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Cultivating Coexistence: Lessons from La Arriera
Biologists classify them as Atta cephalotes. Here in Panama, people call them La Arriera—a name synonymous with destruction. Kneeling down in the earth, I helplessly watch them march by. Leafcutter ants—thousands of them, a seemingly endless procession of six-legged pirates, each one balancing a bright green fragment as if cradling a piece of treasure. For…
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Jaguar Siembra: Protecting Culture and Healing the Heart of the World
Nestled in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Jaguar Siembra is more than a reforestation project; it’s a movement to restore ecosystems, empower indigenous communities, and preserve ancient wisdom. This non-profit foundation is tackling some of humanity’s most pressing challenges—including hunger, poverty, and climate change—through regenerative agroecology, cultural preservation, and community-driven action. With a…
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The Case for Radical Hope
The Roots of Doom Week after week, year after year I was confronted with distressing news of devastating droughts and supercharged storms. These recurring crises were not just unleashing dangerous weather – shattering scientists’ most sophisticated predictions – but exacerbating unjust systems, and driving entire communities into desperation. Worse yet, the poorest and most vulnerable…
Radical reframing
Rhizome invites you to shift perspectives, reimagining entrenched challenges as opportunities for collective action and growth. By questioning assumptions, we uncover new ways to heal and transform our interconnected world.
Emergence
Inspired by nature’s patterns, Rhizome explores how small, intentional actions can catalyze systemic change. Through adaptive collaboration, we embrace complexity and nurture dynamic, evolving solutions for a more resilient future.
Despite our differences, humanity can create a future that our descendants will thank us for. In fellowship with people across our planet, we can be good ancestors. Moving forth with broken-open hearts, seeking truth, summoning courage, focusing on solutions, and finding balance with the biosphere, we can bestow a world of freedom, joy, and beauty for generations to come.
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