Kneel and kiss the ground

In this episode, we dive into our relationship with the natural world through the Gratitude Blooming theme of community, represented by the Bleeding Heart flower. Our guest, Ryland Engelhart, co-founder of Kiss the Ground, shares his thoughts on how we can improve our relationship with nature by spending time and attention on it. 

He invites us to imagine building a relationship with nature like having good friends, and emphasizes the importance of tending to and reveling in the living world. Join us as we discuss the significance of putting time and attention into our relationship with nature and learn how it can bring joy and fulfillment to our lives.

The nonprofit Kiss the Ground is on a mission to awaken people to the possibilities of regeneration and the name of their organization was inspired by this Rumi poem. 

Today, like every other day,
we wake up empty and frightened.
Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.
Take down a musical instrument.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.

- Rumi, 13th century

Learn more about Kiss the Ground at https://kisstheground.com and watch their film on Netflix. 

We hope you enjoy the closing practice of nurturing quality time with a fresh cut flower or potted plant inspired by Ryland's own relationship with nature! 

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