Exploring Time – Past, Present and Future
Look to Earth’s history to understand the challenges of today, help us anticipate the future, and promote long term thinking.
Earth’s vast history offers valuable insights into what the next hundred, thousand, or more years might bring, encouraging us to act for the benefit of future generations, both human and otherwise. Inspired by the wisdom of thought leaders like Roman Krznaric, Stephan Harding, Marcia Bjornerud, Kurt Stager, and Richard Fisher, this workshop provides a range of tools, activities, and resources to foster long-term thinking.
Many of us often get caught up in daily competing priorities and immediate demands, delaying the addressing of critical issues with long-term impacts.
This workshop is perfect for those who aspire to create a healthier planet for future generations but find themselves hindered by urgent tasks. It also welcomes curious individuals eager to challenge deeply rooted assumptions about time. Inspired by the Deep Time Walk, this workshop is also suitable for those who have already participated in a walk, but want to delve deeper and those new to Deep Time thinking.
Meet your trainer
Tammy has a background in health psychology and believes that a strong emotional connection with the natural world is good for personal well-being, while also promoting climate awareness and action.
Tammy learnt about Deep Time Walks from Debby Badger who studied at the Schumacher College in Devon UK, and quickly saw their value in encouraging deep ecological awareness and an understanding of our planet as a precious environment from which all life has emerged. Tammy hopes the walks will renew individuals’ emotional connection with Earth and motivate them to take a more active role in confronting the climate crisis.
Tammy’s website introduces you to the notion of deep time walks, or, for more information about the Deep Time Walk project, visit www.deeptimewalk.org
Workshop Specifics
What will I learn?
- Develop an appreciation for Earth’s vast age, the evolution of life, and the complex interactions between living and nonliving elements
- Understand the rhythms and patterns of Earth’s extensive history, and the insights they provide about future possibilities.
- Recognize and challenge prevalent yet unhelpful assumptions about time.
- Create and acquire tools to embed long-term thinking in your daily activities and decision-making.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the connections between the past, present, and future.
What should I bring?
- A bottle of water
- Sunhat, sunscreen, wet weather gear if necessary
- Your curiosity and enthusiasm
- A stone or a small rock if possible
What should I wear?
- Comfortable clothing and footwear
Terms and conditions
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