Category Archives: Living Through Crisis and Climate Change

Drawn Deeper into Forest: the Healing Power of Trees

Posted on September 5, 2025 by friendmarcelle

A story of being drawn by a tree, and then a cluster of trees and a remnant of forest to find greater grounding, wholeness, and healing in nature. And hearing the call of nature to preserve our endangered forests. Continue reading →

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Joanna Macy: A Life Dedicated to Healing the World

Posted on August 10, 2025 by friendmarcelle

Joanna Macy, a vibrant teacher and guide, passed away at 96, having profoundly influenced many through The Work That Reconnects. Her life encompassed a journey from exploring Christian ministry to embracing Buddhism and environmental activism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the living world, and teaching that collectively experiencing our grief for the destruction of living systems can free us to take action on behalf of the world. Continue reading →

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Nature’s Voice in The Nutmeg’s Curse: A Call for Planetary Healing

Posted on April 21, 2025 by friendmarcelle

In The Nutmeg’s Curse, Amitav Ghosh traces the roots of the climate crisis back to colonial exploitation of land and people, starting with the 17th-century Dutch takeover of the Banda Islands. He calls for a profound reconnection with the Earth, advocating for Indigenous and other spiritual perspectives that recognize the living nature of our planet. Continue reading →

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Finding Guidance through Dreams: Tina Tau’s Remarkable Memoir

Posted on December 2, 2024 by friendmarcelle

Tina Tau’s memoir, Ask For Horses, explores her life through forty dreams, revealing insights about herself and her relationships. The unique format intertwines dream narratives with personal reflections and guidance from a wise perspective she names “Hawkeye.” Tau’s dreams encourage her to engage actively with life and encourage her to pursue her heart’s true desires. She identifies thirteen key “Big Messages” offered by her dreams. Continue reading →

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Quaker Dreaming

Posted on February 2, 2024 by friendmarcelle

I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. — Joel 2: 28 Has a dream ever changed the way … Continue reading →

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Healing Prayers for EarthQuaker Carl Magruder

Posted on September 1, 2023 by friendmarcelle

Friends everywhere who have been blessed by Carl Magruder’s unique and wonderful presence and ministry are praying for his recovery from brain injury. Today, in addition to holding him in the Light, you can get to know Carl by watching an interview I recorded with him, or one of his amazing 2020 FGC Bible Half hours on the subject of “Jesus as Trickster..” Continue reading →

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