Concepts
On this page we share some interesting concepts, links, and books around the different domains of knowledge around which the Totems idea was developed. These include science, philosophy, art and cultural studies. Even if you never make a Totem, we encourage you to explore these issues, and participate in any way you like to leave the world a better place than you found it.
Protecting habitat is one of the best ways to have an impact, through organisations such as the World Land Trust which has Sir David Attenborough as their patron. Joining your local nature society, or a birding group is another great way to direct your love of nature to knowledge and action. In Australia, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy has been doing amazing work to preserve endangered species in over 12m hectares of protected habitat, including providing temporary animal shelters after severe bushfires.
Flourish
What will it take to restore balance to our world? How can we repair our devastated environments, and secure future generations’ survival? And what’s the key to unlock the mindset shift to enable truly regenerative transformation? Flourish reaches beyond ‘sustainability’ to explore ‘regenerative’ practice, what it really means, and how we can get there together. Looking deeply into the web of life that created and supports us, Flourish draws inspiration from diverse cultural traditions and perspectives.
Secular Statuary
Most objects have become “problematic”. Last century’s great philanthropist is this century’s great oppressor. My patron saint is your despised false idol. My symbol for the sun is your nazi flag. As these old symbols are torn down, we are faced with a puzzle: What should replace them?