Envisioning a New Human Story

Thomas Berry, the late ecotheologian once commented, “It’s all a question of story. We are in trouble just now because we do not have a good story. We are in between stories . . ” But perhaps not for much longer.

From September 27 – October 3, 2014 the New Story Summit: Inspiring Pathways for our Planetary Future was held at the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland. The highlights of which are generously shared in this free on demand feature length documentary, A New Story for Humanity: Change the Story, Change the World.

Grounded in Simplicity

This is not a sensationalist flick on the heroics of Greenpeace eco-warriors. It is a beautifully interwoven tapestry of humanity at its finest. Activist and author Satish Kumar, General Secretary of the Global Ecovillage Network Lua Bashana-Kekana, spiritual educator Dororthy Maclean, and Andean medicine man Puma Quispe Singona are but a few of its global panelists. Their visions are wise, grounded, and inspirational.

As are the many live sessions the film captures, combining ritual, art, and story to convey one stirring and timely message: the time is now – to be the living change our economically bankrupt, contaminated, and relationally fragmented world is crying out for.

It won’t happen overnight. And it won’t happen without us. Passive spectatorship and living in a cultural trance will not cut it. Sure we love our PC’s, Smartphones, and SUV’s but at what price to the environment? Not everyone is cut out for eco activism; but all can make the everyday changes that might just make a world of difference.

The incidental and accidental differences of the human community constitute the rich bio-diversity of our living planet. Our ancient and cultural wisdom stories, and the new evolutionary global movements of our times, have much to offer present and future generations.

So get the popcorn crackling, pull out a six pack, bring the neighbors in and watch this soul-stirring film that might just change your life’s direction – and that of the wider community – for the better.

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