Joanna Macy: Active Hope

I recently had the deep pleasure and honor to once again see Joanna Macy, a beloved teacher to myself over several decades now and to countless others worldwide. Joanna is now 88 years old and has spent her lifetime working to alleviate the suffering in this world and to contribute towards the creation of a just, kind, sustainable, and peaceful world. Hers is the visionary, wise, and compassionate work that reconnects and awakens. May Joanna Macy inspire us all. ― Molly

Active Hope is not wishful thinking. 
Active Hope is not waiting to be rescued . . . . 
by some savior. 
Active Hope is waking up to the beauty of life 
on whose behalf we can act. 
We belong to this world. 
The web of life is calling us forth at this time. 
We’ve come a long way and are here to play our part.
With Active Hope we realize that there are adventures in store,
strengths to discover, and comrades to link arms with.
Active Hope is a readiness to discover the strengths
in ourselves and in others;
a readiness to discover the reasons for hope
and the occasions for love.
A readiness to discover the size and strength of our hearts,
our quickness of mind, our steadiness of purpose,
our own authority, our love for life,
the liveliness of our curiosity,
the unsuspected deep well of patience and diligence,
the keenness of our senses, and our capacity to lead.
None of these can be discovered in an armchair or without risk.

 ― Joanna Macy

From Active Hope: How to Face the Mess

We're In Without Going Crazy 

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