The Tree of Light

We are the generation of humans that knows the most about nature, but we are also the generation that is less intimate with nature. One could say that we have fallen apart from our own nature. Like an incomplete being, we drag ourselves in the daily life, keeping us busy and afraid of the possibility of truly belonging to Earth and rewilding. And yet, isn’t something from deep within longing for this sacred reunion?

“Each thing – each stone, blossom, child – is held in place. Only we, in our arrogance, push out beyond what we belong to for some empty freedom. If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke

You are wholeheartedly invited to “The Tree of Light”, a project of:

• Remembering our nature, both outer and inner

• Reconnecting with soil, water, leaf, lizard, bird as well as joy, grief, love, longing

• Rewilding our tamed parts and unfolding naturally and soulfully in the world

• Rediscovering the beauty of Earth and gathering resources to show up maturely in the future

The way we work:

The methods:

This is a highly experiential and mostly outdoor program. It is based on non-formal learning and will include elements of Eco-Soulcentric Development and Rewilding Work:

Eco-Soulcentric Development

• Sacred ceremonies and rituals

• Poetry

• Storytelling

• Singing

• Creative Expression

• Council sharing

  
  

Rewilding Work

• Wanders in nature

• Hikes

• Foraging

• Bush crafting

• Nature skills

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The principles of our work:

Wholeness

This training course invites human wholeness, a mature and resourceful way of being in the world. We invite authenticity and respect, depth and lightness, grief and laughter, wildness and responsibility.

Soul-based work

During the program we wish to create profound and sacred experiences. Knowledge, information and facts are very important and will be provided within the training, but what moves us, what drives us to create a long-lasting impact in our field of activity is the joined elements of both intellectual understanding and deep experience processes that unlock the personal wisdom and deep knowing.

Nature

The whole program will gravitate around nature, what she provides as well as the grief we carry from her loss. We will approach her with respect and humbleness, as well as curiosity and hope. Perhaps we need to befriend more her darkness or her lightness, her nurturance or her fierceness. Let Nature be our guide in this journey.

The guides:

ELENI MICHAIL

Eleni Michail is a weaver of the ancient threads of Soul and Spirit, a deep listener and a deep see-er. She is a songstress of the sacred and an apprentice of the Moon. She patiently calls people to lose themselves, to the point of madly finding themselves.

Eleni is a Mindfulness Teacher, a Soul Mentor and an Educator dedicated in human transformation. She holds spaces, rituals and ceremonies in which people reconnect with their inner wisdom, their unique gifts and the wisdom of the unseen.

She has more than 12 years of experience in being a space holder and facilitator. In her work, she uses elements of Eco-Soulcentric development, ancient traditions, and arts. She works a lot with nature and outdoor experiential learning, offering opportunities for growth for children, young people and adults.

BOGDAN ROMANICA

Bogdan is a human development guide, trainer, and mentor, from Romania. In his work, he is intuitively combining elements of psychology, nature connection, experiential learning, outdoor education, storytelling, and art. He loves exploring nature and the human soul. He feels in his element when inspiring and empowering people to become the best versions of themselves. He has worked locally and internationally in the field of human development since 2010. He developed his craft by engaging consistently in deep and meaningful work and training with the Animas Valley Institute from the USA (organization founded by Bill Plotkin), the Mankind Project, Illuman and other organizations and teachers. Born in Romania, he feels deeply connected with the lands where he lives, the hills, mountains and forests that spread not far from his city, Cluj-Napoca.

MARINOS CHRISTOFOROU

Marinos has a degree in English Literature and is passionate about outdoor experiential learning. Nature lover, self-explorer, artistic spirit and curious wanderer, he has a genuine interest in the mysteries of the Earth & how humans can live more sustainably. He studies the bio-diversity of Cyprus and invites adults to develop green competences and become true agents of change.