REVIEW: SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM event draws crowd – May 2010

What is spiritual activism and why is it important in today’s world?

People concerned with melding spirituality and activism considered these questions and others at a Sun. May 16, 2010 event at The Goddess Temple, a Chico spiritual sanctuary on Highway 32 east.

The afternoon event, sponsored by the Lotus-Guide and supported by Green Transition Chico, included a presentation and follow-up discussion. 

Green Transition Chico’s Gerard Ungerman introduced the presentation offered by Rahasya Poe, book author and publisher of The Lotus Guide, a Chico newsmagazine devoted to health, spirituality, emerging consciousness, and related issues.

Poe provided background information concerning spiritual activism and explained why it is crucial at this time. Sharing key points from his latest book, To Believe or Not to Believe, Poe said, “I’m inspired to do this (talk about spiritual activism) because I know so many people who feel they don’t have to get active in the world.”

Referencing the Law of Attraction, Poe said one of the most important parts of attracting what you want is to know what you don’t want. “It (global transformation) is going to take a lot more than just positive thinking,” he emphasized, citing an Islamic adage: “Believe in Allah (God), but tie up your camel first”.

Describing humankind’s long history of polarizing reality, Poe said, “At this point, we need to graduate (from a polarizing view of the world), or we will destroy ourselves.”

Following a short break, participants—over 50 in number–took turns explaining what drew them to a spiritual activism presentation, and many shared websites detailing the work they currently carry out both locally and, in some cases, globally.

Ungerman encouraged participants to register on the Green Transition Chico website, which is designed to facilitate networking and collaboration among people in Chico and beyond who embrace sustainability, spirituality, diverse healing modalities, and affiliated topics.

Another spiritual activism event will take place in the near future. Follow posts on this website for event announcements. 

Shannon Rooney, M.A., Writing and Editing
530-518-7141, rooney.shannon@gmail.com