Stephen Posner in conversation with Kim Nolan When we encounter adversity, stress, or a rapidly changing world, finding moments of awe can provide powerful medicine. Whether it’s the expansive grandeur of a mountain vista, the intricate beauty of a flower in bloom, or a moment of mystery during common occurrences – experiencing awe can shift our perspective, grounding us in…
Creatively exploring the scientific meaning of grounding with diverse ways of knowing this concept can lead to insights for mindful action and collaboration.
The Pathways to Planetary Health initiative partnered with See Change Sessions to introduce the power of applied contemplative practice to a new diverse audience at the February 2024 See Change flagship event in Vermont.
This partnership helped a community of change agents engage with contemplative practice to develop insight into inner change, embrace innovative social presencing practices, and build capacity for collaboration and compassion while addressing today’s pressing social and environmental issues.
Doughnut Economics: A Framework for a Regenerative and Distributive Society Kate Raworth, Leonora Grcheva, and Erinch Sahan in conversation with Jonathan F.P. Rose On Monday, June 24th, 2024, Kate Raworth, Leonora Grcheva, and Erinch Sahan of the Doughnut Economics Action Lab joined Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose for a conversation hosted by Pathways to Planetary Health on an economic framework for a…
On Friday, June 7th, 2024, Dekila Chungyalpa joined Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose for a conversation hosted by Pathways to Planetary Health on Integrating Faith-Based, Psychological, and Ecological Approaches to Resilience. Dekila brought deep insights from her work in research and advocacy related to resilience and human wellbeing. She is founder and director of the Loka Initiative and has…