It is organizing guru Marie Kondo who often uses the phrase "spark joy" in helping decide what to keep in your life. It may have other uses.
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a biologist and policy expert, uses a similar phrase, "what brings you joy?" That's one of several questions to explore in her approach to taking personal action to slow and/or reverse climate change. Dr. Johnson's approach will take center stage when Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) presents its monthly meeting on January 30th.
The presentation is titled "Daunted by Climate Concern? Let’s Explore Our Options." SOCAN's Flavia Franco and Alan Journet visit with details of this and other efforts to keep climate work as a major focus.
Here is the Venn diagram Ayana Elizabeth Johnson uses:
