Transforming Hearts, Restoring our Land Spiritual Perspective on Ecological Regeneration

Abstract

An urgent solution is required to the pressing issue of the escalating environmental crises and the widening gap between humanity and the natural world. Climate change, deforestation, and rapid urbanization highlight the urgent need for all-encompassing policies that not only address ecological degradation but also promote a strong bond between people and the natural world. The study sought to understand how individuals' personal spiritual beliefs influenced their understanding of and commitment to ecological regeneration and rewilding. This was done in order to better understand the complex relationship that exists between spirituality and ecological regeneration, as expressed in the research title, "Rewilding our Hearts, Restoring our Land: Spiritual Perspectives on Ecological Regeneration." Deep Ecology provides a theoretical framework for examining the spiritual aspects of ecological regeneration. It permits an in-depth investigation of the ways in which people, guided by their spiritual convictions, can embrace ecocentric principles and support rewilding initiatives. This study conducted a thorough investigation of the complex relationship between spirituality and ecological regeneration using a qualitative research methodology. As part of the research methodology, participant observations with members of various spiritual communities were used to collect qualitative data. As a result, study has revealed the subtle facets of participants' lived experiences, beliefs, and practices that influence their relationships to the environment through in-depth interviews and participant observations within various spiritual communities. The participants demonstrated a commitment to responsible environmental stewardship and a heightened awareness of ecological interconnectedness, driven by their spiritual perspectives.