1. We are part of the larger on-going story of the emergence of Cosmos, Earth, life, and bio and cultural diversity.

2. We are more likely to flourish if we regulate ourselves as part of the whole Earth community. The legal system should therefore, foster humans acting as part of the whole. (Current dominant legal systems are failing to protect the health and well-being of planetary life and existence.)

3. All beings have the following rights: to exist, to habitat, and to participate in the story (to fulfil their purpose for existence).

4. Since Earth is the primary context, (story, container) we need to develop an intimacy with her, and through conscious participation cultivate an ability to read and understand her laws. The law is in the land. Law needs to recognize and respect the ecological wisdom inherent in the land; it is spoken in the ancient lore of people who observe Earth and pay attention.

5. Earth is a communion of subjects not a collection of objects.

6. Earth is primary and the human is derivative. Thus human law should be derived from Earth law.

7. Universe is not just a physical event; rather it is also a psychic/spiritual event. As such Universe/Earth awakens in us wonder, beauty and intimacy. It nourishes our humanity and gives meaning to life. It stimulates our imagination.

8. The Earth is the primary bearer of spiritual/religious consciousness and experience.

9. Recognize that experience-based knowledge of place is integral to governing ourselves responsibly and respectfully.

10. Balance, reciprocity, and simplicity are basic to Earth Jurisprudence. Accumulation is an indication of sickness.

11. We need to: use language that reflects our values; walk the talk; be congruent with our values; and be the change we seek.

12. We need to trust the process ~ cultivating our capacity for creativity, wildness, trust and spontaneity.

13. What is needed is restorative justice and mediation as opposed to an adversarial approach.

14. Move forward from within the perspective of human responsibility for the well-being of the Earth community as well as creating ethical and legal “rights” for all beings to exist and flourish.

15. Ritual/ceremony is how humans reconnect with the numinous and vital life force and as such participate in maintaining health and balance for ourselves and the Universe. "Conscious participation." (Bateson)

16. Learning and knowledge come from reflecting on experience. Theories are validated or invalidated by on-going reflection on experience. Philosophy and practice should be in constant dialogue informing each other.

17. On-going dialogue with the Earth community is essential. This implies a practice that requires developing an intimate relationship with nature, of listening to nature, and regularly "being in nature."

18. Differences clarify identity. "Autonomy of one" requires autonomy of others.

19. The emergent property of Earth requires us to be able to "go with the flow" and to participate with Earth from a place of deep trust in life's unfolding; to let go of control.

20. Immensity, identity and intimacy are qualities of the Universe which invoke awe and respect in us.