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Can a Good Gaian Eat Meat?
13 Oct 2019

Can a Good Gaian Eat Meat?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals | 8

An argument for why Gaians can be but do not have to be vegans or vegetarians.

Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, Diet, Gaian Way, Resilience, sustainability
Is a Techno-linguistic Transition Inevitable?
6 Oct 2019

Is a Techno-linguistic Transition Inevitable?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Nature’s language is being co-opted by the techno-sphere. Can we stop this? How can we reclaim our linguistic heritage?

Ancestral Skills, Climate Change, consumerism, Gaia, Gaian Way, nature awareness, Prepare, Technology
Reflections from a Climate Rally
29 Sep 2019

Reflections from a Climate Rally

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Is a deeper understanding of what changes are truly necessary missing in the climate movement?

Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, Gaia, nature awareness, postgrowth, Resilience, The Quickening
Returning to—and Tidying Up—the Fold
22 Sep 2019

Returning to—and Tidying Up—the Fold

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Can we, with the same joy as Marie Kondo convinces families to clean up the resultant mess of the consumer culture, persuade families to return to a Gaian way of being?

consumerism, death, Gaia, Gaian Way, Parables, plenitude, postgrowth, Purpose, Resilience
Do You Suffer from Floppy Fin Syndrome?
15 Sep 2019

Do You Suffer from Floppy Fin Syndrome?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals | 0

Orcas in captivity often have their dorsal fins flop over—most likely from their restricted movement. What bodily ailments do you suffer from due to your captivity in the consumer culture?

collapse, consumerism, Gaian Way, health, nature awareness, plenitude, postgrowth, Prepare, Resilience
The Wrath of Gaia
8 Sep 2019

The Wrath of Gaia

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Learning from Other Traditions, The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 0

How does Gaia’s Wrath compare to God’s? Less predictable? More knowable? And how shall we respond?

Climate Change, Disasters, Gaia Theory, Gaian Way, God, Prepare, Resilience, sacrifice, suffering, The Quickening, wisdom
Listening to Plants, Whales, and Elephants
1 Sep 2019

Listening to Plants, Whales, and Elephants

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

What can we learn from singing whales, humming cornstalks, and groaning elephants about what it means to be both human and part of Gaia?

Waves, Waterfalls and Our Eventual Return to Gaia
25 Aug 2019

Waves, Waterfalls and Our Eventual Return to Gaia

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Beliefs and Purpose, Understanding Gaia | 1

Death is our inevitable return to Gaia. And as it is inevitable it should not be feared. Rather our focus should be on how we live our lives.

anxiety, death, Gaia, Gaian Way, Mission, Purpose
How Should We Prepare Ourselves for Coming Disasters?
18 Aug 2019

How Should We Prepare Ourselves for Coming Disasters?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

As the climate emergency draws near, what should be in our go-bags, our supply closets, and especially our skill sets?

Ancestral Skills, Climate Change, Gaian Way, Mission, Prepare
The Lost Son Returns Home
11 Aug 2019

The Lost Son Returns Home

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Parables, Learning from Other Traditions, Understanding Gaia | 0

After years of partying, a prodigal son returns home. What does he find?

Gaia, Gaian Way, Parables
Why Are We So Anxious?
4 Aug 2019

Why Are We So Anxious?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Does our anxiety stem from disconnect? Overconnection? Or a lack of purpose?

anxiety, Climate Change, Gaian Way, nature awareness, Purpose
Listening for Greensong
28 Jul 2019

Listening for Greensong

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

All around us is Greensong—the sounds, vibrations, smells, and tastes of a living planet. Can you sense it? Are you listening? What does it tell you?

Ancestral Skills, Gaian Way, nature awareness, Prepare

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