Jamila Davey is a professor at the Delaware College of Art and Design and a volunteer with Green for the Greater Good, an organization working to make the Rodney Reservoir in Wilmington, DE a permanent green space.
This conversation is the first installment of a three part series “Spiritual Ecology: Wisdom for a Changing Planet,” in collaboration with the Social Justice Committee of the Swedenborgian Church.
Keywords love, community, gardening, environmental justice, urban spaces, advocacy, green spaces, healing, sustainability, collective action, stewardship, food security, environmental education, personal growth, social fabric, joy
Summary In this conversation, Sage and Jamila explore the profound connection between love, community engagement, and environmental justice. Jamila shares her journey from personal healing in a garden to leading the initiative 'Green for the Greater Good,' which focuses on creating green spaces in urban areas. They discuss the importance of community involvement, advocacy for public infrastructure, and the balance between personal and collective responsibilities in the pursuit of sustainability and joy. In this conversation, Sage and Jamila discuss the importance of reconnecting with nature through gardening, emphasizing the need for education and community involvement. They explore how gardening can foster connections among people, promote stewardship of the environment, and provide personal joy and growth. The dialogue highlights the challenges of urban gardening, the significance of community gardens, and the deeper relationship between individuals and nature.
Takeaways
* Love calls us forward in life.
* Personal healing can lead to community action.
* Community gardens foster connection and rejuvenation.
* Advocacy is essential for environmental justice.
* Green spaces are vital for urban communities.
* Collective work requires individual balance.
* Nature provides a message of resilience.
* Community engagement shapes public infrastructure.
* Sustainability brings joy and agency.
* Love is stronger than limitations. Many people feel alienated from growing their own food.
* Gardening can create connections and foster stewardship.
* Access to gardening spaces is crucial for urban communities.
* Gardening allows for personal expression and improvisation.
* Nature education helps instill metaphors for coping with life.
* Maintaining green spaces is vital for environmental health.
* Community gardens can build social fabric and trust.
* Gardening is a process of trial and error, not perfection.
* Relieving the weight of self-importance can enhance personal growth.
* Finding joy in gardening contributes to community well-being.
Titles
* The Power of Love in Community Action
* Healing Through Gardening: A Personal Journey
* Green for the Greater Good: A Community Initiative
* Building Urban Green Spaces Together
Sound Bites
* "It's about the journey of love."
* "The garden was born out of healing."
* "We are connected to our community."
* "Green, not greed."
* "We need trees to breathe."
* "There's so much work to do."
* "I want to put my hands in the soil."
* "May all of our gardens grow."
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Love and Community Engagement
06:09 Emergence of Green for the Greater Good
11:57 Building Community and Green Spaces
18:06 Advocacy and Infrastructure Transformation
23:51 Balancing Personal and Collective Work
24:51 Reconnecting with Nature through Gardening
30:13 The Importance of Community and Stewardship
36:31 Building Social Fabric through Gardening
39:41 Finding Joy and Balance in Gardening
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
