Finding Your Casual Magic Why Deep Connection is Now Radical: How to Find Your Community (with my friend, Ben)
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Aug 10, 2025 Explore the transformative power of deep connection and community in a changing world. Discover the significance of ecological health, as a guest shares personal stories of activism and the shift from protest to nurturing local cultures. Learn about the Culture of C.A.R.E. and how it fosters resilience and empowerment. Dive into the differences between attachment and connection, and find practical tips for building meaningful in-person communities. Embrace nature's wisdom and the joy of collective nourishment to enrich your own journey.
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Land Shapes The Power Of Gathering
- Future Roots yurt holds decades of ceremony and gatherings that give the space power and magic.
- The project aims to be a community hub and a temple for nature, fostering reciprocity between people and land.
Forest Childhood Sparked Ecological Grief
- Ben grew up in Brunei surrounded by rainforest, which taught him what ecological health feels like.
- Returning to England revealed an absence of that vibrancy and began his ecological grief and activism.
Arrest Brought Peace And Clarity
- Ben experienced deep peace even when jailed after non-violent climate actions because he had acted from service.
- Arrests revealed how systems label protest movements and suppress resistance historically and today.