The image above summarizes this. Ecology sets the boundaries and possibilities for the resources we can use (economy) so that we do not destroy our shared home, the Earth. Politics is meant to ensure that these resources are distributed fairly and used to support everyone. It indicates that the Earth must be at the center.

In practice, this is not how human society functions. We use economics primarily for growth, often depleting the Earth’s resources. Politics frequently stimulates further growth and may treat ecology as a mere disturbance rather than the foundation on which our activities and decisions should rest.

Many movements draw on ecology to support change and emphasize the importance of understanding the world we live in. Metaphysical ecology is one way to join this search for a new vision. It is closely related to approaches such as spiritual ecology and deep ecology. Like these fields, it sees Earth and all beings as sacred and interdependent.

Metaphysical ecology goes a step further by explicitly including subtle energies, subtle worlds, and subtle beings. Earth holds visible and invisible, measurable and immeasurable aspects that interact in a powerful dance, expressing the planet’s potential. We believe we can only develop a vision that fully supports Earth’s potential when we include these metaphysical dimensions.