The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
In The Enchanted Earth podcast, Maureen talks with her guests about their sacred stories in nature and how these experiences have given them insight into the magic and mystery of the consciousness behind the natural world and our lives.
We all have these stories, but when we give them space, we often can find treasures that can help us with new perspectives, messages on our path, and even guidance on our life purpose. These stories are mythic and connect us to our souls and higher consciousness, using the power of metaphors and symbols. ...the language of the natural world and the divine. Maureen's guests share stories of simple, yet profound nature connection, to experiences of oneness and transcendence, to dialogue with other-than-human beings. Stories that foster a deep sense of nature spirituality. Her book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, is now available wherever online books are sold (2024, Mango Publishing).
The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
The Magic of Creating Land Art with Laurence Winram | The Enchanted Earth Podcast
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In this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, Maureen welcomes special guest Laurence Winram, a Scottish land artist known for his deeply meditative and nature-inspired pieces. The conversation explores Laurence's journey into the world of land art, his connection to nature, and how these experiences have shaped his soul's path. Laurence shares poignant stories from his childhood, the importance of non-attachment, and how his art contributes to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Dive into a fascinating discussion about the intersections of art, spirituality, and the profound beauty of the natural environment.
00:00 Discovering a New World
00:57 Welcome to the Enchanted Earth Podcast
01:18 Laurence Winram: A Journey into Land Art
04:17 Childhood Memories and Nature's Magic
11:44 The Impact of Nature on Life and Art
19:50 The Joy of Creating Land Art
23:18 Immersed in Nature's Process
24:11 The Playful Robin and Lessons in Non-Attachment
26:51 Sacred Sites and Their Energies
28:49 Creating Art in Magical Places
32:03 The Perfection and Imperfection of Land Art
34:08 Collaborative Art and Embracing the Process
40:57 Encouraging Creativity and Letting Go
43:27 Conclusion and Invitation to Listeners
About Laurence Winram
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Laurence Winram has spent his 30 year career working as a fine art and commercial photographer. Having always been drawn to all forms of art he visited the 2018 European Stone Stacking Championships in Dunbar. From that day onward he became hooked on the meditative benefits of creating land art. Since 2018 Laurence has become one of the directors of the European Land Art Festival (ELAF) in Dunbar. In 2022 he won the overall artistic award at the Llano Earth Art Festival in Texas.
In the last few years Laurence’s work has become primarily ground based, usually centred on repeating mandala or fractal like patterns created on beaches or forests. Recently he began working on animations where his experience as a photographer serves him well. The practice of creating land art has had a profound effect on his well-being and worldview.
In 2022 he began running land art workshops with adults and school children.
His work can be found on social media.
Instagram@ShapedNature
Facebook @ShapedNature
TikTok @shapednature
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About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia is a geomancer, teacher, author, and podcaster devoted to listening to land, dreams, and the subtle intelligence of the living Earth. For over twenty years, her work has explored the meeting point of Earth wisdom, consciousness, and place-based spiritual practice.
She is the founder of the Luminous Spaces School, offering online courses in geomancy, feng shui, Earth energy healing, and nature-based spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring for experienced practitioners and those in periods of profound awakening who feel called into deeper relationship with land and purpose.
She is the author of Creating Luminous Spaces (Conari Press, 2018) and The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Books That Save Lives, 2024).
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BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
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