Event
The work that reconnects - documentary screening
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#1 Inner Sustainability Series: The work that reconnects
In times of quarantine and restrictions to social contacts it is even more important to pay attention to how we are connected to ourselves, others and nature. How can we (re)connect to nature and to ourselves, even in these times? How do we take care of our own inner sustainability? For this we will draw inspiration from Buddhist scholar and environmental activist Joanna Macy's and the practice that she developed called 'The Work that Reconnects'. This work is explained in the likewise titled documentary and is about dealing with pain and beauty of life on this planet in times of urgency. Prior to watching it together (each from our own homes), we will have a check-in, starting at 20:00, via the zoom link at the bottom of the description. After watching the documentary, we will again check-in on zoom together to discuss the film and share our thoughts.
On the documentary 'The Work that Reconnects':
When we look at our environmental crisis or the current corona crisis it is likely that we will experience negative emotions such as despair, anger and sadness. How do we deal with these emotions? The documentary will illustrate how important it is to truly feel these emotions and to allow for grieving. Only then can these emotions truly inform us and be the inspiration for us to create a desired change in the world. Read more about Joanna Macy here: https://www.joannamacy.net/main
Be welcome to connect with us online!
Join Zoom Meeting at 20.00, april 2nd via this link: https://zoom.us/j/804003375
Or type in the meeting ID on Zoom: 804 003 375
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This event is part of an online series on Inner Sustainability:
2 April - 20:00-22:00 - The work that reconnects - Docu screening
16 April - 20:00-22:00 - Albatross movie screening
30 April - 20:00-22:00 - Inner Sustainability Talk - Interview session
Each event is followed by an online workshop in the weekend:
5 April - 14:00-17:00 - Nature connection - Sit spot practice
19 April - 14:00-17:00 - Nature connection - Sit spot practice
3 May - 14:00-17:00 - Nature connection - Sit spot practice
Follow Inner Sustainability or OtherWise Wageningen to keep updated about the events
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iWEEK 2020: "A journey from I to We"
In July 2020 OtherWise organises the iWEEK, an interactive summer school on (re)connection. It is a full-week experience to explore inner sustainability and leadership in the context of major societal and environmental challenges of our time. We actively hope the iWEEK can take place this year, considering the regulations around the corona virus. For now we do not think cancellation is necessary, we will follow the development of the situation with care.
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What is Inner Sustainability?
Sustainability is oftentimes discussed within the realm of technological solutions, policy measures or innovations. This could be called the 'outside' of sustainability. However there is also a growing awareness that at the base we are intricately connected to all life. This could be called the 'inside' of sustainability. When the awareness of this interconnectedness is not experienced, this can give feelings of isolation, disconnectedness and a loss of respect for other lives, including natural environment. As long as other people and other life forms are recognized as part of a whole that we all belong to, it becomes very difficult to do harm to another being. When this connectedness is experienced consciously, decisions are made differently than when we presume to be on our own. This embodied sense of sustainability and interconnectedness is what we call 'Inner Sustainability'.
#1 Inner Sustainability Series: The work that reconnects
In times of quarantine and restrictions to social contacts it is even more important to pay attention to how we are connected to ourselves, others and nature. How can we (re)connect to nature and to ourselves, even in these times? How do we take care of our own inner sustainability? For this we will draw inspiration from Buddhist scholar and environmental activist Joanna Macy's and the practice that she developed called 'The Work that Reconnects'. This work is explained in the likewise titled documentary and is about dealing with pain and beauty of life on this planet in times of urgency. Prior to watching it together (each from our own homes), we will have a check-in, starting at 20:00, via the zoom link at the bottom of the description. After watching the documentary, we will again check-in on zoom together to discuss the film and share our thoughts.
On the documentary 'The Work that Reconnects':
When we look at our environmental crisis or the current corona crisis it is likely that we will experience negative emotions such as despair, anger and sadness. How do we deal with these emotions? The documentary will illustrate how important it is to truly feel these emotions and to allow for grieving. Only then can these emotions truly inform us and be the inspiration for us to create a desired change in the world. Read more about Joanna Macy here: https://www.joannamacy.net/main
Be welcome to connect with us online!
Join Zoom Meeting at 20.00, april 2nd via this link: https://zoom.us/j/804003375
Or type in the meeting ID on Zoom: 804 003 375
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This event is part of an online series on Inner Sustainability:
2 April - 20:00-22:00 - The work that reconnects - Docu screening
16 April - 20:00-22:00 - Albatross movie screening
30 April - 20:00-22:00 - Inner Sustainability Talk - Interview session
Each event is followed by an online workshop in the weekend:
5 April - 14:00-17:00 - Nature connection - Sit spot practice
19 April - 14:00-17:00 - Nature connection - Sit spot practice
3 May - 14:00-17:00 - Nature connection - Sit spot practice
Follow Inner Sustainability or OtherWise Wageningen to keep updated about the events
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iWEEK 2020: "A journey from I to We"
In July 2020 OtherWise organises the iWEEK, an interactive summer school on (re)connection. It is a full-week experience to explore inner sustainability and leadership in the context of major societal and environmental challenges of our time. We actively hope the iWEEK can take place this year, considering the regulations around the corona virus. For now we do not think cancellation is necessary, we will follow the development of the situation with care.
-------------------------------------------------
What is Inner Sustainability?
Sustainability is oftentimes discussed within the realm of technological solutions, policy measures or innovations. This could be called the 'outside' of sustainability. However there is also a growing awareness that at the base we are intricately connected to all life. This could be called the 'inside' of sustainability. When the awareness of this interconnectedness is not experienced, this can give feelings of isolation, disconnectedness and a loss of respect for other lives, including natural environment. As long as other people and other life forms are recognized as part of a whole that we all belong to, it becomes very difficult to do harm to another being. When this connectedness is experienced consciously, decisions are made differently than when we presume to be on our own. This embodied sense of sustainability and interconnectedness is what we call 'Inner Sustainability'.