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As we stand at the threshold from one year to the next, many of us will take the time to plan ahead and set goals for the new year. Before leaping into your New Year's resolutions, we invite you to pause - and to consider indegenous celebrations of the 'new year' that evoke deep gratitude, connection and love for the earth.
The Māori people of New Zealand, for example, mark the Māori new year, Matariki, with the rising of the Pleiades star cluster in the winter sky. This sacred time is one of remembrance and renewal. Its a chance to honor those who have passed since the previous rising of the cluster. It's a time for celebrating the present moment and gathering in gratitude for what one has. It's also a time for giving thanks for the Earth's nourishment and abundance.
Although Matariki is celebrated in June, we invite you to reflect on how you might weave these indigenous principles into your own New Year celebrations. Perhaps, instead of ploughing into the year ahead with goals of progression and improvement, you might first take a moment to ground yourself in the present, offer gratitude for the blessings of the Earth, or take time to love and remember your ancestors.
In this spirit, we invite you to explore how these values are woven into the work of The Resurgence Trust.
In this newsletter, you’ll find reflections on indigenous teachings and recordings of some our 2024 events.
You are also invited to join our retreat in South Devon which will explore how you can 'Embody your role and purpose in a changing world', weaving together meditation, reflection, Nature-connection, nervous system care, group work and wisdom from 'The Work That Reconnects'. This will be a weekend of deep nourishment and alignment hosted by Resurgence Earth Festival facilitator, Georgie Gilmore and by Flo Scialom. (Offer code, valid until 1 Jan, HIA10)
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Night Vision
by Natalie Bennett, Issue 334, Sep/Oct 2022
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Natalie Bennett explores The First Astronomers by Duane Hamacher, a fascinating celebration of Indigenous knowledge about the stars.
Just as Indigenous peoples’ deep connection to the land offers vital lessons in environmentalism, their rich understanding of the cosmos reveals a wisdom that modern science is only now beginning to acknowledge.
Hamacher’s work sheds light on a cosmic worldview that reminds us of the profound, often forgotten knowledge that Indigenous cultures carry —knowledge that can help guide us toward a more harmonious understanding of our place in the universe.
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Resurgence event recordings
Reflect on a remarkable year of Resurgence Events with our collection of inspiring recordings. From indigenous wisdom to practices fostering peace and gratitude, these sessions offer a chance to revisit transformative moments. Every purchase supports the vital work of The Resurgence Trust.
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Recordings of: How Well Do We Know Water? | |
Discover the profound wisdom of water with How Well Do We Know Water?, a trilogy of talks recorded on 18 June 2024 exploring our relationship with this essential element.
Hosted by reconciliation ecologist Pete Yeo, the series features inspiring speakers who draw on indigenous knowledge and scientific insights to reveal water’s sacred nature.
From Veda Austin’s stunning crystallographic photos showing water’s awareness to Four Arrows’ call to restore harmony with rivers and oceans, and Li An Phoa’s vision for drinkable rivers, these recordings offer a transformative perspective on water as a living presence that connects all life.
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Recording of: The Beauty of Plant Music – conversations with composer Alex H Duncan | |
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A captivating conversation with composer Alex H Duncan, recorded on 22 October 2024.
Immerse yourself in Alex’s unique exploration of the plant world through music. Discover how he tunes into the rhythmic and tonal qualities of plants, transforming their subtle voices into living soundscapes.
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Recordings of: Healing the Earth and Ourselves – a trilogy of talks on trauma awareness for human and non-human recovery | |
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Discover how healing human trauma can lead to ecological restoration in Healing the Earth and Ourselves, a trilogy of thought-provoking talks recorded live in February and March 2024.
These sessions feature philosopher Michael Marder on Trauma and Ecology, activist Bell Selkie Lovelock on Inner-led Activism, and psychologist Darcia Narvaez on Attuning to Gaia.
Hosted by Pete Yeo, this inspiring series explores the profound connections between human and non-human trauma, offering insights into collective and planetary healing.
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Recording of: The Art of Mudra - Breathing with Sacred Hand Gestures | |
Explore the transformative power of ancient symbolic hand gestures in The Art of Mudra – Breathing with Sacred Hand Gestures, recorded in December.
Yoga teacher Alison Howard-Jones guides participants through the practice of mudras, focusing on their meaning, purpose, and benefits for health and wellbeing.
Accessible to all, this gentle, seated practice combines breathwork, visualisation, and meditation to inspire and support inner harmony.
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We Are Earth, and Earth Is Us
April Charlo, Issue 333, Jul/Aug 2022
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April Charlo, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, explores how Indigenous languages offer a deep, transformative connection to the natural world.
Charlo reflects on her own experiences of revitalising her ancestral language and discovering that words like 'my' and 'mine' are not tied to ownership, but rather to relationships and bonds.
Through the lens of her language, water, for example, is a sacred gift, always to be asked for with gratitude. April urges us to embrace these linguistic teachings as a path to restore a sustainable, reverent relationship with Earth.
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Hope in Action Retreat: Embody your role and purpose in a changing world
Friday 7 March - Sunday 9 March • Eden Rise, Totnes, TQ9 7LJ
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“Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach” – Clarissa Pinkola Estés
These times call for change and you have heard the call. But what part are you to play in contributing to the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible? And how can you resource and sustain yourself with hope and inspiration on this journey? How can you align yourself with what these times ask of us and step back from that which keeps us stuck, individually and collectively?
Retreat, reflect and reconnect for a weekend that will hold and support you in rising to the great challenges and possibilities of our time.
10% off using the code HIA10, valid until 1 January!
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The perfect festive season gift –
Resurgence & Ecologist digital
For those who love Nature and care deeply for the future of people and planet, there are few gifts as heart-warming as this!
With this festive season offer, your loved one will receive six digital hope-filled issues of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, monthly meditations and more.
This is a present that will nourish your nearest and dearest throughout the year — a gift that keeps on giving and one that truly makes a difference, both to your loved one and to our collective future.
Membership benefits include:
Six digital magazines a year — nourishment for mind, heart and soul
Monthly meditation — online, live, with Satish Kumar or a guest facilitator, as well as access to a growing library of meditation recordings
Annual online event for members — a chance to connect with fellow members and leading lights in environment and spiritual fields
£4 off an annual digital membership with code C99
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We hope you enjoy this seasonal offering from Resurgence as we reflect on 2024 and offer gratitude for the blessings of the Earth.
With all good wishes,
The Resurgence Team
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