ACTIVE HOPE CIRCLES
Active Hope is a call to adventure towards embodying a more wholesome and sustainable way fourth to support the flourishing of Life. Active Hope circles offer a journey through the Spiral of the Work that Reconnects, a community empowerment process that supports the emergence of a brighter future.
“Embark on a transformative journey with our Active Hope Circles! Sign up here for the online circle in French starting in March 2025
What are Active Hope Circles?
“Active Hope Circles” are inspired by the profound work of eco-philosopher, systems theorist, Buddhist practitioner and activist, Joanna Macy and her framework called “The Work That Reconnects.” Together with Chris Johnstone, they’ve created an online course and co-written a book to spread these teachings and create ripple effects of meaningful change within communities and organisations all over the world.
The Active Hope Circles are an opportunity to experience over a period of a few months deep ecology practices, rooted in the spiral of the Work that Reconnects.
This transformative approach aims to empower individuals and communities to engage with the world in a way that fosters sustainability, resilience, and positive change.
Read experiences here about Amsterdam monthly circles.
“ Active Hope is waking up to the beauty of life on whose behalf we can act. We belong to this world. The web of life is calling us forth at this time”- Joanna Macy
Why join?
By participating in Active Hope Circles, find inspiration, resources and empowerment to turn hope into meaningful action, creating a ripple effect that extends beyond the circle and into the broader community.
The Active Hope Circles allow participants to:
- Recharge: connecting with like-minded people in a warm, authentic and relaxed atmosphere that nourishes the spirit, helps feel recharged, resourced, and ready to face life’s challenges.
- Connect: Build a supportive community where individuals can share their experiences, concerns, and aspirations and support one another in creative & unexpected ways.
- Empower: Encourage active engagement with the challenges of our time, fostering a sense of agency and positive action, turning hope into an unstoppable force for positive change.
- Transform: Experience a journey of personal and collective transformation, through powerful shared practices that will awaken your ecological consciousness tenfold and expand your perspective of what is possible collectively
Experiencing this approach over a few months really gives time to integrate the teachings and practices that are helpful to you into your daily life. It also offers the opportunity to deepen links with people that you share affinities with, support each other in your projects, to empower you as you play your part in creating a more sustainable way fourth.
Practicalities
- Next Circle: Online in French co-hosted by Zsanna Sebesteny & Marjorie Lumet
- Dates: Tuesdays from 10h to 12h – 18 Mar, 1 & 15 Apr, 6 & 20 May, 3 & 17 Jun, 1 July
- Price: Supported 140 €, Standard 160 €, Supporting 180 €
- Registration: Join our next online circle in French here
If you wish to experience an in person deep dive into these practices, you can also join our next Work that Reconnects retreat 23-25 May, 2025, this way for more details
Active Hope Participant Testimonials
for more experiences, read my blog post.
Being part of this ‘tribe’ is the biggest gift I have given myself in terms of self-development and learning. When I feel I am freezing due to climate change anxiety, this spiral makes sure I feel reconnected and calm. Empowering me to think and act creatively—and undertake initiatives I otherwise wouldn’t dare or take time for.” – Noor”