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Acting on Our Concerns
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Now to act with integrity, according to that strength of mind and body with which our creator hath endowed each of us, appears necessary for all."
~ John Woolman
Some Particular Concerns & Opportunities
The fact that we are all part of the climate problem makes us, potentially, all part of the climate solution--each in our particular way. But we can't take on the whole vast crisis in one action. We have to pull it apart into its many aspects, seeing solutions in each of the component parts of the system, at different levels. The resources under this topic show us what that looks like in practice, who's doing what, and what this approach promises for our lives, our work, and the planet we share.
There are SO MANY ways that we, as individual Friends, Meetings, or ordinary citizens, can engage with climate action. What is nearest to your heart, and where might you find a platform for influencing change? Here are just a few component parts of the climate movement: seeking eco-justice; healing nature; changing public policy, strengthening our democracy; supporting "inner work"; moving your money; promoting new technologies or transformative processes; organizing civic education and "climate empowerment; aiding youth in coping with and growing into climate leadership; creating local and regional climate resilient hubs; and collaboration; advancing state, national or global agendas; and reaching out with aid for climate refugees or victims of disaster, drought and famine.
Queries
How might we give witness to our concerns such that we become the Quakers the movement has been waiting for?
Of the many aspects of the planetary crisis that are of concern, and the many opportunities and solutions now emerging, what are those that most draw you? What is there in you, in your history, circumstances, passions, experiences and talents, etc. that makes you particularly connect to these issues and opportunities?
What is already present in our hearts and lives right now, and how might Spirit be moving us to act? How do you see your particular role or opportunities?
What small steps can you take (or are you taking)? What would help you? How might you collaborate? How can you find others to also work with?
How might we give witness to our concerns such that we become the Quakers the movement has been waiting for?
Of the many aspects of the planetary crisis that are of concern, and the many opportunities and solutions now emerging, what are those that most draw you? What is there in you, in your history, circumstances, passions, experiences and talents, etc. that makes you particularly connect to these issues and opportunities?
What is already present in our hearts and lives right now, and how might Spirit be moving us to act? How do you see your particular role or opportunities?
What small steps can you take (or are you taking)? What would help you? How might you collaborate? How can you find others to also work with?
Cornerstones of Action
use today's URGENT actions to set tomorrow's transformative Possibilities
Issues & Opportunities
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The 3 items below are under development & do not yet have content or links
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