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One of the most beloved poets of the twentieth century, Rainer
Maria Rilke is widely celebrated for his depth of insight and
timeless relevance. He has influenced generations of writers with
his classic Letters to a Young Poet, and his reflections on the
divine and our place in the world are disarmingly profound. A Year
with Rilke provides the first ever reading from Rilke for every day
of the year, including selections from his luminous poetry, his
piercing prose, and his intimate letters and journals. Rilke is a
trusted guide amid the bustle of our daily experience, reflecting
on such themes as impermanence, the beauty of creation, the voice
of God, and the importance of solitude. With new translations from
the editors, whose acclaimed translation of Rilke's The Book of
Hours won an ardent readership, this collection reveals the depth
and breadth of Rilke's acclaimed work.
Deepening global crises surround us. We are beset by climate
change, fracking, tar sands extraction, GMOs, and mass extinctions
of species, to say nothing of nuclear weapons proliferation and
Fukushima, the worst nuclear disaster in history. Many of us fall
prey to despair even as we feel called to respond to these threats
to life on our planet.
Authors 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 "Coming Back to Life," they
show how grief, anger, and fear are healthy responses to threats to
life, and when honored 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 color as well as youth in the Work.
The Work that Reconnects has spread around the world, inspiring
hundreds of thousands to work toward a life-sustaining human
culture. "Coming Back to Life" introduces the Work's theoretical
foundations, illuminating the angst of our era with extraordinary
insight. Pointing the way forward out of apathy, it offers personal
counsel as well as easy-to-use methods for group work that
profoundly affect peoples' outlook and ability to act in the
world.
Joanna Macy is a scholar, eco-philosopher, teacher, activist,
and author of twelve previous books including "Coming Back to
Life."
Molly Young Brown is a teacher, trainer, counselor, and author
of four previous books on psychology and Earth-based
spirituality.
This book of readings, meditations, rituals and workshop notes
prepared on three continents helps us remember that environmental
defense is nothing less than "Self" defense. Including magnificent
illustrations of Australia's rainforests, Thinking Like a Mountain
provides a context for ritual identification with the natural
environment, inviting us to begin a process of "community therapy"
in defense of Mother Earth. It helps us experience our place in the
web of life, rather than on the apex of some human-centred pyramid.
An important deep ecology educational tool for activist, school and
religious groups, Thinking Like a Mountain can also be used for
personal reflection. Thinking Like a Mountain has been made
available through New Catalyst Books. New Catalyst Books is an
imprint of New Society Publishers, aimed at providing readers with
access to a wider range of books dealing with sustainability issues
by bringing books back into print that have enduring value in the
field. For more information on New Catalyst Books click here .
Eco-philosopher and best-selling author Joanna Macy shares five
stories from her more than 30 years of studying and practicing
Buddhism and deep ecology. Gathered on her travels to India,
Russia, Australia, and Tibet, these stories testify to Joanna
Macy's belief that either humankind awakens to a new and deeper
understanding of our interconnectedness with its planet or risks
loosing it. "Pass it On" tells of encounters with individuals who
share very personal stories of sudden awakening, unexpected
awareness, and the co-mingling of joy and pain. Each story is
imbued with the specific cultural flavor of the places where the
stories originate, but all show how each individual counts in the
global need for change and awakening.
This book brings important new dimensions to the interface between
contemporary Western science and ancient Eastern wisdom. Here for
the first time the concepts and insights of general systems theory
are presented in tandem with those of the Buddha. The
interdependence of all beings provides the context for clarifying
both the role of meditative practice and guidelines for effective
action on behalf of the common good.
In this absorbing memoir, well-known eco-philosopher, Buddhist
scholar, and deep ecology activist/teacher Joanna Macy recounts her
adventures of mind and spirit in the key social movements of our
era. From involvement with the CIA and the Cold War, through
experiences in Africa, India and Tibet, to her encounter with the
Dalai Lama and Buddhism which led to her life-long embrace of the
religion and a deep commitment to the peace and environmental
movements, Macy's autobiography reads like a novel as she reflects
on how her marriage and family life enriched her service to the
world. Widening Circles reveals the unique synthesis of
spirituality and activism that define Macy's contribution to the
world.
This book tells stories of how ordinary people in their everyday
lives have responded to the challenges of living more sustainably.
In these difficult times, we need stories that engage, enchant and
inspire. Most of all, we need stories of practical changes, of
community action, of changing hearts and minds. This is a book that
takes the question, "What can I do?" and sets out to find some
answers using one of our species' most vital skills: the ability to
tell stories in which to spread knowledge, ideas, inspiration and
hope. Read about the transformation of wasteland and the
installation of water power, stories about reducing consumption and
creating sustainable business, stories from people changing how
they live their lives and the inner transformations this demands.
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