essentia
a portal into our emerging future
essentia is a sanctuary
for those navigating the weight of existence amid
the chaos of planetary and societal collapse.
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Rooted in embodied enchantment with the animate earth,
we honor grief while nurturing radical creativity, cultivating an
incubation space where new ways of being can emerge.
Through the intersection
of animism, stewardship
and cosmic vision—
we create regenerative systems and deep connections to both ancient and novel wisdom, weaving narratives that reconnect us in an ever-unfolding cosmos.
Here, we fully embrace the present
while daring to envision and anchor a dream for our
collective being and becoming.
Weave your thread into essentia
essentia is a living tapestry of stories, ideas, and visions.
We invite writers, artists, filmmakers, dreamers, activists, educators, and elders to share their unique voices—exploring themes of enchantment, ecology, collective liberation, cosmology, and emergent culture.
Across our core themes, we share inspiring, thought-provoking, and diverse resources to empower and spark new ways of being.
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Whether through essays, poetry, film, photography, artwork, contemplative practices, or artisan crafts, we invite you to add your perspective to this shared exploration.
YOUR PERSPECTIVE & WISDOM IS VITAL IN COLLECTIVE REIMAGINING.
Featured Work
AN ESSAY
The Sensual Mystic
by Corina Ray
You are invited to discover deep relational interconnectedness in this sensorial essay, taking readers on a vivid journey through a hike in nature, where the boundaries between self and universe blur, revealing insights into the balance of light and darkness, and the transformative power of embracing life’s dualities.
5 minute read
