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Sara from Soul Food Books asked to do an interview with me for her blog at Redmond Patch.com. This is the fruit of that labor:
In looking at Trish Knox, and the unassuming way she holds herself, you might not see the deep waters of courage and willingness to dive into a cause she believes in. An author, activist, mystic and deep ecologist Trish brings to the table the heart of change.
'It is about the call of the sacred soil’ Trish explained her calling in life to me one afternoon. “Right now I have two circle gardens, one at home and one I manage for the Sammamish Valley Grange called the Heritage Garden that is along the Sammamish River Trail … If you look at the garden it is like a huge medicine wheel much like you would find in the native tradition.” Trish welcomes volunteers at the garden to plant crops and grain as well as the old stand by for any lover of soil: to weed.
This way of seeing a world within the world is nothing new for Trish. Raised in Puyallup and deeply influenced by the indigenous peoples, her passion has become what many consider deep ecology. Her fundamental belief of the interdependence of all living beings has propelled her into the world of social activism and community building. The latest incarnation of her life’s work has been to develop Community Threads, a non-profit based out of Woodinville, dedicated to weaving the “expression, education and celebration of community through classes, events and concerts that promote peace within oneself, in the world and with Nature”.
With the mission of education, art and love of nature and the Sacred Feminine Trish began to write her book ‘Circle of Life- Mapping One’s Story’. Using the principles of deep ecology and native wisdom, the mandala of one’s life is explored through the four directions and storytelling. From her experiences with writing her book she was presented an opportunity to expand Circle of Life into a Radio program (in conjunction with Story Tellers Campfire) that chronicled the stories and lives of many native elders in the Pacific Northwest.
Trish recently discovered the Transition Movement, founded by Rob Hopkins and based on the principles of permaculture. With determination and a spark, Trish gathered the information and structure to successfully create a sustainable group and formed Transition Woodinville. Transition Woodinville is a small but mighty group so far, with monthly gatherings centered on education, reskilling classes, movies with meaning, a Bee Resilient campaign and community building.
After our conversation what struck me most about Trish wasn’t her list of achievements or her courage in questioning the status quo, but her belief in people and our ability to change our world if we just choose to believe we can.
You can find Trish at the Heritage Garden, Transition Woodinville Events or with her feet in the sacred soil.
www.transitionwoodinville.ning.com
In looking at Trish Knox, and the unassuming way she holds herself, you might not see the deep waters of courage and willingness to dive into a cause she believes in. An author, activist, mystic and deep ecologist Trish brings to the table the heart of change.
'It is about the call of the sacred soil’ Trish explained her calling in life to me one afternoon. “Right now I have two circle gardens, one at home and one I manage for the Sammamish Valley Grange called the Heritage Garden that is along the Sammamish River Trail … If you look at the garden it is like a huge medicine wheel much like you would find in the native tradition.” Trish welcomes volunteers at the garden to plant crops and grain as well as the old stand by for any lover of soil: to weed.
This way of seeing a world within the world is nothing new for Trish. Raised in Puyallup and deeply influenced by the indigenous peoples, her passion has become what many consider deep ecology. Her fundamental belief of the interdependence of all living beings has propelled her into the world of social activism and community building. The latest incarnation of her life’s work has been to develop Community Threads, a non-profit based out of Woodinville, dedicated to weaving the “expression, education and celebration of community through classes, events and concerts that promote peace within oneself, in the world and with Nature”.
With the mission of education, art and love of nature and the Sacred Feminine Trish began to write her book ‘Circle of Life- Mapping One’s Story’. Using the principles of deep ecology and native wisdom, the mandala of one’s life is explored through the four directions and storytelling. From her experiences with writing her book she was presented an opportunity to expand Circle of Life into a Radio program (in conjunction with Story Tellers Campfire) that chronicled the stories and lives of many native elders in the Pacific Northwest.
Trish recently discovered the Transition Movement, founded by Rob Hopkins and based on the principles of permaculture. With determination and a spark, Trish gathered the information and structure to successfully create a sustainable group and formed Transition Woodinville. Transition Woodinville is a small but mighty group so far, with monthly gatherings centered on education, reskilling classes, movies with meaning, a Bee Resilient campaign and community building.
After our conversation what struck me most about Trish wasn’t her list of achievements or her courage in questioning the status quo, but her belief in people and our ability to change our world if we just choose to believe we can.
You can find Trish at the Heritage Garden, Transition Woodinville Events or with her feet in the sacred soil.
www.transitionwoodinville.ning.com
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