The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community
From this point on, the core dynamics of the Subject Story were largely set: protection, division, subjugation, conquest, patronage, duty; in a word, paternalism. We can recognise them from the Roman Empire to the British to the rise of Hitler, right through to the looming resurgence of the Subject Story in the form of the strongman leaders of the
... See moreBrian Eno • Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us
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.
adrienne maree brown • Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds
Suddenly the words ‘neighbours’, ‘community members’, ‘community of nations’ and ‘global citizens’ seem incredibly precious for securing a safe and just economic future.