Riven: A Mysticism of Place in Times of Grief
Journal of Contemplative Studies July 23, 2025 Patricia M. Zimmerman
What does a particular place and its unique yet integrated life-force do for our lamentation amid ecocide? Do we suppose that nature mourns for us? Restores us to full resurrection? I avoid either/or solutions as at best a misplaced romantic optimism and at worst escapism enabling capitalist exploitation. Rather, I draw upon Christian mystics Julian of Norwich, Mechthild of Magdeburg, and John...
DOI: 10.57010/xhvk1858 (opens in new tab)
Mysticism
Ecogrief
Climate crisis
Materiality
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