Unlike the western concept of God, Gaia is not all-knowing, all-powerful, or all good. Instead Gaia is limited in power, in sentience, and is abenevolent. In other words, unlike God, Gaia is vulnerable. And we are in direct relationship with Her. How does that shape this philosophy? And our understanding of suffering?
A simple lesson gleaned from 882 years of life experience.
What are your New Year Resolutions this year? Can you think of one that makes both you and Gaia better off?
Today (December 21st) is Solstice—the shortest day of the year (or longest if you’re in the southern hemisphere). Tomorrow, in the north, days will start to lengthen and the sun will start its rebirth, bringing with it warmth, spring, and new life. Yule—meaning wheel—celebrates this annual solar cycle and passing the darkest point of the year.
What is the role of Gaian groups? Connecting and healing. Connecting us to Gaia and each other and also healing us and Gaia. We live in a broken world, and much of that is caused by how we treat Gaia and each other. But we can change that. This week’s reflection explores four main purposes of local Gaian groups.
In the beginning, religion evolved as land-based. Then missionary religions came to dominate. Could Gaianism be the bridge between these two paths—the next step in religion’s evolution?
Exploring a new wedding tradition that recognizes both Gaia’s central role in all of our relationships and the continuing care that’s necessary to nurture marriage.
This Thanksgiving, let us give thanks to Gaia for making this feast, and our lives possible. And to everyone who has brought joy–both to this day and to our lives. But let’s not do that passively. Our gratitude should be active, sharing these sentiments–and our good fortune–with others.
Writing isn’t enough. What is needed is to actually start forming communities of people who recognize Gaia’s peril and help each other in their efforts to heal themselves, their communities, and above all, heal Gaia.
Going out in nature and walking barefoot has many healing properties. Are you barefoot enough?
Wise words from an 80-year old karate master remind Gaians of our purpose.
How the made-up guru, Kumaré, reveals the true power of religious community.