Abundance Quote by Starhawk
“Another world is possible!' ... Another world is also necessary, for this one is unjust, unsustainable, and unsafe. It's up to us to envision, fight for, and create that world, a world of freedom, real justice, balance, and shared abundance, a world woven in a new design.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Activist Conference, 2019
A new, just, sustainable world is necessary; we must envision, fight for, and create it together.
In simple terms: We need a just, sustainable world and must build it.
Key Takeaway
Collaborate to design and enact a fair, sustainable future.
Themes
environment
justice
activism
future design
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
visionary
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community projects
- educational reform
Key Concepts
systems thinking
collective action
ecological balance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a just world look like to you?
- How can you contribute to its creation?
A Different Perspective
Changing the world requires overcoming entrenched interests.
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