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Articles and Essays
Soph and the Liar Bird | A Poetic Battle Between Truth and Lies
A darkened, restless void sits brooding
Upon a dream of world creating sparks.
Creation moves in time responding
As new worlds spiral out of dark.
Approaching the Witness
The practice of “approaching the Witness” centers on recognizing the quiet part of the self that observes life without becoming overwhelmed by anxiety. By regularly asking a simple question, such as “What am I grateful for in this moment?”, and then listening into the silence that follows, we train the mind to shift attention away from worry and toward awareness. The goal is not to find perfect answers but to build a rhythm of question and listening, allowing gratitude and observation to gradually replace anxious thinking. Practiced daily, even for a few minutes, this exercise strengthens our connection to the inner Witness, helping us respond to life’s uncertainties with greater calm, flexibility, and understanding.
Seeking The Essence Of The Festivals: Easter And Whitsun In The Kindergarten
By Barbara Klocek Editor’s note: This article places Easter and Whitsun in the context of the year’s festivals, illustrating that these observances are part of a living whole. It also exemplifies a teacher’s striving to penetrate the deep significance of each season as a necessity for bringing joy and meaning into the festival life of…
Dream Art Theater: A ceremonial approach to dream imagery and the Great Journey of the soul
Understand the practice of Dream Art Theater. Dream Art Theater is a method for exploring the deeper potentials of dream imagery through artistic practice, symbolism, and inner listening.
Sacred Agriculture Update: Japanese!
It is with great pleasure that I share with you a development in Dennis’ work on sacred agriculture. Kensuke Shimizu has translated the book into Japanese and it is now available for those who want to deepen their understanding of biodynamics and the inner work that underlies it. In Sacred Agriculture, Dennis shares his insights…
Growing your own compost (green manure)
In this video, Dennis shows us how to create high-quality compost using fava beans and clover as green manure. The process involves macerating and shredding these plants to produce nutrient-rich soil without the need for traditional fertilizers. Discover how to tiller fava beans for better nitrogen sequestration and see simple methods used to shred and…
Audio and Video Lectures
Evolution of Biodynamics Symposium 2025 Day One Panel – Dennis, Danilo, Matias
The conversation goes into the connections between traditional agricultural practices and biodynamics, exploring how these methodologies can honor and integrate the spiritual aspects of farming. Additionally, they discuss the importance of community, the healing potential of biodynamic practices, and the influence of cosmic rhythms. The session concludes with reflections on karma, community building, and the…
Alchemical Revival Symposium Day One Panel
This was given as part of the Soil, Soul and Spirit Alchemical Revival Symposium 2024
Alchemical Revival Symposium Day Three Panel
This was given as part of the Soil, Soul and Spirit Alchemical Revival Symposium 2024