In a healthy society, caring for the soul of the world is primarily the work of true elders. These are the community members who have the greatest capacity to recognize and comprehend the needs and desires of the world, and to respond wisely. They are the ones who can best guide us by virtue of their capacity to be guided by the world. By listening to the soul of the world, true elders acquire the wisdom, scope, and perspective to assess the relationship between humanity and the larger web of life we’re part of-and to guide us in keeping that relationship in balance.
~ Geneen Marie Haugen
Sol Duc Rainforest, Oregon – photo from bigstockphoto.com
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