Emergence Magazine Podcast

David G. Haskell shares the concept of listening to the language of birds as an original form of augmented reality. He invites listeners to engage deeply with the birdcalls around them, fostering a stronger connection to nature. Through mindfulness and reflection, participants can explore the ecological rhythms that bind us to the environment. This practice encourages a sense of belonging as it weaves human and avian conversations into a shared experience.

Dive into the beauty of trees and their role in our lives. Experience a guided practice that fosters a deeper connection to nature. Reflect on how old-growth forests and backyard trees invite mindfulness and appreciation. Discover the intricate ecological bonds that tie us to these living sentinels, encouraging a renewed awareness of our shared biosphere.

Dive into a unique audio journey that connects you with the Earth's historical narratives. This guided practice invites you to reflect on the passage of time, encouraging a deeper awareness of your surroundings. Explore the ancient memories etched in the landscape while envisioning both the past and the distant future. Imagine the stories held within ecosystems and topographies as you cultivate a richer relationship with the land.

Dive into the intriguing world of time as the podcast explores the contrast between Chronos and Kairos. Discover how embracing 'kairos time' can transform your everyday experiences. Engage in reflective practices designed to help you recognize the beauty of spontaneity and the present moment. Learn how to balance structured schedules with the unpredictability of life, allowing for more meaningful participation in the world around you.

Explore the art of walking as a meditative practice that reshapes your experience of time. Journey through nature while connecting with the surrounding rhythms. Reflect on physical movement and deepen your awareness of the present moment. Engage in a holistic experience that invites both inward reflection and awareness of the outer world. Discover how simple walking can transport you to a timeless state and foster a profound connection with the environment.

Discover how rethinking our relationship with time can transform our connections with each other and the Earth. Delve into audio practices that emphasize natural rhythms over mechanical clocks. Experience the magic of 'kinship time' and enhance your sensory awareness. This journey fosters a deeper bond with the environment and the beings around you, encouraging a richer understanding of our interconnected existence.

In this engaging conversation, Robin Wall Kimmerer, a Potawatomi botanist and author, explores the profound connections between ecology, culture, and spirituality. She reflects on the afterlife of cedar trees, suggesting that death is merely a transition in nature's cycles. Kimmerer invites listeners to consider how these insights can reshape our understanding of our own afterlife, intertwining vivid imagery of decay and renewal with philosophical reflections. This journey emphasizes the sacred interconnectedness of all living beings and our relationship with the Earth.

Liam Heneghan, an ecosystem ecologist and reflective author, shares profound insights while keeping vigil by his dying father. He explores the intricate link between life and death, pondering decay's role in renewal. Delving into personal memories, he contemplates the thermodynamic paradox of living amidst decay and the significance of interdependence between all beings. Through philosophical reflections, he emphasizes that even as life fades, its essence persists, encouraging a deeper understanding of our own mortality.

The second in a series of stories we’re sharing in partnership with the Center for Humans and Nature, this narrated essay by Aboriginal scholar Tyson Yunkaporta explores the ways we’ve long mistaken cerebral thinking for knowing, and in doing so, dulled a more vital intelligence. He argues that we are “overthinking and underfeeling” our existence, and reminds us that we have a second brain: the gut, which “governs terrestrial relations and is in constant communication with land and all our human and nonhuman kin.” Likening our intellect to lightning, Tyson shares how we must let it interact with the regenerative and relational “fire” of our bellies if we are to respond properly to the needs of land and cosmos.  Read the essay. Illustration by Ibrahim Rayintakath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Strand, an insightful author, dives into the profound interconnectedness of all living beings. She explores how to experience a 'supracellular' state, imagining ourselves as part of a greater ecosystem—like rivers or fungi. Strand emphasizes empathy as we open our minds to these connections, urging us to rethink individual consciousness. She highlights the fascinating structures of fungal networks and challenges our traditional views, advocating for a relationship with nature that celebrates our shared existence.