Dear Friends,
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by all of the issues we are facing in our world at this moment? So many crises call for our attention. The care and repair of our precious Earth is one of the most pressing issues that must be addressed now. We can feel overwhelmed or we can ACT. Each one of us has agency. Everyone can make a direct contribution to express our concern and compassion for our fellow humans and our beautiful Earth and all its inhabitants.
If we take steps to address an issue, we often find that our frustration and grief over that suffering diminishes. Please join us for an uplifting workshop, “Climate Emergency: What We Can Do Now” on November 20th from 11-12:30 PT.
Together we’ll consider the impact of our personal choices, discuss specific steps we can each take to make a difference, and explore actions that challenge political, corporate, and systemic policies that threaten our earth. By taking personal responsibility now, we can together help alleviate much suffering and experience the peace that comes from compassionate action.
Here are a couple things you can do now to make a difference. We are including the PDF for the Spiritual Action Initiative’s Daily Green Checklist – see below. This is a tool to help you identify steps toward living mindfully, with compassion and care for our Earth and all of its inhabitants.
You can also visit spiritualactioninitiative.org for additional resources and support for addressing the climate crisis and other social justice issues.
Om Shanti,
Swami Ramananda, Director of the Integral Yoga Institute, San Francisco
Sarani Fedman, Co-founder of Spiritual Action Initiative