Re-enchanting the World brings together the wisdom and hard-earned lessons of a disciplined nature mystic with the passion and commitment of a seasoned activist. It heralds a stunning new vision for both activism and mysticism alike.
In this small, easy to read, yet profound book, Parks shares the riveting history of her love- driven activism and lifelong pursuit of peace. Packed with deep wisdom honed in the trenches of struggles for justice, these experiences have led Parks to an empowering way through our present-day catastrophic problems where everything, everything, is at stake. The many challenges we face are serious and threatening enough that, if we are to survive, require an evolutionary leap, beyond our wildest dreams, to the next glorious epoch of a divine and enlightened humanity.
Park's cutting-edge vision is informed by two years of hermit living in the intimate embrace of a luscious forest where she learned astounding secrets which she now happily shares. A voice for the voiceless four legged, finned, feathered, creepy crawlers and rooted ones, she suggests that they are elders and teachers who can lead us on a path never imagined before but crucial now.
Each chapter illustrates the beauty and wonder of life through diverse and engaging stories that are rooted in a deep love and respect for Mother Earth and Her critters. They open the heart, invite rigorous reflection, and inspire creative thought and action.
The alchemical process of evolutionary transformation, she says, is found when we allow joy to be our guide. And from that place of joy, we must work in collaboration with: Indigenous leaders; other movements for justice; and the non-human nations (animals and plants): while taking cues from science.
Parks book teaches us that when we act on behalf of what we madly and passionately love, gladly accepting the consequences of those actions, something shifts inside. And the same Power that burst forth the galaxies in all their splendor, rushes in to support our efforts.
Life then becomes a profound and joyful adventure of living Love in action. But not without pain. It is a deep agony to be awake and aware of suffering. The solution is to grow a big heart with a huge vision that can see the Creator's magnificence reflected even in the tiniest ant.
