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Where’s Dirk Gently When You Need Him?
2 Apr 2021

Where’s Dirk Gently When You Need Him?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 0

A holistic investigation of the Suez Canal mishap.

capitalism, consumerism, degrowth, Disasters, environmental movement, globalization, growth, sustainability, Technology, The Quickening
Radium Girls…and Lithium Boys?
7 Feb 2021

Radium Girls…and Lithium Boys?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: The Quickening | 0

A thread of toxic dental floss weaves radium poisoning, Teflon, the Green New Deal, defense contractors, and a scifi novel together into a tapestry of two futures.

Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, corporations, degrowth, Green New Deal, sustainability, Technology
#DoNothingForTheClimateDay
30 Jan 2021

#DoNothingForTheClimateDay

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Growing the Gaian Community, The Quickening | 2

We need a day where we do nothing for the climate and for ourselves.

#DoNothingForTheClimate, Activism, Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, Gaian Way, holidays, nature awareness, wisdom
2021: The Year of the Post-COVID Consumer Orgy?
3 Jan 2021

2021: The Year of the Post-COVID Consumer Orgy?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 1

Or will it be the year of bold and beautiful climate action?

collapse, consumerism, Gaia, Gaian Way, sustainability, The Quickening
Gaia is Responding to our Actions. Will We Act Differently in Time?
20 Dec 2020

Gaia is Responding to our Actions. Will We Act Differently in Time?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 2

Perhaps a little ‘good trouble’ now will ward off the greater trouble ahead.

Activism, Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, degrowth, intersectionalist, The Quickening, transition
Is Meditation an Escape or Fundamental to Change?
14 Dec 2020

Is Meditation an Escape or Fundamental to Change?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Learning from Other Traditions | 0

Is meditation a distraction from action or is it essential in rehabilitating our brains and our relationship with Gaia?

consumerism, Gaia, Gaian Way, Indigeneity, meditation, nature awareness, wisdom
The Very Hungry Humans
5 Dec 2020

The Very Hungry Humans

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 3

Exploring outbreak population dynamics, epidemics, and behavior changes.

Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, degrowth, Gaia, Gaian Way, Indigeneity, postgrowth, The Quickening
Two Bite-sized Reflections for Thanksgiving and the Holidays
22 Nov 2020

Two Bite-sized Reflections for Thanksgiving and the Holidays

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals | 1

How can we spend time with and show our love to our dear family and friends this COVIDy Holiday Season?

Climate Change, Community, consumerism, holidays, Ritual, traditions
Fox Walking: A Natural Walking Meditation
18 Oct 2020

Fox Walking: A Natural Walking Meditation

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

Marrying ancestral skills with meditation.

Ancestral Skills, consumerism, embodiment, Gaia, Gaian Way, Indigeneity, meditation
When Shalt Thou Kill?
6 Sep 2020

When Shalt Thou Kill?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Beliefs and Purpose, Gaian Practices and Rituals | 4

Could the sixth commandment be more nuanced?

consumerism, death, Diet, ecology, ethics, limits, nature awareness
What are you doing to commemorate Earth Overshoot Day?
12 Jul 2020

What are you doing to commemorate Earth Overshoot Day?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals | 2

This August 22nd is the day when we start consuming beyond Earth’s biocapacity for the year. How will you spend this day?

Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, degrowth, Diet, Gaia, Gaian Way, limits, Purpose, Resilience, Ritual, sacrifice
The Planet Formerly Known as the Planet of the Humans
10 May 2020

The Planet Formerly Known as the Planet of the Humans

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: The Quickening | 7

Two difficult lessons from the film, Planet of the Humans, worth discussing.

Belief, Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, meaning, sustainability, Technology, transition

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The Gaian Creed

“We believe that the Earth, Gaia, is a living being. That Gaia is at the same time composed of the vast diversity of life and is alive in Her own right. We understand that we depend completely and utterly on Gaia and are part of Gaia. We recognize that current human actions are fundamentally altering Gaia and that if pushed too far, Gaia will shift from Her current state to one inhospitable to humans and millions of other species. Therefore, we commit to living radically sustainable lives—even to an extent that it may alienate us from our kin, our communities, our cultures. We commit to sharing our philosophy and bringing others to understand and embrace their relationship with Gaia and help heal Gaia—and in the process, themselves, their families, and their communities.”

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