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Opening us up

Joanna Macy
September 2022 (Vol. XXXV, No. 8)
When we hear the sounds of the Earth crying within us, we're unblocking the channels of felt connectedness that join us to the world. These channels act like a system, opening us up to a source of strength and resilience.
~ Joanna Macy in A WILD LOVE FOR THE WORLD
A Wild Love For The World
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