Sherry Elms

Sherry Ellms is an Associate Professor at Naropa University and the Faculty Lead at the Joanna Macy Center. Her interests lie in exploring the wisdom of the natural world and what it can teach us in these challenging time. She is investigating the effects of the loss of natural darkness and the increase of artificial light on the human psyche, physical health, wildlife, and spiritual connection to ourselves and the cosmos. Her other pursuit is to expand and adapt the ways that the Work That Reconnects (Joanna Macy’s seminal teachings) can bring a shift in paradigm to how we address the social justice and environmental issues which are inseparable. Ellms explains, “The thread through all of this includes how contemplative practices can inform and strengthen our resiliency.”

Participation on Humanity Rising

Day 93 - Transform yourself. Transform the world: A Panel Presentation from Naropa University