• The Earth is Talking: Are You Listening?

  • Dec 13 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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The Earth is Talking: Are You Listening?

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  • In this episode, I interview Doug Conwell, founder of Earthwalks, Which Explores the ancient cultural and earth wisdom traditions of the American Southwest and Mexico through guided journeys and service activities. For more information, contact Doug: www.earthwalks.org. E-mail: earthwalks1@yahoo.com For even more from Dr. Sam, check out his new exclusive membership where you get access to my content and resources, new information, articles, videos, webinars: https://drsambernesmembership.com/ Keywords Earthwalks, Doug Conwell, geomancy, listening to the earth, indigenous cultures, Celtic traditions, Chaco Canyon, personal transformation, retreats, community service Summary In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Sam Berne interviews Doug Conwell, the founder of Earthwalks, exploring themes of geomancy, indigenous cultures, and personal transformation through nature. Doug shares his journey from urban life to discovering the wisdom of the earth, emphasizing the importance of listening to nature and the experiences that shape our understanding of the world. The discussion also highlights the significance of Chaco Canyon and the retreats Doug leads, fostering community and connection with the earth. Takeaways • Doug Conwell founded Earthwalks to connect people with nature. • Geomancy involves listening to the earth's energies. • Listening to the earth can be practiced anywhere, even in urban settings. • Indigenous cultures offer profound insights into nature and spirituality. • Personal initiations are essential for growth and transformation. • Chaco Canyon is a vital site for understanding earth energies. • Retreats provide a space for deep connection and healing. • Community engagement is a key aspect of Doug's work. • The blending of indigenous and Celtic traditions enriches spiritual practices. • Nature holds immense wisdom that can guide our lives. Sound Bites • "There's so much wisdom in the earth." Chapters 00:00Introduction to Earthwalks and Doug Conwell 02:55Exploring Geomancy and Listening to the Earth 05:59Indigenous and Celtic Traditions: A Juxtaposition 09:04Personal Initiations and Transformative Experiences 11:32The Significance of Chaco Canyon 14:52Leading Retreats and Community Engagement Sam Berne (00:02) Hey everyone, it's Dr. Sam and I'd like to welcome you to another podcast. So we have a great show today. I've invited a really special guest. He's been a longtime friend Doug Conwell and you guys need to know about Doug. He's an amazing person. He does a lot of different things service in the community, but he started this. guess he started this process many years ago called Earthwalks and I went on one of his retreats in Chaco Canyon last September and it was life-changing for me. And so I wanted to bring him on and I wanted to introduce him to the community. So Doug, welcome to the program. Give us a little bio so that people can get to know who you are. Doug Conwell (01:03) Sure, happy to do that. Originally from Colorado, Sam, from Denver. Born in Denver. My family moved from there to Texas and I lived on the border in El Paso for sixth grade through college and got a really good dose of the Mexican culture, which I just adore. And was in the military in the army for a couple years and came back to Colorado thinking it was home. And it was for a while, but this huge, relentless urban development that John Denver used to sing about, and he was promoting it while he was decrying it, sort of got to me and I realized that I was hearing a call elsewhere. And that call actually got into a book called The Spirit That Wants Me. It's an anthology of different writers, and I'm one of them that's in it. The you know, is the spirit of this region where we're living here in Santa Fe, the Four Corners region. But I moved to Santa Fe almost 50 years ago, about 47, 47 years ago, to actually go to massage school while I was getting my master's degree in criminal...
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