October News from Earth & Soul
Dear Friends of Earth & Soul,
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, and now Hurricane Milton, we hold in our hearts all who have lost loved ones, livelihoods, and a place to call home. We give thanks for those who are helping, caring, working to help heal and loving their neighbors. The stories of communities coming together to care for one another is truly a gift of compassionate action. With every cancelation notice we have posted on our website and social media, we have paused to whisper a prayer for you and all affected. On one of the announcements canceling a talk named “Celtic Spirituality: Why It Matters Now,” a dear person commented, “And this is why it matters now.” She is, of course, right. Turning to Earth & Soul in the quest for healing and home is not only in the title of John Philip’s new book, it is what we all are doing in this moment.
Let us all pause with our hands on our hearts in the coming days and weeks and pray together the prayer below. We mourn with those who mourn, and in the midst of disaster and devastation may we look for the Life within all life, and know the sacredness of Earth and one another now and always.
Our heart is comforted
in its awareness of You
Soul within our soul
Life within all life.
Our heart is comforted
in remembering You
Giver of this day
Gift of every moment.
May we be bearers of comfort.
May we be strong in our soul
to cry at the wrongs of nations
to weep with the bleeding Earth
to mourn with those who mourn this night
in the loss of life and lands
in the loss of dreams and hope.
May we be strong in our soul this night.
-John Philip Newell, Praying with the Earth
We have several updates for you and opportunities to connect in person as well as online. In order to provide an opportunity to mark and celebrate the launch of The Great Search: Turning to Earth & Soul in the Quest for Healing & Home, we have moved the US Book Launch Celebration to The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, October 24th, 7:00pm. The event is free for both in-person and livestream attendance, and we are including the livestream link for you in this email. There is no need to register. Simply click this link at the time of the event: Livestream Link
If you are near the Atlanta area and would like to attend in person, please register here.
We also invite you to join us for one of the retreats either online hosted by The Center for Spiritual Wisdom in Brevard or in person at Roslyn in Richmond, VA. Details are on our events page for these events and more, including a just-announced retreat in Grand Haven, MI.
We are so very grateful for each of you. Let us hold one another close in heart these days as we find ways to care for one another and Earth. Thank you for being part of the Earth & Soul community.
Blessings to you.
With deep peace,
Cami Twilling
Director, Earth & Soul