How Can I Stop Doomscrolling and Reclaim My Energy?
"It’s my firm conviction, now more than ever, that the degree to which we are able and willing to struggle for ownership of our attention is the degree to which…
What Can Native Plants Teach Us? | Bergamot Plant Profile
A Balm for Humans, Animals, and Ecosystems Bergamot in full bloom (Photo Credit: Jasper Shide, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons). As I made my morning Double Bergamot Earl Grey tea, I…
What Skills Build Community–And Why They’re Necessary for the Climate Crisis
Community: Our Lifeline, Our Birthright A beautiful illustration of community by Molly Costello shines in Toko-pa Turner's book on community-building: Belonging. Do you remember being young, comfortably tucked into bed,…
Why We Need a Life-Sustaining Economy | Moving From Scarcity to Abundance
Ask a Resilient Activist April Column “The next stage of human economy will parallel what we are beginning to understand about nature. It will call forth the gifts of each…
The Dream City | What Happens If We Get It Right?
Introduction In tumultuous times such as these, I find myself imagining the worst possible outcomes. Images flicker across my mind: National Parks sold off to the highest-bidding oil companies, my…
How Can I Embrace Love to Sustain My Activism?
Recognizing the Pull of Despair in Turbulent Times As I sit down to write this in a local coffee shop, I am feeling the heaviness of these tumultuous times. Oh,…
Why Don’t I Want to Make New Year’s Resolutions?
January as The Arbitrary Harbinger of the New Year On the eve of 2025, I was asleep by 9:30 pm. New Year’s Day was just a Wednesday, a free day…
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…
Musician Chiedza Muchena basks in the sunset light, holding flowers close to her chest. | Photo Credit: Phoebe Lyn Photography
A Playlist for Joyful Resistance and Resilience
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Music is deeply woven into the human experience. It holds an uncanny ability to replenish our hearts and energy, especially during challenging times. The…
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…