Medley Meadows

What is Sacred Activism?
“A spirituality that is only private and self-absorbed, one devoid of an authentic political and social consciousness, does little to halt the suicidal juggernaut of history. On the other hand, an activism that is not purified by profound spiritual and psychological self-awareness and rooted in divine truth, wisdom, and compassion will only perpetuate the problem it is trying to solve, however righteous its intentions. When, however, the deepest and most grounded spiritual vision is married to a practical and pragmatic drive to transform all existing political, economic, and social institutions, a holy force – the power of wisdom and love in action – is born. This force I define as Sacred Activism.”
– Andrew Harvey, PhD Advisor

I study with Ubiquity University Seven Liberal Arts Wisdom School enrolled in their Master of Arts in Wisdom Studies and Doctor of Ministry in Engaged Wisdom. My thesis project for my MA titled ‘Qualitative Approach to Religion, Spirituality, and Health Resiliency in Stokes County North Carolina’ is the design of a research project I will complete and publish for my PhD dissertation tentatively titled ‘Palliative Care for a Dying Planet : Resilience Means Take Care of Yourself, Your Family and Your Community’. I am a Climate Sacred Activist. This is my ministry. I support science and compassion. I am so happy to be retired. I meditate daily and pray all the time and hear the earth call MAYDAY MAYDAY – M’aidez, M’aidez in French translates to Help me, Help me. The Earth is calling out MAYDAY. This is the time to answer the call.

When the Day came –
The Day I had lived and died for –
The Day that is not in any calendar –
Clouds heavy with love
Showered me with wild abundance.
Inside me, my soul was drenched.
Around me, even the desert grew green.
I went looking for Him
And lost myself,
The drop merged with the Sea –
Who can find it now?
Looking and looking for Him
I lost myself,
The sea merged with the drop –
Who can find it now?
My body is flooded
With the flame of Love.
My soul lives in
A furnace of bliss.
Love’s fragrance
Fills my mouth,
And fans through all things
With each outbreath.

Kabir from Turn Me to Gold
by Andrew Harvey