{"product_id":"spiritual-activism-leadership-as-service-paperback","title":"Spiritual Activism: Leadership as Service - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlastair McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Carmichael\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA visionary but practical sharing of how spiritual insights, and deepening our inner lives, can impact leadership for social change.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver the past half-century, the issues facing activists have changed, as has our understanding and awareness of spirituality. For activists, spiritual philosophy is rising up the agenda because it offers distinct, tried and tested approaches to deep questions: Where did it all go wrong? What does it mean to be human? What is the place of leadership? What is the nature of power? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpiritual Activism\u003c\/i\u003e begins by defining spirituality for a modern audience of all faiths and beliefs, and goes on to consider the problems and necessities of true leadership. Drawing on a rich history of spirituality and activism, from The Bhagavad Gita to the Hebrew prophets to Carl Jung, it is both guide and inspiration for people involved in activism for social or environmental justice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by Scottish writer Alastair McIntosh and climate activist Matt Carmichael, the text is enriched with tales from the authors' own experiences. It also contains case studies of inspirational spiritual activists (including Mama Efua, Desmond Tutu, Gerrard Winstanley, Sojourner Truth and Julia Butterfly Hill), which demonstrate the transformative power of spiritual principles in action. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTransform your understanding of spiritual activists with this empowering and thoughtful read.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlastair McIntosh\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent scholar, activist, writer, speaker and broadcaster. Alastair is founding director of the GalGael Trust, and has taught spiritual activism across the world. He regularly presents Thoughts for the Day and other reflections on BBC radio and television. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Carmichael\u003c\/b\u003e is a climate activist, English teacher, cartoonist and writer. He was founding member and secretary of Schumacher North and is creator of the Delta course, an introduction to spirituality for those disinterested in religion, but open to life.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773159506208,"sku":"9781399423151","price":23.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6e10a6ec7615d8319178e889c8a2aba5.webp?v=1780420868","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/spiritual-activism-leadership-as-service-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}