The Greening Force
Almost 1,000 years ago, Hildegard of Bingen documented her visions in obedience and humility. It’s a rich demonstration of the limits of language in the face of the ineffable. And still, we try.
By looking more closely at cultural discourse (philosophical, social, religious, political) we can trace how we came to believe what we do today about Nature and our relationship to the natural world. We haven’t always seen ourselves as separate, nor have we always believed Nature is ours to exploit and devour.
Almost 1,000 years ago, Hildegard of Bingen documented her visions in obedience and humility. It’s a rich demonstration of the limits of language in the face of the ineffable. And still, we try.
WHEN WORDS ARE REPEATED and shared over the centuries, they have power. After all, they’ve stood the test of time. But what if we’ve inherited them in a way never intended?
IT’S THE KIND OF WORD wrapped up in religious experience, but when I watched robins at play in the snow, faith came to mind and I wondered.