Having just returned from wistful beauty of cherry blossom trees and their falling petals in the spring wind, I totally relate to why hanami or cherry blossom viewing, is such a big thing in Japan. As much as I loved hanami myself, just revelling in the beauty of a single cherry blossom or appreciating theContinue reading “Hanami; liminal beauty”
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Our Spirituality as Embodied Beings
Does the title seem like an oxymoron to you? As a Christian, I believe that Christianity is one of the few (have not researched enough to say that it is the only one; not the aim here anyway) religions that exalt the human body. Still, there has been an inclination amongst those who put theirContinue reading “Our Spirituality as Embodied Beings”
Ecosocial Work
If social work’s main goal is human thriving, now is an urgent time for this ecosocial work to get the attention it deserves- given our intimate dependence on the ecological systems. To illustrate why, I will do a mini summary and review of the book Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth.
The People’s Summit
“The summit, scheduled for 29 June to 2 July 2022, will bring together individuals and communities, people of lived experiences, along with global organizations to create a set of globally shared values for an eco-social world that leaves no one behind. The vision of this global summit emerges from the pandemic, the climatic crisis, andContinue reading “The People’s Summit”
Social Working, Everything 