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Weathering

by Ruth Allen · 2024

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Rocks and mountains have withstood aeons of life on our planet - gradually eroding, shifting, solidifying, and weathering. We might spend a little less time on earth, but humans are also weathering: evolving and changing as we're transformed by the shifting climates of our lives and experiences. So, what might these ancient natural forms have to teach us about resilience and change? In a stunning exploration of our own connection to these enduring forms, outdoor psychotherapist and geologist Ruth Allen takes us on a journey through deep time and ancient landscapes, showing how geology - which has formed the bedrock of her own adult life and approach to therapy - can offer us a new way of thinking about our own grief, change and boundaries.…

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"This exploration of nature's resilience and human connection fits Maria Popova's interest in the enduring wisdom found in the natural world and the interconnectedness of life. It aligns with her work on finding meaning and beauty in the everyday."
Maria Popova — Favorite Books of 2024 · themarginalian.org