How Do I Overcome the Beast of Holiday Consumerism?
Holiday Consumerism is Real… and Not Backing Down The pressure is on! When did this monstrosity of Holiday Consumerism arise? My family speaks adoringly of the Christmases of my grandmother's…
How To Handle Difficult Family Discussions: Understanding Wise Speech
Anticipating Political Conversations During the Holidays As the year draws to a close, many look forward to the holiday season and the potential to gather with friends, loved ones, and…
Should You Control Your Anger? Understanding The Value Of Sacred Rage
Should You Listen to Your Anger? In a world where humans continually forgo the responsibility to respect other beings, rage can be a close companion. It is a sane response…
How do I make my home eco-friendly on a budget?
Congratulations! You have had that "aha!" moment; that lightbulb of clarity has appeared above your head; that epiphany of "I definitely CAN help the planet in my own daily life" has struck…
How Do We Deal with Uncertainty?
Earth has many, many voices. Those who understand that Earth is a living being know this because they have translated themselves to the humble grasses and old trees. - Roshi…
How do I become a resilient activist?
The Resilient Activist believes environmentalists can protect and nourish the earth only when they are nourished themselves. By teaching people how to self-tend, set boundaries, prioritize joy, and find a…
The Resilient Activist tables at several events throughout KC. Here we were at the Go Green! Fair in September 2023. Photo credit: Briana
What is an activist, anyway?
The Resilient Activist tables at several events throughout KC. Here we were at the Go Green! Fair in September 2023. Photo credit: Briana "I don't think I'm an activist..." As…
Rejuvenating time spent in nature is now at the top of my priority list. Here I am in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Arkansas. Photo credit: Briana
What is resilience?
The topic of resilience has been bouncing around popular media lately, perhaps without a lot of understanding about the word’s meaning or the process of acquiring it. The word even…