Love in the age of ecological apocalypse : cultivating the relationships we need to thrive

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In the face of our planet's daunting challenges, social critic James Howard Kunstler's notion of a "Long Emergency" may evolve into a "Last Emergency" for humanity. Carolyn Baker aims to inspire and guide us in embracing our remaining days with passion, empathy, and kindness toward all beings. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude, emotional intimacy, and creating beauty, urging us to find joy even in the face of demise. The narrative explores various relationships during this Last Emergency, particularly how our self-relationship influences interactions with others. Drawing from her experience as a life coach, Baker highlights the necessity of understanding key relationships amidst societal collapse and navigating acceptance of trauma and grief. These relationships encompass partners, children, friends, neighbors, work, our bodies, natural resources, food, animals, and the universe itself. Baker's engaging and candid writing introduces spiritual practices that help cultivate a connection with the deeper Self, enabling us to access this aspect more readily when confronted by ego. Through support from others on a similar journey, we can learn to live more authentically. The book's chapters delve into themes of love, community, mindful eating, and the significance of our connections with future generations and the universe.