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Nov 17, 2019
"The sinking ship is our entire planet...We need a path of radical transformation. " --Mushim Patricia Ikeda
I Vow Not to Burn Out
Mushim Patricia Ikeda felt she was on a path toward burnout as she sought with others to "engage with systemic change, grow and deepen our spiritual practice, and also care for our families" when there seemed to be no time or space for deep rest. Yet in spite of it she found a path of hope. She asks us, "How can you make your life sustainable--physically, emotionally, financially, intellectually, spiritually? Are you helping create communities rooted in values of sustainability? What are your resources when you feel isolated or powerless?" Don't miss her "Great Vow for Mindful Activists."
BE THE CHANGE
Take some time, perhaps with a few friends, to examine your situation in the light of the questions above. For more inspiration -- here's an Awakin Call interview with Ikeda. More ...
