Envision a forest where fire sweeps gracefully through, a transformative blaze …

What’s up by Rachel Malek for COCOONERS N° 16

February 21, 2025
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2 min read

This article was first published in Cocooners N° 16.

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Envision a forest where fire sweeps gracefully through, a transformative blaze that brings light and clarity rather than destruction. This fire breathes life into the landscape, consuming the old and the withered, leaving behind not just ashes but an open canvas upon which new growth can flourish.

Regenerative practice beckons us to embody this fire, challenging us to confront the stagnant beliefs and rigid frameworks that confine our thinking and our relationships. It invites us to clear away the dense thickets of habitual behavior, to expose the rich soil of possibility beneath. In the aftermath of this cleansing, we find ourselves on the brink of a new beginning, a fertile ground rich with potential for a world that thrives in abundance rather than scarcity.

In this journey of renewal, anti-oppression work and Indigenous wisdom illuminate our path, guiding us to recognize that regeneration is a collaborative endeavor—a symphony of voices, perspectives, and experiences that weave together in harmony. 

Each of us plays an essential role in this grand tapestry of life, where the well-being of one is intricately linked to the well-being of all. As we engage in this work, we cultivate a future rich with respect, equity, and kinship, where every action is a note in the melody of renewal. Together, we create not just a sustainable world, but a vibrant, flourishing ecosystem that pulses with vitality. This is our legacy—a world where every being thrives in unity, a place where the promise of tomorrow is nurtured in the embrace of a deep, abiding relationship with the land and each other.


This article was first published in Cocooners N° 16.

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