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Our chapter invites readers on a journey to reconnect our imaginations and spirits to our earthly bodies. First, we explore humanity’s roots that focus on empathy and connection with each other and our ecosystem. Millennia-old wisdom is found within various communities by way of Indigenous knowledge and spiritual traditions. We explore historical shifts that help explain the factors that foster the current chronic disconnection from ourselves, each other, and the world. Through synthesis of research and first-hand experience, we illuminate a path of rediscovery with a more evolved and holistic approach for dialogue. We share useful tools that bridge disconnection through contemplative practices, such as mindful nature contact and reflective dialogue, to make reconnecting with nature and each other accessible and transformative.
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Rappeport, A., Lin, J. (2021). Experiential Ecological and Art-Based Practices for Reconnecting with Mother Earth and with Each Other. In: Desai, A., Nguyen, H.N. (eds) Global Perspectives on Dialogue in the Classroom. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89043-8_9
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