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The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
In The Enchanted Earth podcast, Maureen talks with her guests about their sacred stories in nature and how these experiences have given them insight into the magic and mystery of the consciousness behind the natural world and our lives.
We all have these stories, but when we give them space, we often can find treasures that can help us with new perspectives, messages on our path, and even guidance on our life purpose. These stories are mythic and connect us to our souls and higher consciousness, using the power of metaphors and symbols. ...the language of the natural world and the divine. Maureen's guests share stories of simple, yet profound nature connection, to experiences of oneness and transcendence, to dialogue with other-than-human beings. Stories that foster a deep sense of nature spirituality. Her book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, is now available wherever online books are sold (2024, Mango Publishing).
The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
The Deep Connection Between Humanity and Wildlife with Sumita Singha | The Enchanted Earth Podcast
Join host Maureen in an enlightening episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast as she welcomes award-winning architect, teacher, and writer Sumita Singha. Sumita shares her transformative journey growing up both in Delhi and rural India, discussing the critical environmental challenges and rich cultural heritage of her homeland. Reflecting on lost natural beauty and childhood wildlife experiences, the conversation highlights solastalgia and the need for conservation. Through the lens of personal stories involving rare bird sightings and travel around the world, the episode explores the profound connection between humans and nature, specifically wildlife. Discussions on nature deficit disorder and philosophical insights from Buddhism and Carl Jung. Join us for a deep dive into the spiritual and ecological bonds that link humanity and the natural world.
00:22 Meet Sumita Singha: Architect and Environmental Advocate
01:23 Receiving the OBE During COVID
04:40 Childhood Memories of Nature in India
08:17 The Disappearing Sands of Sumita's Village
12:58 Experiencing Wildlife in Masai Mara
19:44 The Conflict Between Humans and Animals
22:48 The Eccentric Neighbor and Foxes
23:49 A Heart-Wrenching Health Journey
25:36 The Golden Sparrow: A Sign of Hope
29:01 Mindfulness and Nature's Messages
33:27 Nurturing a Love for Nature
37:08 Respect for Nature and Its Creatures
39:36 Inner and Outer Worlds: A Reflection
42:27 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude
About Sumita Singha -
Sumita Singha is an award-winning architect, teacher and writer. She has served on many committees of the Royal Institute of British Architects, RIBA, for over 25 years and on the NHS Board for nine years. Sumita is currently the RIBA Board Trustee for Education. She founded Architects for Change, the Equality forum at RIBA. Sumita is a trustee of three built environment charities and the founding director of Charushila, an environmental design charity. She has taught architecture for over 25 years and is the author of many publications on architecture. Sumita received an OBE for services to architecture in 2021. Find her at: https://www.ecologicarchitects.com/
About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.
COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/
BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/
SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia