Episode 23 - ReTurning to the Cycles of Time

As we move through the time of year when the night is long and the day is short, let us contemplate those mysteries that can be unveiled in the dark.  This podcast offers a contemplation of circular time,  ancient temporal technologies, Circular Time, and why it is valuable to vitality itself in the modern age.4:00 - Invitation to Circular Time5:47 - To know the Dark by Wendell Berry7:03 - The "Light" in Darkness14:15 - Ancestors in the Dark18:33 - On God, time, place, and seasons21:24 - Temporal traditional ecological knowledge28:10 - How do we get away from such valuable ecological calendars?32:25 - Work and leisure in the modern calendar33:46 - How does western society come to be so dis-membered from Earth?40:15 - Separated from temporal realities45:07 - Linear time, never-good-enough, hyper-productivity and burnout52:46 - Reclaiming the night; embracing rest; and returning to Earth TimeJoin one of Sara Jolena's Circular Time sessions! Or sign up for a private session (just email us and we can set up a time!)This podcast has quite a lot of references! Here are a few: What Works by Tara McMullinWaking up to the Dark by Clark StrandThe American Indian Mind in a linear world by Donald FixicoA Brief History of Time by Steve HawkinsBetween ecology, economy, and the elevated self: a conversation with Rama SubramanianEmerging from the Pandemic: fear and curiosity/confidenceWendell Berry, Go Dark - Music by Katie Hicks. Here's a lovely interpretation by Hannah FoggSara Jolena's thesis: ReMembering the Origins of the Anthropocene AgeOur earlier podcast with Ramasubramanian Recommended podcast that totally resonated with and in some ways inspired this podcast: The EmeraldSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about Sara Jolena Wolcott and Sequoia SamanvayaMusic Title: Both of UsMusic by: madiRFAN Don't forget to "like" and share this episode!