Today we will briefly review the scientific and cultural aspects of how people relate and respond to nature, and specifically to birds. Being intentionally mindful of birds reaps benefits not just for humans, but for the birds themselves. As people come to understand and connect to birds, they increase their resilience and health by being with birds, and in so doing, increase their capacity to care for themselves and for others. The mindful practice of birds can take only minutes a day but conversely also involves a lifetime of commitment, exploration, and wonder. Rev. Joyner will share how her lifetime working with birds as changed her and others with whom she works.
Visualizing Personal and Mutual Resilience
Everyone faces challenges, some harder than others. How we prepare for and respond to adverse events is our decision and choice (mostly.) Resilience, “bouncing back better”, is a useful attribute, for individuals as well as for communities, organizations and nations. The sermon summarizes a few individual and community-related perspectives, skills and practices that can help […]