Glenys Livingstone’s doctoral research at the University of Western Sydney in the School of Social Ecology was an experiential study of the three phases of ‘Goddess’ – Virgin, Mother, Crone – as Creative Cosmological Dynamic. Glenys’ thesis included the documentation of seasonal ritual as an embodiment of this triple dynamic, and as a catalyst for personal and cultural change. More recently, Glenys’ continued ritual practice of the seasonal Wheel of the Year and research, has deepened her identification of this Cosmic-Organic Creative Triplicity with the Triple Spiral engraved by the ancients at Newgrange (Bru na Boinne) in Ireland.

Glenys has been taught by Starhawk, priestess of the Western European Earth spiritual tradition and has integrated this with the work of physicist Brian Swimme and cultural historian Thomas Berry. Charlene Spretnak and Dr. Jean Houston have also been major influences. Goddess/Gaian spirituality has been Glenys’ path since 1979 – she now names her religious practice as a ‘PaGaian Cosmology’. Glenys has considered herself a student of the Poetry of the Universe – a language expressed in scientific story, mythological metaphor, ancient and contemporary images of integrity, body movement and dance, stillness, chants and songs. By these means, she has conducted geo-therapy – for herself and with others. She considers herself as a woman who is always learning that she is 13.7 billion years old.

Glenys’ Master’s work in Theology and Philosophy included education in liturgical practice at the Jesuit School of Theology Berkeley California. Glenys has taught many adult education courses, writes, has lectured in Ecological Psychology, facilitates the seasonal ritual celebrations in her place, and travels to give talks and facilitate workshops.

She lives in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney with her beloved Taffy (Robert) Seaborne, who is also a graduate of the School of Social Ecology and rich life experience.