Order of the Sacred Earth - by Matthew Fox & Skylar Wilson (Paperback)

About the Book

Essays and calls-to-action to create a deeper sense of community whose mission is the preservation of the earth.

Book Synopsis

Essays and calls-to-action to create a deeper sense of community whose mission is the preservation of the earth.

Review Quotes

"The Order of the Sacred Earth is a vision as vital and inspired as any on our planet in this time of cultural collapse and regeneration-a gathering together of mystic warriors and visionary artisans of cultural evolution. There are now millions of us-imaginal cells of emerging ecocentric cultures-but what is needed is a consciously convened community that brings us together to synergistically deepen and amplify our artistry and to train and initiate others. Fox and Wilson's co-dreamed vision draws from the very heart of the dream of the Earth."-Bill Plotkin, author of Soulcraft and Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche

"The Order of the Sacred Earth not only calls us home to our true nature as Earth, but also offers us invaluable guidance and company on the way."-Joanna Macy, environmental activist and author of eight books, including Active Hope

"The creation of he Order of the Sacred Earth is a magnificent step forward for humanity. What we need now are sacred activists willing to come together to live conscious and sacred lives while pooling their resources and passions to preserve the earth and humanity. I am honored to celebrate and join this great adventure!"-Andrew Harvey, author of over thirty books, including Way of Passion and The Hope

"I feel grateful for this inspiring book and the inspiring initiative it launches. The Order of the Sacred Earth gives me new hope; its founders are visionaries who set out a plausible program to engage all aspects of our life, and motivate much-needed change. I hope and pray that their message and their Order will spread and transform our relationships with the Earth and with each other."-Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, author of Science Set Free

"In this timely book, the authors provide a blueprint for creating a sacred community, one united by compassion, social action, and a commitment to protecting the sacred earth. The historic framework of spiritual renaissance outlined in the book provides a helpful perspective for relating to this call to a new order. May everyone who reads this book be inspired to take the vows of The Order of the Sacred Earth so they may find the clarity in commitment, direction, purpose and vision the authors so generously offer!"-Isa Gucciardi, PhD, author of Coming to Peace and founding director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream

"It is with great joy that I discover this vision of an Order of the Sacred Earth....Everywhere I go now, as I travel and teach, I am seeing these seeds bursting through the ravaged landscape. The youth I meet are hungry for meaningful spiritual practice and are wary of organized religion.....I want to be part of this revolutionary effort to build a holy container in which to access and express the deepest truths of love echoing from the heart of the world's wisdom communities in honor of 'Our sister, mother earth, ' who sustains us."-Mirabai Star, spiritual teacher and author of God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam; Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation

"'I promise to be the best lover and defender of Mother Earth that I can be.' Might this sacred pledge required of those who join the Order of the Sacred earth save humanity and our Earth Mother? It is surely worth a try....I welcome the opportunity to find a spiritual home and intellectual identity in an Order of the Sacred Earth in fellowship with other spiritual-intellectual- activist seekers/doers seeking a deeper truth beyond the partial and outdated cosmologies of established religious dogma and political ideology."-David Korten, author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth; When Corporations Rule the World; The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community

"What we are facing demands a strategy and comm

About the Author

Jennifer Berit Listug works in book publishing as a private consultant for authors assisting with manuscript editing and book publicity. She is also the co-director of Wild Awakenings, an adult rites of passage organization dedicated to fostering the thriving of earth, life, and humanity. Jennifer was on the Board of Trustees at the Unity in Marin Spiritual Community for three years, serving as the Board President for 18 months. Also at Unity in Marin, Jennifer was a guest speaker for Sunday mornings, she led Rites of Passage groups for teenagers, and founded a young adult interfaith group committed to conscious connection, community service, and social activism. She is a passionate hiker, reader, writer, and public speaker.