Joanna Macy has dropped her physical body; however, her work and inspiration— needed now more than ever—remain. Her activism encompassed anti-nuclear campaigns, social justice, and environmental protection, but she is best known for developing the “Work That Reconnects”—a methodology that integrates deep ecology, systems thinking, and spiritual traditions. This framework helps individuals and communities transform ecological grief and despair into meaningful action and resilience.
Here are three MP3s specially selected from our archive of programs.
The Great Turning or The Great Unraveling: It’s Our ChoiceMacy points out, “Our earth is alive . . . It’s our larger living body with vast evolving intelligence, and we are totally a part of it and we can draw on it.” Here she strengthens our capacity to face the planetary crisis with hope for the future describing the “Great Turning” as a vital, creative response of our values and our perceptions toward this precious planet. Read more »
Macy explores despair and empowerment, particularly in relation to nuclear threats, environmental degradation, and the interconnectedness of all life. She emphasizes spiritual awakening, eco-psychology, and collective responsibility and shares techniques like the “Parsifal exercise” and the concept of the “beings of the three times” to foster hope and action. Read more »
Moral imagination is what you’ll find in this exploration of the enlightened words of Rilke. From the nature of your true identity and the interplay between death and life, to why both God and your neighbor need you to serve them a glass of water, you’ll be grounded, centered, uplifted, inspired, and your moral imagination will be expanded. Read more »
