Integrating Activism and Holistic Self Care
Activism, so essential to countering the rampant destruction of our common life by big money, has been shifting gradually from a self-sacrificing mindset with burnout tendencies, to one that values joy, self-care, community, and solidarity. This shift also emphasizes the many ways that activism can engage each person’s unique skills and creativity. In this highly participatory circle, we will be inspired by various examples of this shift, especially from black feminism; practice skills that can make activism more sustainable; and support each other to step out of passivity into nurturing engagement.
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Elan Shapiro. I have been involved with various forms of activism as well as with psycho-spiritual practice and conscious community for the past 50 years. As activism often focuses on building broad-based engagement to deal with urgent crises, and psychospiritual healing and community-building work often requires softening, slowing and deepening, the two are not an easy or obvious mix. I have found, though, that the two are necessary complements for each other and have discovered inspirational mentors and movements who share this integrative approach. My educational programs increasingly focus on drawing out people’s wisdom through creative reflection and small group support.
