French philosopher Jean Vanier once wrote “Love is not to do things for people. It is not to tell people what to do. It is to reveal.” That is the goal of both the video as well as this work. To show the lake’s beauty, gifts, our thoughtless use of it, and to reveal an alternate way and possible new relationship with our water.
Susan Peterson Gateley
Tags: building resilient water systems, connection with nature, the commons
Related Articles
Women face the greatest climate risks but are critical to climate action
By Ruhi Bhasin, Independent Media Institute
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, yet women’s leadership and local knowledge are critical to building more resilient communities.
June 19, 2026
Finding hope and purpose in a world in crisis
After years of turning her backyard into a haven for wildlife, the author, Cylvia Hayes, watched the songbirds suddenly disappear. What began as a personal loss became a reflection on eco-grief, ecological decline, and how to find meaning, connection, and hope in a world undergoing profound environmental change.
June 19, 2026
How to end capitalism – and build a kind, green, cooperative economy. Cont’d
By Guy Dauncey, The Economics of Kindness Substack
From climate policy to housing and trade, in this piece, author Guy Dauncey imagines how to dismantle capitalism and replace it with a greener, more cooperative alternative for everyone, including nature.
June 18, 2026





