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Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities
On the other hand, I am a believer in radical hope, by which I mean recognising that the chances of success may be slim but still being driven to act by the values and vision you are rooted in. Time and again, humankind has risen up collectively, often against the odds, to tackle shared problems and overcome crises.
The challenge we face as a civili
... See moreThis “challenge accepted” attitude, combined with a mounting sense of urgency, an understanding of climate and environmental science, and a yearning to feel connected to a community of like-minded people, can provide renewed hope even to those who have been engaged in the movement for years — or decades. It also is creating a feeling that society h... See more
Maddy Lauria • Hope is not passive: How activism keeps optimism alive
Dr. BAYO AKOMOLAFE on Coming Alive to Other Senses /300 — FOR THE WILD
forthewild.worldMaintaining — or restoring — hope and optimism requires focusing on solutions and on their positive (or potentially positive) outcomes, Ray says, adding that she’s still encouraged knowing that she’s part of a collective movement, or a “blessed unrest.” She prefers to focus on what she calls “a story of a great turning rather than a great unravelin... See more