29 Quotes by Joanna Macy

Grace happens when we act with others on behalf of our world.

In the face of impermanence and death, it takes courage to love the things of this world and to believe that praising them is our noblest calling.

If the world is to be healed through human efforts, I am convinced it will be by ordinary people, people whose love for this life is even greater than their fear.

The sorrow, grief, and rage you feel is a measure of your humanity and your evolutionary maturity. As your heart breaks open there will be room for the world to heal.

You don’t need to do everything. Do what calls your heart; effective action comes from love. It is unstoppable, and it is enough.

The heart that breaks open can contain the whole universe.

The web of life both cradles us and calls us to weave it further.

The most radical thing any of us can do at this time is to be fully present to what is happening in the world.

The future is not out there in front of us, but inside us.