Note Details
- Stage: seed 🌱
- Type: video
- Topics: ecology, compassion, Joanna Macy
- Source: YouTube
Part 9 of The Work That Reconnects video series with Joanna Macy, introducing the “Breathing Through” practice for cultivating compassion and processing collective grief.
Part 9 of Joanna Macy’s “The Work That Reconnects” series introduces the practice of “breathing through,” a contemplative technique for cultivating compassion and processing the suffering of the world without becoming overwhelmed. The practice uses breath as a bridge between body and mind, allowing individuals to stay open and present to both personal and collective pain.
Key Themes
The video emphasizes staying open and present to both personal and collective pain, using breath as a tool for connection between body and mind. Participants are encouraged to let go of grief rather than holding onto it, fostering an open-hearted approach to both personal suffering and the broader challenges faced by humanity.
This practice not only prepares individuals for compassionate action but also allows them to appreciate beauty and goodness in others, reinforcing the interconnectedness of all beings. “Breathing through” serves as a reminder of our shared existence within a living, breathing web of life.