Radio 2050 - Christabel Reed - Transformative Regeneration
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Christabel Reed, co-founder of Advaya, shares her journey spanning
transformative education, ecology, spirituality, wellbeing, and social justice. Advaya orchestrates events blending spiritual practices, discourse, music, and sustenance to explore the link between planetary and human health. Reed emphasizes harmonizing inner and outer healing and mutual learning between activism and wellbeing. She highlights spirituality's role in social movements like Extinction Rebellion and the creation of wellbeing hubs during protests. Reed discusses the EcoResolution initiative, now Earthed platform, mobilizing individuals for ecological rejuvenation. She stresses systemic transformation and local regenerative efforts amid challenges from corporations, governments, and media.
Takeaways
● Advaya is an organization that focuses on transformative education in the fields of ecology, spirituality, wellbeing, and social justice.
● Advaya organizes events that bring together spiritual practices, talks, music, and food to explore the interconnectedness of the health of the planet and the health of people.
● Integrating inner and outer healing is essential for personal and societal transformation.
● The worlds of activism and wellbeing can learn from each other and should be integrated to create a more holistic approach to healing and transformation.
● Social movements that unite spirituality and activism tend to excel and exceed in their goals.
● Wellbeing hubs during protests can provide a space for rest, education, and community building.
● EcoResolution aims to engage hard-to-reach audiences in climate action and advocacy.
● The Earthed platform focuses on providing courses and resources for ecological
restoration and community well-being.
● Individual action is important, but systemic change is necessary to address the climate and ecological crisis.
● Local regenerative action can have a positive impact on ecosystems, communities, and mental health.
● It is crucial to be aware of corporate corruption and the interrelationship between corporations, governments, and the media.
● Climate action and ecological activism should be seen as embracing what it means to be human and alive today.
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