"Hovering Over The Water"

Our oceans cover 71% of Earth’s surface: that’s serious presence. And yet, we mistreat them, fear their majesty, and abandon them to pollution, poison and trash. From a spiritual perspective, when we start the book of Genesis, we read that God’s spirit floats above the water. This primordial essence, the vital part of our existence, is there: setting the stage, cradling life, and containing all of the world’s potentiality. Here is a truth that humans do not LIVE into today: We are charged with the care of these sacred waters. There is a physical and spiritual impact here. The question I ask is: Is our mistreatment of the oceans and our environment a reflection of our abandonment of our spiritual life? Can we truly build spiritual strength when we act in ways that are disconnected from our physical environment? Talking to Markus Reymann from TBA21-Academy, an organization devoted to pushing our knowledge, vital conservation and experience of the ocean through the arts we explore the themes and ideas behind his passion and the actions we must take to save our environment! In this episode of Tattoos and Torah, Rabbi Iggy and Markus Reymann (Actor and Ecology Activist with TBA21-Academy) explore a range of ways we can go about saving the environment. If you are curious about what your role can be in ocean conversation (and about the work that’s already underway to preserve our natural treasures), then this episode is for you. Join us in our weekly recovery meetings (they’re free!): https://www.tshuvahcenter.com/groups Listen to all of our episodes of Tattoos and Torah, and subscribe here: www.tshuvahcenter.com/podcast Want to support our community on their path of recovery? Make a donation here: www.tshuvahcenter.com/donate Follow us on Instagram for our latest tips and motivation: https://www.instagram.com/tshuvahcenter/ Get our latest updates about upcoming workshops, trainings and more here: https://www.tshuvahcenter.com/events ABOUT T’Shuvah Group T’Shuvah Center is a Jewish recovery home and community for addicts of all kinds. Based in Brooklyn, NY, we integrate Jewish wisdom, text and ritual; psychotherapy; the 12 Steps; and spirituality to help those suffering find a path to recovery. If you have the desire to cultivate transformation for yourself, you have a place here.