Wisdom from Jean Houston

Jean Houston sent this out yesterday, 6/16/10 about the Gulf Situation:

Our hopes and dreams are too small for the world these days.

It’s time for an upgrade in energy, skills, commitment, and effectiveness. Our work in Social Artistry is growing into Social Alchemy: beginning with the oil spill. Let’s join together to stop it. Let’s work at it in alchemical ways, beginning with its sludge and devastation and adding coherent intentional energy in a variety of ways to transform it, such as:
Pay attention to the wise counsel and prayers coming from many sources, such as the suggestion that we hold clear intentions for all marine life to move wisely, swiftly, and safely away from the spill.

Take responsibility for the “oil on our own hands,” acknowledging that our demand for this fuel has brought us to this earth-cry place. As global citizens, we can stop pointing fingers at “them,” and choose to encourage effective action to reduce personal and community oil needs.

Empower the chemical geniuses working on the problem to find a perfect solution soonest. While we’re at it, empower others working on alternate energy resources.

Envision the earth’s capacity to reduce the pressure that is spewing the oil, and to find another channel underground into which it can flow. At the same time, remember to thank the earth and her oceans for their loving support of all of us living beings.

Decide on a time of day each day to focus mindful compassion and prayers on the scene; the first part on relieving the anguish experienced by the sufferers, the second on collectively stopping the spill.

Give hands-on help, in person or through contributions, to help with the clean-up.

Notice what happens in your mind and heart as you do these practices.
Let us know what else you believe is needed and may be useful.

Jean Houston