Are We There Yet? vol. 255
On Wednesday, I was in Charlotte attending a planning conference. I flew home that afternoon, arrived safely as expected, and made my way home. As anyone who drives along the George Washington Parkway knows, I saw many planes and helicopters over the river. The traffic in the sky is so normal, it didn’t even make much of an impression.
Then, at 8:47 that evening, tragedy struck when a military helicopter crashed into a regional passenger jet on approach to land at Reagan National Airport. As I watched the news coverage last night, hoping for some good news and more information, it became clear that this tragedy was just unfolding and that many lives would be lost.
It was a reminder to me that our lives are fragile, and our circumstances can change very, very quickly. And that we should be grateful for all that we do have. For now, let’s keep the passengers, crews, and their loved ones in our prayers.
Take care and stay safe.
BOOK:
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth—its abundance of sweet, juicy berries—to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival. As Kimmerer explains, “Serviceberries show us another model, one based upon reciprocity, where wealth comes from the quality of your relationships, not from the illusion of self-sufficiency.
Learn more about Bob Len here.
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