It was a delight to be interviewed by Sraddha Sabu for the Climate Tribe feature Coming Home to Our Shared Earth.

“How do we live our ordinary, everyday life in relation to what we think the planet is asking of us all?” This, to me, is the very essence of the ecovillage story.

When I first arrived at Findhorn in 1974, drawn by tales of massive cabbages and a spiritually vibrant garden, I unexpectedly found my home. I joined a dynamic group committed to spiritual living, guided by principles like deep inner listening, co-creation with nature, and “work as love in action.” We’d start our days with “attunements,” invoking a good day together, and our community thrived on sharing and connection.

Findhorn was founded in 1962 with a vision of “building the new” – a new civilization, a new age, a life less focused on material gain. In 2002, we achieved the lowest ecological footprint in industrialised society globally, thanks to our surplus clean energy, self-sufficient food systems, and sustainable homes.

Today, with over 1200 ecovillages worldwide, it’s clear that many are seeking this fulfilling, harmonious, and regenerative way of living. It’s about consciously choosing a life that aligns with the planet’s needs, creating pockets of collective dreams for a better future.

And for me, at 82 I am still active as the Carbon Strategy Director of the Ecovillage Findhorn. There is always more to do.

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