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Weekend of July 9-11, 2010
Living the New Story: Cosmology, Justice, Poetry and the Planet
The universe story is the divine story, the human story, the story of the trees, the story of the rivers, of the stars, the planets, everything. – Thomas Berry
A new planetary movement is unfolding at the confluence where ecology, justice, and cosmology meet. At the heart of this emerging global movement is a vision of the world as sacred and connected. The entire earth community is calling you to activate your creativity and live your life as the embodied expression of connection and compassion.
This workshop engages issues of cosmology—our worldview or cultural story—as well as social justice, ecology, and art. We will stretch our minds around the awe-inspiring thirteen-billion-year history of the universe, and the current movements for global justice and earth democracy. Additionally, we'll discover the poetic cosmos within us and around us. We will explore the power of poetry and spoken word, and awaken the playful poet and wordsmith within. The poetic imagination flows from the depths of the universe itself. Through writing exercises, and listening to and sharing poetry, we'll celebrate the sacred cosmos of language, and cultivate inspiration for the creative process. Our historical moment poses a challenge to the artist inside each of us: How can we bring forth our creativity in service of the planet, the people, and the future of all species? Together we can dream ourselves a new global story. The future is a poem inside our pen. No experience is needed. All are welcome. Bring one or two of your favorite poems.
Recommended reading: Dellinger, Love Letter to the Milky Way: A Book of Poems (available at www.drewdellinger.com); Berry, The Dream of the Earth.
The following books are recommended by the workshop facilitator(s). Through association with Amazon.com Esalen is able to offer the title for sale.
If you would like to buy a book or just find out more about the book just click on its title. Your browser will then open a new window and take you to the book listing at Amazon.com. Here you will be able to read more about the book, find out about similar titles and purchase the book. The Esalen website will remain in the back for you to return to once you are finished with your purchase.
