The Living Library of Active Hope features conversations with individuals seen as "living books" sharing their stories, practices, and dreams of active hope. In this first conversation with Hector, Uri and the guests discuss his work with Reconnectando in Colombia and the practice of the "Council of All Beings”. This practice invites us to listen to the voices of the more-than-human world, such as animals, plants, and ecosystems, to challenge human anthropocentrism and recognize our interdependence. It involves a process of deep listening, dance, and theater, as ways to embody and integrate these “otherized” voices.
key points from Hector's conversation:
●"Council of All Beings” lowers the boundaries between humans and nature.
●It reminds us of our role in the web of life and helps us reimagine new ways of being.
●It is a space for creativity and Neopoetics, bringing new stories into the world.
●Rituals are symbolic acts that can become transformative ways to honor our losses.
● The Council connected us to ancestral wisdom inspiring action and healing.
We discussed possible follow-up workshops and learning journeys, to come soon.
The next conversation in the Living Library is with David Diamond, with whom we explore the themes of certainty and uncertainty.
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