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Emergence Magazine Podcast
Widening Circles – a conversation with Joanna Macy
Jan 23, 2024
Joanna Macy, an author and eco-philosopher, reflects on her childhood experiences on a farm, her anti-nuclear activism, and her ongoing work with deep ecology. She discusses the importance of love, courage, and connection during the climate crisis. Macy also explores the transformative power of despair and shares the impact of a book and a poem on her spiritual path.
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- Joanna Macy's early experiences on her grandfather's farm fostered a heart connection with the living world and a sense of belonging to nature.
- The convergence of spirituality and science is crucial in forming a wider sense of relevance and care for the Earth in the face of ecological crises.
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Joanna Macy's Early Connection with Nature
Joanna Macy recalls her impactful nature mystical experiences on her grandfather's farm in upstate New York during her youth. She describes the simplicity and quietness of the rural environment, contrasting it with the noise and grit of city life in New York. Macy reflects on her emotional resonance with the living world, such as observing little crawdads in a stream or watching horses disappear into the woods. These experiences fostered a heart connection and a sense of belonging to the larger natural world.
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