Emergence Magazine Podcast Widening Circles – a conversation with Joanna Macy
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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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Early Nature Connection on Farm
- Joanna Macy's early summers on her grandfather's farm sparked her lasting heart connection to nature.
- These experiences provided deep imagery and an emotional resonance she treasures to this day.
Facing Ecological Grief
- People avoid acknowledging environmental dangers due to fear and moral pain, a phenomenon Joanna studied deeply.
- Engaging with grief and despair constructively helps transform emotional paralysis into active response.
The Ecological Self Expansion
- The "ecological self" expands personal identity beyond individual boundaries to include Earth's living community.
- This shift reflects deep interdependence and encourages broader care and responsibility.