Democracy Archives • Heather Lyn Mann

#Democracy and #Enlightenment

December 31, 2013 by heatherlynmann

There is a tendency to exchange engaged democracy for passive democracy, to entrust the stewardship of our collective understanding and shared ethic to people who appear to have more knowledge but—in fact—have a limited point of view. We are made of the stuff of earth, evolved by her hand, so…

How #SacredActivists can Transform the #ClimateChange Debate

October 16, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Environmental conflicts like climate change are ready for a more peaceful discourse, one shaped by an awareness of brotherhood and sisterhood. Sacred activists and other ethical and spiritual leaders can dedicate themselves to cultivating a more equitable terrain for decision-making by calling for kindness, adding diversity to the community of…

#Gratefulness during the #GovernmentShutdown?

October 13, 2013 by heatherlynmann

I can only take so much of the news these days. It is painful to watch our political leaders behaving badly--especially when there is important work being left undone. Citizens of this country are hurting; the global environment is tanking, the world is festering with poverty and injustice, and our…

#ClimateJustice for #EarthCareWeek and Beyond

October 7, 2013 by heatherlynmann

I am helping members of my Buddhist community engage on the frontline of Climate Justice in the State of Wisconsin. We know a shallow understanding of global warming coupled with mere good-will for the planet empowers the continuation of unjust actions by the privileged. So, our group aims to address…

#CitizensUnited Obstructs #ClimateJustice

September 14, 2013 by heatherlynmann

The Supreme Court decision in favor of Citizens United gave corporations the status of personhood and skewed democratic process by removing corporate limits to financial contributions in political campaigns. Profit-seeking industries financially seduce our nation's decision-makers and it is all legal. But here is a movement to restore sanity to…

The Third Climate Justice #Mindfulness Training: Sacred Conception

August 28, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Here is the third of five Climate Justice Mindfulness Trainings I wrote as a guideline for ethical living during this climate emergency. You can look back at this week's earlier posts for the text of the first two Trainings. Sacred Conception Aware of pain caused by actions that push the…

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