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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.


  • Date:04/03/2023 01:00 PM - 04/03/2023 03:00 PM
  • Location Online Event

Description

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

Video: How Wolves Change

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