For me its been a moment of some despair: I can palpably sense the shift in attention of the world from climate and environmental concern. Of course, it is understandable. But there’s deeper dynamics going on I feel; the ground is shifting under our feet.
For centuries, the Cree Nation have used tobacco for rituals and offerings. Learning from this wisdom, we can reclaim the use of tobacco as a means to catalyse and raise ecological consciousness.
I spent four lonely, dark and rainy nights under a mighty tree in a Singpore forest. There I had a moment to contemplate with my friends the species around us now, and those that are passing on…
Russell is a regenerative designer and inventor based in Bali, Indonesia. He is one of the leaders of the Ecobrick movement in Indonesia and the world. Inspired by the principles of the mandala and his time amongst the Igorot people he works to implementing deep, trans-formative innovations. You can read more in his Regenerative Design Manifesto or follow him on Facebook