Mother and Child by Albert Edelfelt
“The evolution of culture is ultimately determined by the amount of love, understanding and freedom experienced by its children … Every abandonment, every betrayal, every hateful act towards children returns tenfold a few decades later upon the historical stage, while every empathic act that helps a child become what he or she wants to become, every expression of love toward children heals society and moves it in unexpected, wondrous new directions.” - Lloyd deMause
Children are the Future
Understanding Occupy
I hear that some people don’t understand what the Occupy movement is all about. I thought I’d post some essays and videos that offer the perspective of activists working for the environment and social justice.
In his essay, Occupy Wall Street: No Demand is Big Enough, Charles Eisenstein touches on the core intentions of the movement:
“In the ecological age, we are beginning to understand that we are connected beings, that the welfare of any species or people is aligned with our own. Our money system is inconsistent with this understanding, which is dawning among all 100 percent of us, each in a different way. I think the ultimate purpose of Occupy Wall Street, or the great archetype it taps into, is the revolution of love. If the 99% defeat the 1%, they will like the Bolsheviks ultimately create a new 1% in their place. So let us not defeat them; let us open them and invite them to join us.”
…reminds me of Morihei Ueshiba’s teaching (from The Art of Peace):
“Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere.”
From Occupy Love: Occupy Samsara~Support From Spiritual Teachers
Activist Dorli Rainey on being pepper-sprayed by Seattle police and importance of activism:
Dr. David Suzuki speaks to the General Assembly at Occupy Vancouver:
