This is intended as a reference point for explorations in related posts, as I describe the situation we find ourselves in. It may seem familiar territory for many readers, but that is the point. We have fallen into the trap of regarding as ordinary so much that is extraordinary, and of accepting the unacceptable. This has led to attempts to paint an alternative, kinder, more caring way of living and working as “unrealistic”, an irony that rings particularly hollow as our present path leads only to a reality none of us would wish for.
You say: "Most of the lawyers I know work diligently to do their job well. But what if in doing so, we are contributing to the success of a suicidal system?" I don't think it's a case of what if, they are; but then again all companies are ecocidal -- or certainly the ones I've worked for and in. But of course, as you and I both know, nothing will change unless there is a change of mindset where we live and breathe not sustainability or the greenwashing revolution but animism. I'm sure you've encountered David Abram's work -- "The Spell of The Sensuous" -- but unless lawyers realise that the very ground of their divination cannot be separated from a conveyance, a company sale or a piece of egregious litigation then, frankly, they and the rest of us are all doomed. Take care, Julian
Many thanks Julian - love where you are coming from which, as you say, is so far from where the profession is I hope - in the interim - to offer a reason to make the journey and some initial steps which are manageable and meaningful
You say: "Most of the lawyers I know work diligently to do their job well. But what if in doing so, we are contributing to the success of a suicidal system?" I don't think it's a case of what if, they are; but then again all companies are ecocidal -- or certainly the ones I've worked for and in. But of course, as you and I both know, nothing will change unless there is a change of mindset where we live and breathe not sustainability or the greenwashing revolution but animism. I'm sure you've encountered David Abram's work -- "The Spell of The Sensuous" -- but unless lawyers realise that the very ground of their divination cannot be separated from a conveyance, a company sale or a piece of egregious litigation then, frankly, they and the rest of us are all doomed. Take care, Julian
Many thanks Julian - love where you are coming from which, as you say, is so far from where the profession is I hope - in the interim - to offer a reason to make the journey and some initial steps which are manageable and meaningful