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“Action isn't a burden to be hoisted up and lugged around on our shoulders. It is something we are. The work we have to do can be seen as a kind of coming alive. More than some moral imperative, it's an awakening to our true nature, a releasing of our gifts.”

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Joanna Macy
Joanna Macy

Joanna Macy is a renowned author, activist, and environmentalist. Born on May 2, 1929, she is known for her contributions to environmental protection and ecofeminism. more

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