Free the Captives: Freedom has so many meanings. For people who are in custody, there is the actual material fact that they cannot move freely. But for them – and for all of us – there is the difficulty of getting our minds free. How does working for justice free us all?

When the waters rise in some parts of the country, when there are droughts in other parts, and when the water is polluted nearly everywhere,  it’s time to pay attention to what this element teaches us so we can become water protectors in our own communities.