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The Cause We All Should All Be Part Of

In a recent post I referenced Joanna Macy's concept of the Great Turning.  Summarized (really briefly) she suggests to become whole, and healthy again we must: 1.  Practice holding actions where we at least limit the continued damage that comes from destructive behavior such as lies being sold as truth, science being doubted, demonizing those we disagree with.   2.  Replace the destructive behavior with new, life affirming priorities, that put compassion at the forefront and help us see others in the world as companions not competitors. 3.  In the process of 1 and 2, see a major consciousness shift occur in us individually and collectively. As we look at Joanna Macy's game plan here, I wonder what steps can be taken that will offer a straight path from 'stopping the bleeding to consciousness change?'  I would like to suggest all three of these can be addressed by you and me, if each of us is intentional about environmental action and climate change mitigation .  This si