Love in Action
Sacred Activism, Advocacy & Service
Activism seeks systemic change and often challenges the status quo.
Activism — Traditional Perspective
Activism has traditionally meant rallying against an existing situation, structure, or system perceived as unjust or harmful. It often springs from strong emotions—fear, anger, frustration, blame, despair, or powerlessness—and is typically tethered to a specific outcome. Campaigns, protests, and other confrontational tactics aim to force change by opposing what is. While driven by a genuine longing for justice, this stance can unintentionally reinforce a sense of separation: setting humanity apart from—and above—Nature, rather than recognising ourselves as an inherent part of Nature, woven into the interconnected web of all life.
Sacred Activism — Love in Action
Sacred activism brings a spiritual, reverential dimension to social and ecological change. it is devoted to building something new in loving partnership with the more-than-human world. Rooted in unconditional love, respect, and joy—and unattached to rigid outcomes—it recognises that humans, other animals, and entire ecosystems are inseparably interconnected and interdependent. Actions are guided by deep listening to Nature’s rhythms and needs, honouring every being as sacred and working cooperatively for the thriving of the whole Earth community.
Advocacy seeks to influence or amplify voices for change.
Advocacy — Traditional Perspective
Traditionally, advocacy has involved speaking on behalf of others to influence decision-makers or the public. It often focuses on highlighting injustices or calling for action, operating from a place of duty, urgency, or frustration about the status quo. This form of advocacy can stem from a belief in the need to fix what is wrong, reinforcing the idea that humans must step in to ‘save’ or ‘protect’ others, often unintentionally perpetuating a sense of separation from Nature and its inherent wisdom.
Sacred Advocacy — Love in Action
The act of supporting other animals, wildlife, or ecosystems is carried out with reverence and respect. Advocacy, in this case, is not just about defending rights or promoting welfare but is also about fostering relationships of mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration with the more-than-human world. It’s an advocacy rooted in spiritual purpose, where the advocate feels guided by a higher calling.
Service focuses on directly meeting needs and offering support.
Service — Traditional Perspective
Traditionally, service has been understood as the act of helping or giving aid to those perceived to be in need, often from a place of charity or obligation.
While well-intentioned, this approach can sometimes carry an unconscious hierarchy—where the giver is positioned as the one who knows best, and the receiver is seen as helpless or lacking. In this framework, service may unintentionally prioritise human-centered goals, maintaining the division between humanity and Nature, rather than fostering a mutual, co-creative relationship.
Sacred Service — Love in Action
This term goes beyond the act of service to emphasis the sacredness of the interaction. Sacred service is about offering oneself in service to Nature and all its beings with the understanding that all actions, big or small, are part of a larger, interconnected whole. It’s about coming from a place of deep reverence and acknowledging the sacredness of the work. Service becomes an offering or prayer, done with humility and in alignment with the spiritual interconnectedness of all life.