Accidental Gods

Sit with the River, Breathe Sacred Smoke, Love with the World: Building a Bioregional world with Joe Brewer

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Jun 25, 2025
In this conversation, Joe Brewer, a trans-disciplinary systems thinker and Earth regeneration designer, discusses how bioregionalism can replace nation states as the natural unit of civilization. He emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with local ecosystems and nurturing community relationships. Joe offers insights into innovative economic models and grassroots projects that prioritize environmental health and collective well-being. By drawing on indigenous wisdom and personal stories, he advocates for transformative actions to restore the web of life and promote sustainability.
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INSIGHT

Foundations of Bioregionalism

  • Bioregionalism is an ancient way of organizing, rooted in nature's geography and human biology.
  • The movement rejects artificial political borders and centers on ecological and cultural connections to place.
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From Nations to Bioregions

  • The current global crisis demands an urgent shift from mindset based on political boundaries to natural systems like watersheds.
  • Identity rooted in bioregion, not national lines, better serves ecological and human sustainability.
ADVICE

Sit by River, Transcend Paradigms

  • To transcend old paradigms, practice receptivity and open awareness with life around you.
  • Sit by a river or engage deeply with nature to feel connected beyond human constructs and divisions.
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