Liminal Writing Season 5: Inspired by "To build is to collaborate with the earth"

Episode 2: “To build is to collaborate with the earth” - Reflections on Building Communities and Alliances

In this episode of Liminal Writing, hosts Lee Moran and Ces Millado get inspired by the line 'to build is to collaborate with the earth' from the book 'Memoirs of Hadrian' by Marguerite Yourcenar.

They reflect on their experiences of building both physical and social structures, drawing parallels between the two. Ces recalls childhood memories of building sand fortresses, while Lee reflects on working with the natural elements and listening well.

They explore the notion of impermanence and adaptability in community building and strategic alliances, arguing that dynamic and shifting relationships may be more natural than rigid structures. The episode culminates with thoughts on how ancient and modern societies need to learn and live harmoniously better with the earth.

00:12 Introducing the Quote

00:56 Ces’ work - Reflections on Community Building

02:56 Lee's work - Building from what the earth offers

03:48 Cultural and Historical Insights

09:23 Reflections on Community, Alliance Building and Change

12:55 Conclusion and Farewell

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