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Listening to the System: Why Neutral Feedback May Be the Key to Inner and Outer Transformation
In a world filled with rapid change, complex crises, and accelerating feedback loops, how we respond to information has never been more important. Systems thinking invites us to take a step back and view the world not as a set of isolated problems but as dynamic, interdependent and nested systems.
Building a Sustainable Future Together
Exploring Community and Climate with Sarah Patterson, President of Common Earth. Discover insights on local climate action, community resilience, and nurturing a post-carbon society in this inspiring podcast episode.
Changing Our Relationship With Time
At Common Earth, we believe that transforming our relationship with time is essential to addressing today’s multi-crisis. What if our short-term thinking is part of what got us here—and long-term, intergenerational thinking is key to a way out? This article explores how adopting principles like the Indigenous Seven Generations philosophy and engaging in practices like the Deep Time Walk can help us reframe our decisions, align with the planet’s rhythms, and reconnect with a broader sense of purpose. Ready to walk through time—and shift your perspective?
The Power of The Pause
In a fast-paced world, the simple act of pausing can be a powerful tool for reflection, connection, and clarity. Inspired by the moving ritual of “The Pause” in emergency rooms, this post explores how intentional pauses—both big and small—can help us align our actions with our values, improve communication, and foster gratitude. From Common Earth sessions to everyday moments, discover how the practice of pausing can transform how we live and lead.
Earth Day 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet
In 2025, the theme for Earth Day is 'Our Power, Our Planet'. Some of the areas the organisers cite as being important to this theme include: A push to switch to renewable energy sources to power or homes, businesses and vehicles. Investing in innovative solutions to provide more sustainable materials to fossil fuels. To honour this day, we at Common Earth have created an Earth Week
32 Climate Books To Help Move Us Forward
I believe that our stories shape how we understand who we are and our place in the world. As we grapple with the metacrisis (including the existential crisis) that we currently face, I think the stories we tell will help us to rewrite our understanding of …
The Long View: Why We Need to Transform How the World Sees Time
Review of Richard Fisher's book
Awe in IntraConnectedness
It is a little unorthodox to be writing a book recommendation about 2 books at the same time, but I have recently read them both and the…
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