- Written by: Kamran Mofid
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Whispers from the Wild an invitation
By Susan B. Eirich, Ph.D. Founder& Executive Director, Earthfire Institute and a GCGI Senior Ambassador
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‘Founded in 2000, Earthfire Institute is a sanctuary for rescued wildlife native to the Yellowstone to Yukon Wildlife Corridor. Living with these wild animals over their lifetimes, founder and Executive Director Susan B. Eirich, Ph.D. vividly illuminates the incredible connection of these animals to each other and to the humans who care for them. Through inspirational storytelling, Susan shares her experiences with these animals, in play, in love, and through their passing. From a wolf who maneuvered her way into cabin-living, to a developmentally delayed bear who deeply moved all who met him, these are the stories of the animals of Earthfire–a taste of the laughter, joy and love they brought, and the insights they offered.
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Benjamin Zephaniah, poet and philosopher of love treasured as ‘the people’s laureate’ (1958-2023)
Benjamin Zephaniah in 2019 CREDIT: Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images
N.B. I must admit, even though I never met Benjamin Zephaniah or knew him personally, I nonetheless feel very saddened and pained by the untimely death of this iconic poet and philosopher of love. I feel like I knew him. His words and presence have always been there. His poems, passion and commitment have always resonated with me. I always felt joy whenever I saw him on television or heard his loving voice on the radio.
I am now praying in my own way for Benjamin, may God grant him eternal rest; he was, in the old idiom, a lovely man, who, if required, may still be a peacemaker in heaven.
Benjamin Zephaniah, The Man for the Common Good
An iconic poet, a giant of a man. Our country, our nation has lost a man of integrity, creativity and moral intelligence. A man who tirelessly campaigned for a more just and truthful world. A man who till the end stood up for the disadvantaged and vulnerable and spoke truth to power.
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Cultivating a Living Wisdom for Our Time
Mediaeval monks in search of wisdom and the good life.
Madrid, Biblioteca de San Lorenzo de El Escorial (14th century)/Erik Kwakkel
“How Much Is Enough? What is money and wealth for? Why do we as individuals and societies go on wanting more? What is economic growth for? Can we/ should we carry on just growing, creating, producing, consuming,…, more and more, for ever more? Do we need to satisfy our needs or our wants? Should we be a “maximiser” or “satisfier” and choose the path of “enoughness”? Then, what is the good life? What are the main ingredients of a good, happy and peaceful life? Should we move away from Gross National Product (GDP) to Gross National Happiness? Why and what are we here for? What is the purpose of this journey we call life?”...Continue to read
There is, indeed, a beauty on earth, our sacred home, that is beyond comprehension. Since Aristotle first spoke of “the good life” almost 2,500 years ago, it seems everyone has been on a quest to experience it. Can the Good Enough Life be the path of discovery and finding meaning to This Journey We Call Life?
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