Finding Our Way Through Uncertain Political Times II: An Emerging Process

Lots of wisdom was shared at our last community discussion “Finding Our Way Through Uncertain Political Times” (watch the recording here), and we’re keeping the conversation going since many of you asked for more. 

Join us for “Finding Our Way Through Uncertain Political Times II: An Emerging Process” as we explore together what is being asked of us in this moment.

Regardless of our spiritual attainment, our human experiences (and those of our students and clients) will be impacted longer term by what is happening now. As spiritual leaders and practitioners, what is our responsibility, if any? What is our role individually and collectively? Many have walked this path before us such as:

Rigoberta Menchú – Indigenous Guatemalan K’iche’ woman who combined Mayan spiritual traditions with Catholic faith while fighting for indigenous rights, leading to her Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.

Mahatma Gandhi – Deeply grounded in Hinduism, led India’s nonviolent overthrow of British rule and inspired Baptist preacher Martin Luther King and other American civil rights leaders.

Dorothy Day – Catholic social activist who co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement, advocated for the poor, and promoted pacifism during wartime.

Thich Nhat Hanh – Vietnamese monk who publicly opposed the Vietnam War and coined the term “Engaged Buddhism.”

What is being asked of us now? Are we being called to some form of social or political engagement? How can we best serve our students and communities? 

We invite our members to share what has worked for them. Please come to our next ASI community discussion and share your experience navigating political turmoil. Have you discovered meaningful ways forward? What approaches and actions have proved effective?

Lightly facilitated by Philip Goldberg.