A meaningful day indeed - thank you for the reflections - I do love the idea of angels writing our accounts in a big book in Heaven, and how we can shape what they record through our deeds
I would hope certain climate leaders would meditate on how they pushed climate policies that fell far short of scientific necessities, which they knew yet continued to push out of political expediency. Like carbon cap and trade. That one spans religious persuasions and cultures.
Yom Kippur is over in Australia for some hours now, but this was definitely a thought. That, and how I can better engage in modern racial justice, as a Jew and as a human, which is hooked directly in to the climate problem.
Many thanks, Emily, for connecting spirituality and the climate crisis. “Although we realize that we did not create the world into which we are born, we nevertheless have responsibility for what it is like as long as we participate in it.” Good reminder. Also appreciated the link to Amy Larkin's talk.
Thanks for this, Emily. I've been thinking a lot over these Days of Awe about how I'd like to make taking climate action a much bigger personal priority in 5781, so the timing of your piece is perfect. The articles you linked also give me some ideas about how I might engage the leadership and fellow members at my synagogue on the climate crisis. Shana Tova!
A meaningful day indeed - thank you for the reflections - I do love the idea of angels writing our accounts in a big book in Heaven, and how we can shape what they record through our deeds
What a lovely piece to start my day with. Definitely focused my intentions on a scattered Monday, thank you.
I would hope certain climate leaders would meditate on how they pushed climate policies that fell far short of scientific necessities, which they knew yet continued to push out of political expediency. Like carbon cap and trade. That one spans religious persuasions and cultures.
Yom Kippur is over in Australia for some hours now, but this was definitely a thought. That, and how I can better engage in modern racial justice, as a Jew and as a human, which is hooked directly in to the climate problem.
G'mar chatimah tovah :)
G'Mar Chatimah Tovah, Emily. May you be inscribed in the Book of Life and may your fast be easy.
Many thanks, Emily, for connecting spirituality and the climate crisis. “Although we realize that we did not create the world into which we are born, we nevertheless have responsibility for what it is like as long as we participate in it.” Good reminder. Also appreciated the link to Amy Larkin's talk.
Thanks for this, Emily. I've been thinking a lot over these Days of Awe about how I'd like to make taking climate action a much bigger personal priority in 5781, so the timing of your piece is perfect. The articles you linked also give me some ideas about how I might engage the leadership and fellow members at my synagogue on the climate crisis. Shana Tova!
Atoning for not worrying enough, not complaining enough, not attending to better angels enough. Now to weightier things!