Transformational topic / challenge / strength / conversation Number 7
in the Spiral Journey Resilience Map
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Conversation Theme:
How can I/we learn to accept and honor my/our pain for the suffering of the world as a deep expression of my/our love for the world, rather than as a mistake or a problem to be gotten rid of? (This rediscovered love can empower us to become heroic protectors of Life.)
Video/Books/Articles Introducing Theme:
VIDEO: Joanna Macy on Honoring Our Pain for the World
November 2010 – St. Mark’s Catherdral, Seattle (YouTube Video)
ARTICLE: Joanna Macy and The Work That Reconnects – Exploring A Path Toward Compassionate Resilience
Relation to Earlier Conversations in the Spiral Journey:
All the first six conversations are at work in this exploration.
Links to resources for conversations about finding the love hidden within our pain for the world:
A: Quotes, Poems, Songs, Images
B: Personal Stories
C: Articles, Talks, Videos
D: Book and Movie Reviews
E: Lesson Plans and Course Materials
F: Individual & Group Exercises/Explorations
G: Study Groups, Courses and Conferences
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