ReGenerative Language, in the context of We are reGens, refers to the intentional use of language to promote reGenerative values and behaviors. It's about using language in a way that reflects and fosters a culture of eco-responsibility.
This involves several key elements:
Intentionality
The community uses language deliberately to promote reGenerative values. This includes using terms like "reGenerative" with an uppercase "G" to emphasize their commitment to reGenerating and regulating the environment and ecosystem synergistically.
Linguistic Patterning and Word Math
These are tools used by the community to embody Linguistic Reflectivity. By becoming aware of the linguistic patterns embedded in our reGenerative culture, they gain insight into the language and history of the words they are using. This enables them to examine the impact of language on well-being and community development.
Reflectivity
The community recognizes that language reflects culture and that words significantly impact cognition, including perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors. By intentionally using language to promote reGenerative values and cognitive processes, they contribute to a culture that is informed and responsible in its treatment of the planet and its inhabitants.
Positive Social Shifts
The ultimate goal of using ReGenerative Language is to contribute to an eco-literate and restorative culture that reflects its members’ values and promotes positive social shifts. This process requires ongoing reflectivity, critical thinking, and a willingness to learn from the linguistic patterns and cultural history of the languages they use.
In essence, ReGenerative Language is about using language as a tool to promote a reGenerative culture, contributing to the well-being of the community and the planet.
