{"title":"Joanna Macy","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoanna Macy’s work invites readers into a profound exploration of the interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world. Her books blend \u003cem\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epsychology\u003c\/em\u003e, and ecological insight to inspire a deeper understanding of our place within the web of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on personal transformation and collective awareness, Macy encourages embracing life’s challenges with resilience and compassion. Her writings are a thoughtful guide for anyone seeking harmony between inner growth and environmental stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"world-as-lover-world-as-self-by-joanna-macy-9781946764843","title":"World as Lover, World as Self","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future.\u003c\/em\u003e - adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring classic of the environmental movement, Joanna Macy's poetic, groundbreaking call to action is poised to inspire a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future.\u003c\/em\u003e - adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHumanity is in an existential crisis. Facing the magnitude of our global situation as individuals leaves us feeling alone, disempowered, and despairing. Who better to listen to for wisdom and solace than Joanna Macy, one of the originators of modern environmentalism, whose life's work has been to hear and heal our pain for the planet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorld as Lover, World as Self\u003c\/em\u003e draws on a lifetime of wisdom to offer a re-focus on the natural world, where readers can find the strength and spiritual nourishment to envision a new future for humanity built on a sustainable relationship with the earth. Rooted in the Buddha's teachings of paticca samuppada or \"interdependent co-arising,\" Macy's reflections are especially relevant for activists who want to address the underlying mindsets of fear, greed, and selfishness that give rise to overconsumption and the ultimate destruction of our world. 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Many of us fall prey to despair even as we feel called to respond to these threats to life on our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors Joanna Macy and Molly Brown address the anguish experienced by those who would confront the harsh realities of our time. In this fully updated edition of \u003ci\u003eComing Back to Life\u003c\/i\u003e, they show how grief, anger, and fear are healthy responses to threats to life, and when honoured can free us from paralysis or panic, through the revolutionary practice of the Work that Reconnects. New chapters address working within the corporate world, and engaging communities of colour as well as youth in the Work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Work that Reconnects has spread around the world, inspiring hundreds of thousands to work toward a life-sustaining human culture. \u003ci\u003eComing Back to Life\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the Work's theoretical foundations, illuminating the angst of our era with extraordinary insight. 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