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This is only the beginning, The World is Burning: Time to Wake up and take the right steps
Photo: ‘The devastation of human life is in view’: what a burning world tells us about climate change
See also: Extreme temperatures kill 5 million people a year with heat-related deaths rising, study finds
We must recognise that we are all in it together. We will either be all saved or all will perish together. Carpe Diem!
‘The devastating “heat dome” has caused temperatures to rise to almost 50C in Canada and has been linked to hundreds of deaths, melted power lines, buckled roads and wildfires.
‘Experts say that as the climate crisis pushes global temperatures higher, all societies – from northern Siberia to Europe, Asia to Australia – must prepare for more extreme weather events.
‘Sir David King, the former UK chief scientific adviser, said: “Nowhere is safe… who would have predicted a temperature of 48/49C in British Columbia?’: Nowhere is safe, say scientists as extreme heat causes chaos in US and Canada
'Severity of hot spell in western US underlines dangerous impact of human-caused climate disruption.'
'Excessive heat warnings remained in place across swathes of the western US on Monday after Death Valley in California registered what could prove to be the highest reliably recorded temperature on Earth.
After a cascade of record heatwaves in Canada, north-west US, northern Europe and Siberia, the severity of the hot spell has underlined the dangerous impact of human-caused climate disruption and prompted scientists to consider whether computer models may have underestimated the impacts.
The US National Weather Service measured the temperature at Furnace Creek in Death Valley on Saturday at 54.4C (130F). If confirmed, this would equal the record set at the same place last year and rival slightly higher measurements made more than 100 years ago when equipment was less precise...'- Health warnings as Death Valley scorches in 54.4C heat
North America endured hottest June on record
Inside the Canadian town wiped off the map by a heat wave: ‘I watched my pets burn alive’
Record-breaking heatwave sweeps Canada – in pictures
Justin Trudeau’s love of fossil fuel will only make Canada’s extreme weather worse
Nordic countries endure heatwave as Lapland records hottest day since 1914
New Zealand experiences hottest June on record despite polar blast
Climate crimes The scientists hired by big oil who predicted the climate crisis long ago
‘Heat dome’ probably killed 1bn marine animals on Canada coast, experts say
We will only become safe when we rediscover and rekindle our sense of oneness with Mother Nature
Illustration: Nathalie Lees/The Guardian
The Wisdom of Mother Nature belongs to all Life.
Let be guided and inspired by Her and Save the Web of Life
'Be like the sun for grace and mercy.
Be like the night to cover others’ faults.
Be like running water for generosity.
Be like death for rage and anger.
Be like the Earth for modesty.
Appear as you are.
Be as you appear.'- Rumi
’How wonderful that the universe is beautiful in so many places and in so many ways. …its intonations are our best tonics, if we would take them. For the universe is full of radiant suggestions. …Over and over in the butterfly we see the idea of transcendence.
In the forest we see not the inert but the aspiring. In water that departs forever and forever returns, we see eternity.’ ~ Mary Oliver, in Upstream
And now, all said and done, we have only one home, our sacred earth, and there is no option:
We Must Save Her, We Must Honour Her, Nurture and Nourish Her.
Below you will find my suggestions on how this might be achieved, by turning fire and destruction into life and beauty.
Photo: Petal Republic
Crisis after Crisis: Ten Steps to Save the World
‘Nature and Me’: Realigning and Reconnecting with Mother Nature’s Wisdom- A Five Part Guide
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The end of isolation feels closer than ever, and our politicians are promising us the return to normal!
An illustration of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from the US Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Photo: AP Via The Guardian
Are You Dreading a Return to ‘Normal’? You’re Not the Only One. I am too!
Be Wise and Be Against Returning to Normal
Normalcy is not something we can afford—we must actively resist it.
Out of the coronavirus crisis, a new kinder and better world must be born
The time is now to rediscover our humanity and our solidarity
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What can we learn from birds, according to William Wordsworth’s poem ‘The Tables Turned’?
Yes, indeed, we can learn how to be wise from birds. By listening to the sweet music of the woodland linnet
or hearing how the throstle sings, we can let Nature be our Wisest Teacher.
‘The greatest wisdom comes from the smallest creatures. There is so much we can learn from birds.
Through twenty-two little lessons of wisdom inspired by how birds live,
this charming French book will help you spread your wings and soar.’
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‘We often need help from those smaller than us. Having spent a lifetime watching birds, Philippe and Élise – a French ornithologist and a philosopher – draw out the secret lessons that birds can teach us about how to live, and the wisdom of the natural world. Along the way you’ll discover why the robin is braver than the eagle, what the arctic tern can teach us about the joy of travel, and whether the head or the heart is the best route to love (as shown by the mallard and the penguin). By the end you will feel more in touch with the rhythms of nature and have a fresh perspective on how to live the fullest life you can.’
About the Authors
Philippe J. Dubois is an ornithologist and writer. He has been passionate about birds since he was a boy, and has travelled the world birdwatching. He is the author of a number of works on climate change and biodiversity and was the head of Delachaux and Niestlé, the oldest nature books publishing house in France.
Élise Rousseau has degrees in Literature and Philosophy, and is a journalist and author of several works on nature and animals. She has spent several years working to protect animals.
'Brilliant, magical and engrossing – I will never see birds the same way again.'- Peter Wohlleben, bestselling author of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES
'A little gem. So much wisdom to be drawn from the feathered world of birds.' ― Raynor Winn, bestselling author of THE SALT PATH
'A charming, witty and thought-provoking look at the way bird behaviour can both reflect and influence the way we live our lives.' ― Stephen Moss (Naturalist and author)
'This little book does a beautiful job of inspiring awe for the capacities of birds and applying lessons from their lives to the struggles of humanity.' ― Wall Street Journal
It Takes a Wise Bird to Show Us the Path
Simorgh: Thirty Birds
The Wise Mythical Bird of Persia
‘In the famous epic Persian poem "Conference of the Birds," the birds of the world gather to decide who is to be their king. The hoopoe, the wisest of them all, suggests that they should find the legendary Simorgh, a mythical Persian bird. The hoopoe leads the birds, each of whom represent a human fault which prevents man from attaining enlightenment. When the group of thirty birds finally reach the dwelling place of the Simorgh, all they find is a lake in which they see their own reflection. They realize that they were the Simorgh (which in Persian literally means "thirty birds") all along. The leader they sought was each and every one of them.’
The Conference of the Birds - Simorgh, portrayed by Attar, The Persian Sufi Sage and Poet
Conference of the Birds.- Photo: images-amazon.com
‘Hundreds of birds embark on a perilous journey across seven treacherous valleys in search of a king who can right the wrongs in their world. They are led by the poet Attar, who has been transformed into a sharp-beaked, crested hoopoe. The troubles that spur them into flight — "Anarchy — discontent — upheaval! Desperate fights over territory, water, and food! Poisoned air! Unhappiness!" — are of course all too familiar in our world.’
Let the Wise Simorgh Brighten and Show You the Way
Stop, Look and Listen:
Learn from the Wise and Listen to the Birds
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Listen and Learn from the Wise Ones!
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See also:
How to Read a Bird: A smart guide to what birds do and why
Photo and info: How to Read a Bird: A smart guide to what birds do and why
12 Birds to Save Your Life: Nature's Lessons in Happiness
Photo and info: 12 Birds to Save Your Life: Nature's Lessons in Happiness
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