Storm Weathering: A Workbook for Our Inner and Outer Climate

This workbook interweaves personal and spiritual growth, and equips us with tools to create a culture that's resilient in the storms of climate change. How do we stay inspired and motivated, not overcome by fear, powerlessness and despair? How do we create strong community, and regenerative culture that cooperates with nature? We need all the help we can get from traditional wisdom such as Tibetan Buddhism: made accessible to modern people by weaving in psychotherapy, ecopsychology, permaculture, and Mother Nature. Imagery from nature reconnects us with our natural wisdom; we dive into the depths of oceanic mind, in a kind of conscious dreaming. Dido's artwork encourages our creative spirit. These practices help in 'ordinary' life, and in emotional rough weather brought on by ever-worsening droughts and floods, economic instability, war and social injustice.

Review :
When I use the teachings in this book, I'm learning to connect to deeper, warmer energy that transforms political as well as personal challenges. Th is inspirational book supplies a practical toolkit for change at every level, from personal relationships to community-building. The sweep of Dido's vision is extraordinary. With humour, clarity and kindness, she takes us deep into meditation and out into the scary reality of ecological disaster, stronger, wiser and more effective. Rachel O'Leary, author of 'The Swan-Bone Flute' Dido is an inspirational meditation teacher. I have sat with her for over five years and always come away feeling at peace, grounded in a blissful state of awareness: that paradox of both form and emptiness. The Refuge meditations are an important aspect of her teachings, creating ease and safety. Her teachings effortlessly meld traditional Buddhist concepts in ways that make them accessible for Westerners. What more could I wish for than to be reminded to take refuge in 'my body, my presence, my depth mind'? Dawne Sanson, healer This is powerful material, capable of changing lives. Barbara McWilliams, educator It's like poetry, it brings tears to my eyes. Deborah Metz, artist Drawing on the ancient wisdom of Tibet, and her own huge life experience, Dido's work helps us connect our inner and outer worlds and meet the compelling challenges of our time with strength, confidence and life-affirming vision. A fusion of stories from her own life, guided meditations and beautiful artwork, the book offers insights and tools for moving from patriarchy to partnership, modelled on nature's own principles of interconnectedness and balance. I'm thrilled to see this book - the world needs it - and can't wait to use it in my work of helping young people and communities reconnect with nature. Pam Crisp, environmental educator The Earth is breathing a sigh of relief. Lama Dido is the voice for our Great Mother. With deep clarity and wisdom, Lama Dido offers us a new paradigm that is long overdue. is paradigm shift will save our Mother Earth. Ajita Grace, Mindfulness Counsellor"