Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds

So I suppose it is time to come out as a spiritual leader, in my own way. Which means—everyone is my teacher.

my political education, I learned how the civil rights movement had been negatively impacted by the same charismatic leaders who so inspired me.

Perhaps humans’ core function is love. Love leads us to observe in a much deeper way than any other emotion.

These principles mean we move towards our vision of sustainability and self-determination through organizing that values natural operating systems, understanding the power of uncovering the root causes of problems, and asking, “What are the root problems in my community, and what do deep, foundational, rooted solutions look like?” This is thinking

Joanna Macy speaks of the “great turning,” a collective awakening and shifting direction, away from the wanton destruction of this planet and each other, away from those practices of separation and competition listed above, towards life and abundance.40 I like this visual of turning and evolving, as opposed to destroying the systems in place now.

And we are arguing that the coming shocks and slides—if we anticipate and prepare for them properly—can be key opportunities to spark these “aha” moments.

Transformative Justice: Acknowledges the reality of state harm. Looks for alternative ways to address/interrupt harm, which do not rely on the state. Relies on organic, creative strategies that are community created and sustained. Transforms the root causes of violence, not only the individual experience.

Because if we can’t articulate more viable futures, and adapt, our human future is pretty hopeless.

feel good all the time, but to do good.