Sacred Activism

Sacred Activism is a term I believe was coined by Andrew Harvey, whose work I have not studied.  I did, however, attend a local Sacred Activism Conference a few years ago, where I met the author of the following excerpt:

"Sacred activists seek a major transformation in the way our society deals with the future. They share a common value that focuses on the long-term well-being of future generations. And the issue of generational responsibility is the key that can bring us to engagement, reconciliation and the will to solve our problems. The Iroquois Confederacy instructs its chiefs to consider the impact of their decisions on the seventh generation when deliberating on the serious matters of the council. Contrast this with our culture that demands instantaneous gratification.
"Being a transformational leader can be lonely and difficult work. Sacred activists need to overcome their fear of looking weak, of being wrong, and of being ostracized by their communities. They can begin engaging each other by simply sharing their stories and dreams in ways that will cause them to grow together into a stronger community."

From Sacred Activism, by Victor Bremson, Special to The Times

At the Sacred Activism conference, I met many kindred spirits.  In my impression, we each subscribed to leadership as a practice we all do, from the inside out, supported by the fact that we are all in this together.