This retreat encourages participation on all three Mondays: Mar 20, Mar 27, Apr 3 (1-3pm EST, 10am-noon PST) Biomimicry Retreat -- The gospel of Nature (zoom) with SOE Gloria Rivera, IHM. As human beings we are called to conscious self-awareness. Reconnecting with Nature or connecting at a deeper level welcomes a wise companion to our spiritual journey. We will explore Nature as Teacher, Model and Mentor. Preparatory materials will be sent to SOE members ahead of each Monday.
Cost: FREE to Sisters of Earth
Email Maureen for the zoom link.
Preparation: If you are able, plan to spend at least 30 minutes with Nature each day, then bring an open mind and heart to receive her many gifts!
Dates: Mondays (March 20, 27 and April 3, 2023)
Time: 10am-noon Pacific Time; 1-3pm Eastern Time
Retreat companion: SOE Gloria Rivera, IHM from Monroe Michigan.
Gloria holds a master’s degree in religious studies and has received training in spiritual direction. She has been a student of biomimicry for the past seven years and will share some insights she has gained inviting all to apply them to each one’s respective spiritual journey.
Sessions: 2 hours (includes input; pondering time and sharing time)
1ST MONDAY - MARCH 20TH:
Slides: SOE Biomimicry Day 1.pdf
Video resource March 20th: How Whales Change Climate
2ND MONDAY - MARCH 27TH:
Slides: Biomimicry retreat Day 2.pdf
Video:
Handout: Biomimicry Life's Principles.pdf
Resource websites:
- Biomimicry
- Ask Nature
- YouTube with Janine Benyus - A Journey of Design Inspired by Nature
- Krista Tippett - On Being Podcast - Mar 23, 2023 with Janine Benyus
- Emergence Magazine
- Bioneers Podcast - Revolution from the heart of nature
3RD MONDAY - APRIL 3RD:
Slides: Monday, April 3. Day 3 (1).pdf
Story: Dance of the Honey Bee.pdf
Life Principles: Sixteen Things You Should Know About Life.docx Students.pdf
OTHER RESOURCES:
Biomimicry Process long.pdf
Biomimicry process short.pdf
Book: Beloved Economies
Book: Leading from the Roots
Biomimicry Leadership Cards
Biomimicry Resource Cards
Book: Braiding Sweetgrass