SDI participated in the celebration of Earth Day at Ignatius House in Atlanta, Georgia by planting two azaleas.
The SDIworld Coordinating Council proclaimed scripture, poetry and stories about the importance of being in nature and respecting all creation from Aboriginal Australia, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Local Atlanta community members helped to plant the azaleas. We watered Earth and the azaleas with water blessed during the Cultivating Compassion educational events. The water came from all over the world as participants from five continents contributed water to a blessed bowl during the education events.
During the Contemplative Retreat, participants contributed fears and longings to the dirt surrounding the azaleas and poured more blessed water of hope for a compassionate future.
