"The nonviolent resistance of Indigenous water protectors against the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock has inspired a movement of “sacred activism,” rooting political action in spiritual reconnection. Sacred activism is a true light of hope in a world facing catastrophe, as it provides the spiritual foundation needed to unify people worldwide around a shared vision for global system change. "To truly heal this planet, we need the power of community, which is much more than simply a … Continue reading

Contribution: obligation or choice? Each of us will of course find our own answer to this. I am reminded of the difference between giving freely and giving because it is required. Even if the action is the same in both cases, the outcome is different because of the calibre of intent put into motion. If we consider the gestures of love, appreciation, goodwill, compassion, kindness and so on, we can feel the quality of our intent right there in the state that these gestures create. We can say that … Continue reading

Today across Turtle Island (also known as the United States), millions are celebrating the resiliency within themselves and within their communities. They are celebrating and honoring those that came before them and those that will come after them. They are celebrating perseverance and determination. They are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. As of this year 19 cities including Los Angeles, Austin, and Salt Lake City, have joined the 36 cities across the county who already recognize … Continue reading

We are all activists, activating one story or another through the power of our attention and the way we participate in our communities. We can choose to activate and embody the story of separation or the story of interbeing. We can choose what kind of world we want to bring forth together with the people we are in contact with. We can ask ourselves: What am I choosing to activate through the power of my attention? How does my participation contribute to the world I would want to live in? We … Continue reading

A compelling interview with the authors of Occupy Spirituality: A Radical Vision for a New Generation, Adam Bucko and Matthew Fox.... "...we have a whole new generation of young people who are finding themselves in a world that doesn’t feel like home anymore… A world that feels more like a hospital: a hospital of broken institutions, systems, and also broken human souls. And, that this situation requires our response, a response that is deep and all encompassing, a spiritual response if you … Continue reading