If the world is to be healed through human efforts, I am convinced it will be by ordinary people, people whose love for this life is even greater than their fear. People who can open to the web of life that called us into being
Joanna MacyRead
The central purpose of the Work that Reconnects is to help people uncover and experience their innate connections with each other and with the systemic, self-healing powers of the web of life, so that they may be enlivened and motivated to play their part in creating a sustainable civilization.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing our interconnectedness within the ecosystem and our responsibility towards creating a sustainable future.
Joanna Macy's quote highlights the essence of the Work that Reconnects, which aims to awaken individuals to their intrinsic connections to one another and the living world. By fostering this awareness, people are inspired to engage actively in nurturing a sustainable civilization, acknowledging their roles in the larger tapestry of life that supports both human and ecological well-being.
Themes
ConnectionSustainabilityWeb Of LifeCommunityResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental conservation at a local community event.
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