Activists calling for Wells Fargo to stop funding fossil fuels locking together in solidarity. San Francisco, California. October 26, 2023. Photo by Leon Kunstenaar.
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Actions for Change: Ecospiritual news this week

ByNovasutras Movement

Novasutras’ tenth ecospiritual news livestream emphasized actions for change. The Inner Development Goals include the notion that we cultivate our “confidence in the possibility of meaningful change.” By acting from a grounding in our spirituality, we can find that confidence and face new challenges.

In the recording below, we offer images and video from a recent example of climate finance action. We celebrate the call for peace and actions to resist an escalation of violence. We meditate together for peace and resilience, to grow agaya and ubuntu for all beings, and to strengthen our capacities for sacred activism. Links below offer a variety of ways to get engaged.

Recording of the Ecospiritual News Episode Livestreamed on November 6th, 2023

Michelle talked a little about the experience of participating in a recent direct action in San Francisco. She suggested a wide variety of actions you can take right now (see links below). These range from getting informed, to signing petitions, to participating in nonviolent direct action. Your sacred activism may center on peace and liberation, on protecting sacred lands and waters, or on preventing the expansion of fossil fuel projects and all the harm they cause, or other causes that speak most directly to the calling of your heart.

Activists calling for Wells Fargo to stop funding fossil fuels are cut out prior to arrest. San Francisco, California. October 26, 2023. Photo by Leon Kunstenaar.
Activists calling for Wells Fargo to stop funding fossil fuels are cut out of lockboxes and barrel, prior to arrest. San Francisco, California. October 26, 2023. Photo by Leon Kunstenaar.
Woman Wearing Black Tank Top Lying on White Towel in Meditation
An example of a restorative meditation option, that can build resilience and strength for actions for change. Photo by PNW Production

We again closed this session with a guided meditation. Meditation can promote spiritual growth, deepening our power and resilience. Such guided meditations and other wellness practices help us to be more effective in our actions for positive change.

As the sun rises over San Francisco, a message appears on Treasure Island. Biden and APEC, End Fossil Fuels! One of many powerful actions for change around the upcoming APEC Summit.
Photo from Oil & Gas Action Network

Suggested Actions for Change from this session:

Other Links for this session:

The global environmental and social challenges we face today are daunting, and they demand a response at a scale appropriate to the problem. Join us as we build a spiritual movement based in the principles of reverence for the living world, interdependence and loving-kindness: agaya and ubuntu.

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