My friend Sam and I were discussing the humanitarian crisis in Israel and Palestine, which has been heartbreaking for so many of us and shortly after we spoke, we received word that August 6th-9th there is a "Hunger Strike for Humanity", co-organized by our friends and healing allies, Stephen and Marcina at Reconsider. August 6th and 9th specifically coincides with the 80th Anniversary of the atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The intention and prayer of the fast is to meditate on what we can do in our personal lives to help humanity choose peace over violence and deeply ask, "what kind of world do we want to live in?". This fast is not focused on one specific situation but the myriad conflicts that are happening in the present day (Gaza, Sudan, Congo, Haiti, Ukraine/Russia, Myanmur and so on). Simultaneously, this hunger strike for humanity is stated to be in solidarity with Satyam Homeland’s Hunger Strike for Peace, an ongoing hunger strike being carried out by both Israeli and Paelstinians calling for peace, reconciliation between cultures, and the end of the policy of forced starvation and siege on the civilians in Gaza.
This hunger strike isn't a one-sided political movement - it is just a humble, simple inner and outer action we want to take for humanity to recognize that love, compassion, forgiveness, peace, and a fundamental respect for human rights for all people are the only methods capable of ending conflict both within and without. We are inviting the community to join us in this prayer to advocate for a more compassionate world so that as my teacher, Maestro Manuel, would say, may all people may have clean water, food, shelter, & be happy.
If you feel inspired to join in some manner there is more info below here:
https://multifaithpeace.org/event/vigil-for-humanity-on-80th-year-after-atomic-bombing/
How to Participate
This is a personal and collective invitation. You are welcome to join in whatever way resonates with you:
Join the vigils and conversations via Zoom
Fast in a way that aligns with your capacity—full, partial, from food, a habit or distraction
Hold moments of daily silence, prayer, or reflection together
Share stories, light candles, or simply witness
Together, we reflect with curiosity, become aware of our role in all of it, take responsibility for what we create, reimagine what’s possible, and manifest peace through conscious presence.
There is no need to RSVP. Just join us when you feel called.
