One of the vital realizations by linguist Edward Sapir is that of linguistic determination—one’s perception is largely determined by the language that one speaks.

In other words, we see and hear and otherwise experience very largely as we do because the language habits of our community predispose certain choices of interpretation.

It follows, then, that language uprooted from the context of lands, flora, fauna, the flesh and blood of embodied life, leads to greater abstractions and separation from the Earth.

So how do we reclaim language that revives our kinship with the greater Earth community?

In this interactive, creative session, you will be guided through a series of writes to experience:

• The visceral difference between “domesticated” language and “wild language.”

• How nature metaphors shift our perception and reveal our kinship with nature

• How to use writing in your own sessions or for your personal growth to rewild imagination and inspire connection to nature

As Mary writes: “Wild language carries the breath of subversiveness. Like a tendril of ivy that works its way into the bricks of an old building, dismantling structures, wildly and beautifully, it erodes as well as erupts. It acts as the wild iris pushing through the cracks of a paving stone, knowing that it can do the impossible—bring new life into a world that is increasingly devoid of grace.”

This session is ideal for all those interested in addressing our separation from nature in creative and engaged ways.

To register for the event, which is hosted by the Tariki Trust, please click here.