Written by Johanne Robitaille Who is Johanne? My name is Johanne Robitaille and I live in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I studied humanistic mediation at the University of Minnesota in the

Diving into the world of animals which live in close relationship with humans can bring up as much anger, sadness and deep enquiry about life as it can bring happiness,

What does it mean to trust nature? It’s very different from what most people believe. It is not a trusting in the outside world – some external entity that sorts

To me living in community is to deeply realise other beings, their essence that connects us all – nature – myself. When I look at a cat and can’t feel

Gift economies are deeply rooted in abundance rather than lack. They are a reflection, or amplification of nature which provides everything we need without keeping a balance, or asking for

Living in Ireland since the beginning of June has made me extremely aware of the lack of trees specifically in this country, but also worldwide. Even small pieces of forest