The Fifth Monk's Journey in Animal Advocacy

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"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." — Viktor E. Frankl

The Fifth Monk's Journey in Animal Advocacy The journey of the "fifth monk" is a tale of four monks who realized that transforming the world required hitting every level: from direct rescue efforts to consciousness transformation. The fifth monk teaches that "skillful means" —wisdom combined with compassion — can invoke a transformational quality in systems change. "When we unite them—when our actions arise from both clear seeing and an open heart—we become skillful," Ariel Nessel observes. In the case of food systems and animal advocacy, Nessel adapts this parable and reflects on his own journey towards more compassionate food systems. READ FULL STORY Be The Change Reflect on the concept of "skillful means" discussed in the article. Think of a problem you are concerned about or trying to solve. Take your next step towards it by asking how would both compassion and wisdom hold it?

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