"Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform
the future."--adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy
An enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work
That Reconnects, now more timely than ever
Humanity is in an existential crisis. Facing the magnitude of our global
situation as individuals leaves us feeling alone, disempowered, and
despairing. Who better to listen to for wisdom and solace than Joanna
Macy, one of the originators of modern environmentalism, whose life's
work has been to hear and heal our pain for the planet?
World as Lover, World as Self draws on a lifetime of wisdom to offer a
re-focus on the natural world, where readers can find the strength and
spiritual nourishment to envision a new future for humanity built on a
sustainable relationship with the earth. Rooted in the Buddha's
teachings of paticca samuppada or interdependent co-arising, Macy's
reflections are especially relevant for activists who want to address
the underlying mindsets of fear, greed, and selfishness that give rise
to overconsumption and the ultimate destruction of our world. Both
heartbreaking and uplifting, this definitive edition of World as Lover,
World as Self will give a new generation of readers the tools and
understanding with which to meet today's challenges and crises.
