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Quotes that guide how to take action as an activist to directly address the issues that are causing you heartache as a most effective approach.
Why the convenience of our “social consensus” gives us common agreements for civilization to function, yet gets in the way of adapting to and solving our wicked problems.
Framing the wicked problems that are cascading towards a global tipping point and threatening our social stability and life support systems.
“When you meet anyone it is a Holy encounter. As you see him/her, you will see yourself. As you treat him/her, you will treat yourself.” A Course in Miracles
“Prejudice of any kind implies that you are identified with the thinking mind. It means you don’t see the other human being anymore, but only your own concept of that human being. To reduce the aliveness of another human being to a concept is already a form of violence.” ~ Eckhart Tolle
“When I speak to people in extreme poverty they tell me…It’s not so much the lack of a job that despairs me, or the lack of bread on the table…It’s in the contempt of my fellow citizens. It is this contempt that lies between Despair and Justice and Basic Human Rights.” Fr. Joseph Widlenski
Humanity’s Next Chapter in the Face of Climate Change and Other Wicked Problems
In the light of what’s happening in this chaotic world today I feel moved to tell my story with all it’s different facets, because my main hope is that the reader will see the human face of the marginalized. Then hopefully gain a more compassionate understanding of all those who live on the margins of society.
Our Earth has clearly suffered continued damage under the watch of my generation since Earth Day first appeared. It’s also clear that the generation now maturing will need to grapple with its effects and ensure a healthy, sustainable future.
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