Jack Kornfield on Joanna Macy's Funeral: Embracing Life's Joy and Wonder

A Temple Transformed

• 🕯️ Upon arriving at Joanna Macy's home after her passing, Jack Kornfield found it transformed into a temple, with candles, smudging, and blessings creating a sacred atmosphere.
• 🌸 Joanna's body was laid out, covered in flower petals, reminiscent of Varanasi, with a basket for additions, creating a beautiful and serene final resting place.

Joanna's Transmission of Joy and Action

• ⚡ Kornfield received a direct transmission from Joanna, urging him to "keep going" and not back off, even at 80 years old.
• 🕊️ She emphasized the importance of both meditation and changing the world, likening them to the two wings of a bird.
• 🍽️ Joanna's love for life was evident in her appreciation for food, cooking, the outdoors, music, community, and engaging with people, as shared by her friends.

Embracing Life's Wonders

• 🍫 Inspired by Joanna's spirit, Kornfield bought a chocolate treat he had been resisting, embodying her encouragement to "go for it."
• 💻 He also committed to continuing his online teachings, taking on activism, with Joanna now serving as a muse.
• 🌳 A profound gift from Joanna was a renewed sense of wonder at the existence of buildings, nature, and life itself, urging not to take these miracles for granted.

The Spirit of the Good Fight

• ✨ Kornfield draws a parallel to activist Molly Ivans, who encouraged fighting for freedom and justice while also having fun and rejoicing in the process.
• 💖 This spirit of joyful engagement in transforming the world is the essence of Joanna Macy's legacy, gifted to those who continue her work.