This essay by Charles Eisenstein is so good.  I had to share it if only to say: what he said.

Here’s to ferocious peace, man.

“Writ large, the situation at Standing Rock is the situation of our whole planet: everywhere, dominating forces seek to exploit what remains of the treasures of earth and sea.

They cannot be defeated by force.

We must instead invite a change of heart by being in a place of heartfulness ourselves – of courage, empathy, and compassion.

If the Water Protectors at Standing Rock can stay strong in that invitation, they will demonstrate an unstoppable power and win a miraculous victory, inspiring the rest of us to follow their example.”