The Honorable Harvest - Robin Kimmerer

This video is part of a series called "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," which celebrates some of the best moments of the Bioneers conference through the last 30 years.

Founders Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons, who organized these brilliant lectures, were gracious enough to assist in the curation of the keynotes selected for the production of these videos.

Many thanks go to the Bioneers organization, its staff and partners, and all those who proudly call themselves Bioneers.

Video Credits:

Directed by: Theo Badashi and Maximilian DeArmon
Edited by: Brandon Pinard and Theo Badashi
Sound Mix: Stephanie Welch

Produced by: Maximilian DeArmon and Theo Badashi for Cosmogenesis Media Group

[Robin.Greenfield]

Robin has been one of the most influential people in my life. Since reading Braiding Sweetgrass a few years ago, my relationship with the plants has transformed greatly, and I have dearest Robin to be grateful for. She shares her love of the plants so clearly and strongly, that it is only natural for us to deepen our love of the plant relatives through her influence.
Love,
A fellow Robin

[davesalzer]

That is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. It’s the way.

[lenasayers]

"MOTHER, may I?...", is asking permission and GIVING respect

[ehrlichlanierc]

The truthfulness of this made me cry. I’m glad I cried. God bless all who created this and blessed us with it. I will share this site and video with as many people I can. It’s the most respectful thing I have encountered in decades. Many decades. I’m 80. God bless this earth, everything on it and especially all the people, we have so much goodness to tap into at the real core of our being. Thank you God, I am so Grateful. Love to you all.

[MissBlackMetal]

This reminds me of what we say in Japanese before eating anything:

「いただきます」🙇🏻‍♀️
("itadakimasu")

It is something we say to honor the life that was given so that we may nourish our bodies, and to give thanks for all the people who helped to grow, harvest, prepare, and cook the food we are about to consume.

It is also not uncommon to see older people in restaurants in Japan, bowing their heads and silently praying for a couple minutes before they eat, to give even more heartfelt thanks for the food.

And after we are finished eating, we always say:

「ごちそうさまでした」🙇🏻‍♀️
("gochisousama deshita)

Which is again to thank for the food, the life given, and the care, work, and time given so the food could be consumed.

That's how my mom explained it to me as a child <3

[mikkalinka]

How Beautiful! If only more people could follow this way of thinking....

[Mellowyellowraven]

Her book "Braiding Sweetgrass" is a wonderful read, no its an adventure.

[sarahallenhumboldt]

Thank you, Robin, for sharing your beautiful thoughts, and feelings; they are precious. And, as for our being the "younger brothers"....surely, we do not need to embrace Patriarchy, which is the root of so much suffering and destruction.

[kympedicelli]

I envision (and working to create) a world where we all regard life like this.

[louiseschultz]

Blessings to Robin Kimmerer. Read her book Braiding Sweetgrass <3

[artfully]

In Awe 🦋 spread the love. Would love to see a billion hits 🙏🏻

[mspeggylee]

Amazing! I've become passionate about native plants for years and to see the Honorable Harvest is like the manifestation of a living Dream! Yakoke!, Thank you!💜🙏💜

[lilyx-music]

This is sooo beautiful and heartwarming, thank you <3

[urmila]

Lovely. So true. And what a beautiful voice. Whose? Thank you.

[paswal]

In india we are taught like this, it's mentioned in our ancient texts, it's there in the symbolic stories...seek permissions before taking anything from forests thnks for sharing

[Gwilfawe]

I would be curious to know what Robin's perspective is on animal agriculture in societies which it is not a necessity.

[jconearth]

WOW ! corporate beings are spiritual lobotomies...