Because neo-liberalism has FAILED across the world to take care of the health and well -being of the majority of human beings and the earth : We need to envision a world where ecology and economy live in alignment . Where the new economy is defined by LOVING CARE of the earth , and of the people .
Because in this pandemic , people are locked down , living in fear and uncertainty – it has become fertile ground for governments to control people , to curtail democratic human rights , to erode freedom of the press , and to exploit people and resources – for these forces to take root in the name of health and safety : We need to Rise for a world no longer defined by political or religious totalitarianism , hatred , violence against women , violence to the earth and to people , tyranny , fascism , patriarchy , misogyny , racism , ableism and capitalism .
Because the violence of hatred , greed , separation and destruction has chronically disabled our ability to have empathy : We need to create a world where community , trust , care and love are at its core . We need art , poetry , music , dance to inspire , connect and awaken us .
Because we have continued to take without permission from the Earth – which has led to her destruction : We need to re-imagine and manifest a new way of living – one that recognizes we are not separate or apart from the earth . We need to honor and respect nature and all of LIFE and not take more than our share .
Because it has been ingrained in us to operate within divisions – “ us ” and “ them ,” to believe that some people matter and others don ’ t , We need to build even stronger global solidarity to connect , in ways deeper than before , in order to dissolve hierarchy and come into our inclusive humanity .
WILL YOU BUILD , RE-IMAGINE , CREATE , MANIFEST THIS NEW WORLD , AND TOGETHER RISE WITH US ?