We recognize that activism often begins with anger, and that anger can be a natural response to the injustices we witness. Yet, we also understand that anger alone is not sustainable. By tracing our anger back to grief, and then to love, we find a deeper, more enduring motivation. Grief is love persisting when what we love is passing away. We see this in our connection to the natural world around us. As we engage with our environment—watching the caterpillar grow, savoring wild grapes, and feeling the earth beneath our feet—we are not just observing but forming a bond. This love for our place inspires us to protect it. We believe that through this love, we can make meaningful change, even in small, local ways.
May our love, rooted in grief,
guide us to protect and cherish the world around us,
transforming our anger into enduring action for change.
(inspired by Brian McLaren, Seeing Nature as a Lover; Lydia Wylie-Kellermann, This Sweet Earth; Baba Dioum)
Yes, I agree!