I am enjoying how much #occupywallstreet is beginning to grow some serious roots.
I must confess that my initial response to #occupywallstreet was a cynical, “Yeah, yeah. that’s nice. Good luck, have fun.” I didn’t take the group seriously at all. Yet, I see so many committed people, young and old, who are risking their comfort, speaking up, and taking action to create the world they envision. Just like real life, there isn’t an unified goal or agenda, just a desire for a better way.
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I am definitely sitting up and taking notice. There really is something magical beginning to emerge. Are you paying attention? If you thought this was the usual short-lived demonstration, think again.
I know that many of you can feel some sort of hopeful movement developing, but don’t feel the urge to join in the demonstrations in your city.
Is demonstrating in the streets or watching from the sidelines your only options?!
Heck no!
Consider #occupy________ (insert your neighborhood here), not in protest against anything, but in the spirit of divine occupation, and presence with life.
Think about it, isn’t it time to #occupylife?
Best of all, there is nothing to organize; there isn’t a single bit of extra work to do.
#occupylife or #occupy______ (your neighborhood) i s completely an ongoing organic process. A way of life.
Start by talking to your neighbors any chance you get. Ask them how they are doing. Better yet, ask them what they envision for the neighborhood, for their own life.
Instead of launching into what you’re doing, reflect what you hear them saying (one way that the #occupywallstreet group makes sure that everyone can hear what is being said at the general assembly is by repeating what speaker says in a call and response type format). All you have to do is say, “I hear you.”
Get outside. Walk, run, ride your bike, or public transportation. See people, talk to them.Yes, get uncomfortable, risk your comfort zone. Connect, open your heart, and keep connecting.
Even if you can’t see how you have time, there are always moments when you are with other people. Talk to them! Whether at the grocery store, pumping gas, picking your kids up at school, say hi! Ask people, “what is going well in your life today?”
Yes, my friends, there is a compelling movement that is emerging.
There is room and time for everyone, #occupylife!
Here are a few of my favorite #occupywallstreet links
Deepak Chopra’s Meditation at #occupywallstreet
Matt Stoller: #OccupyWallStreet Is a Church of Dissent, Not a Protest
