adrienne maree brown — On Radical Imagination and Moving Towards Life
On Being with Krista Tippett
The Work of Radical Imagination
Successful life embodies adaptability, opportunism, tenacity, interconnection, and fecundity, emphasizing a move toward understanding the natural world as a source of guidance for improved human relationships. Radical imagination plays a crucial role in redefining our understanding of the world, challenging the narratives of scarcity imposed by others. This scarcity mindset fosters division, prompting competition among identities based on constructed notions of superiority, which are devoid of natural basis. The essence of human existence lies in our shared capacity for spiritual engagement and reason, not in divisive labels. Radical imagination challenges the limitations imposed by societal constructs, paving the way for dreaming beyond conventional confines toward an inclusive and abundant future. It is vital to craft compelling narratives and explore creative expressions in music and storytelling as part of envisioning this future, while acknowledging that movement workers often possess the most profound imaginative capabilities. Acknowledging the simultaneous existence of harmful and beautiful imaginations motivates the pursuit of a compelling collective future free from harm.
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