Author Archives: Allysyn Kiplinger

Gosh, that seems to sum it up in one simple phrase! This is the tag line of the 2016 Annual Steiner Books Spiritual Research Seminar’s conference called Engaging the Heart at New York University, March 18-19, 2016 put on by … Continue reading →

Once again, it is stated that human-Earth relations depend on sound human-human relations. “Every being has a right not to be abused by humans, a right not to be despoiled of its primary dignity whereby it gives some manner of … Continue reading →

          Telling the human story within the larger context of Earth and Cosmos is not new, even to us westerners, apparently. Look at H.G. Wells’ The Outline of History (1920).  He calls Book I “The World Before Man” with … Continue reading →

The Meadow Across the Creek: Words from Thomas Berry A performance piece in honor of Thomas Berry https://www.beholdnature.org/meadowacrossthecreek.php Script and Recitation: Andrew Levitt Music for Solo Cello and Guitar: Scott Walker A 90-minute performance intended for adult audiences We are … Continue reading →

In law, the right of using and enjoying all the advantages and profits of the property of another without altering or damaging it. A term Thomas Jefferson wrote about.   Or, to put it slightly differently: In law, the right … Continue reading →

Even though humans are derivative of Earth, human-Earth relations will always be derivative of human-human relations.

An exclusive, personal report from Ann Amberg, MCS. November 7, 2014 In September I had the privilege of attending, along with over 325 others from 50 countries, The New Story Summit: Inspiring Pathways for our Planetary Future, a pivotal event … Continue reading →

Travis’s work is important for the Ecozoic era because it includes the subjectivity of the farmer, the land, and the non-human beings on the land in the conversation of what it is to farm. And thus to eat, and to … Continue reading →

 “…our civilization has not quite yet reached the point of readiness for a new story.” This truth hurts. I think Charles is right though for the world continues to be smashed up – we continue to kill ourselves with our current … Continue reading →

Here’s a transcript of Drew Dellinger’s remarks on the opening day of the New Story Summit at Findhorn, Scotland, September 27, 2014. Drew’s website is https://drewdellinger.org/ Excerpt from “soulstice” by Drew Dellinger “everything is shining in glory everything singing a … Continue reading →