I am so moved by this article I am not sure where to begin. One overarching reminder that arises comes from an idea I had many moons ago, after working through my second round of deep grief personally. From the work of Sobonfu Some, the idea of building wailing walls (even temporary ones) to provide public space for grief. I did so much of my grieving alone (and with the help of a therapist) that I yearned for community to hold me in the process. Later, I came to be a part of such a ritual in a women's empowerment program. Now, I work in hospice as a spiritual care provider and grief counselor. This position, and the sadness over the destruction of Mother Earth lead me to want to do more. Your words, Francis, are inspiring. I resonate with some of the quotes others shared here: re: sequestered pain , etc. What was new to me is the idea of not being able to "grieve for something we feel is outside the circle of worth." I am continuing to come out of my exile of living too small and crouching. This I want to change! I could say so much more, but will wrap up with a question: where can I find out more about the Renewing the World ritual? Moving forward to want to become an agent of "This deep activism, soul activism that...encourages us to connect with the tears of the world" to address the "sadness that settles over us as if in a fog." It is time! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Francis! Palms together, nodding head, Angelina