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The Quickening

Plunging Into the Polycrisis
14 Aug 2022

Plunging Into the Polycrisis

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 6

This summer, we’ll be exploring civilizational collapse, so grab a cool drink and enjoy!

Climate Change, collapse, Gaia, Gaian Way, Prepare, Resilience, The Quickening, wisdom
When Fiction and Reality Meet: Lessons for the EU from the Danish TV Show Borgen
18 Jul 2022

When Fiction and Reality Meet: Lessons for the EU from the Danish TV Show Borgen

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: The Quickening | 0

What can a power-hungry TV politician teach the head of the European Commission?

Climate Change, collapse, degrowth, population, Resilience, sustainability, The Quickening, transition
Act Global, Think Local
17 Oct 2021

Act Global, Think Local

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 3

The crises we face are global, a fact we shouldn’t forget no matter at what scale we focus our energy.

collapse, consumerism, education, Gaia, Gaian Way, Guilds, Prepare, sustainability, The Quickening, wisdom
Experiencing the Wrath of Ida and the Bliss of Gaia
12 Sep 2021

Experiencing the Wrath of Ida and the Bliss of Gaia

by Bart Everson | posted in: Gaian Beliefs and Purpose, Guest Contributor, The Quickening, Uncategorized, Understanding Gaia | 4

Bart Everson reflects on how disruptions in daily life can sometimes connect us more closely to Gaia.

Climate Change, Disasters, Gaian Way, Prepare, Resilience, The Quickening
Amusing Ourselves (Literally) To Death
5 Sep 2021

Amusing Ourselves (Literally) To Death

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: The Quickening | 2

Between COVID and our devices, we’ve been lulled into a deadly sleep.

Amusing Ourselves to Death, Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, COVID, media, sustainability, The Quickening, wisdom
Lessons for the Climate Conflict from the Afghanistan Withdrawal
29 Aug 2021

Lessons for the Climate Conflict from the Afghanistan Withdrawal

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

Exploring the eerie parallels between geoengineering and the war in Afghanistan

Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, Prepare, Resilience, Technology, The Quickening, wisdom
Considering human-caused climate change is “unequivocal,” shouldn’t climate denial be illegal?
15 Aug 2021

Considering human-caused climate change is “unequivocal,” shouldn’t climate denial be illegal?

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

There is no doubt left that humans are causing climate change. So why can people continue to sow doubt for profit?

Climate Change, collapse, sustainability, The Quickening, transition, wisdom
Can We Still Chart a New Course?
1 Aug 2021

Can We Still Chart a New Course?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Growing the Gaian Community, The Quickening | 4

A reflection on the recent update to the Limits to Growth and what it means for our future.

collapse, degrowth, Gaian Way, Prepare, Resilience, sacrifice, sustainability, The Quickening, transition
How Do You Persuade Your Neighbor That His Chimney Is Too Straight?
24 Jul 2021

How Do You Persuade Your Neighbor That His Chimney Is Too Straight?

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Parables, Growing the Gaian Community, Learning from Other Traditions, The Quickening | 0

Lessons from ancient China for negotiating the climate crisis.

Climate Change, Community, Disasters, Parables, The Quickening, transition, wisdom
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 | 1

A holistic investigation of the Suez Canal mishap.

Amusing Ourselves to Death, capitalism, consumerism, degrowth, Disasters, environmental movement, globalization, growth, sustainability, Technology, The Quickening
Playing Russian Roulette…with 92,000 Chambers
27 Mar 2021

Playing Russian Roulette…with 92,000 Chambers

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Growing the Gaian Community, Learning from Other Traditions, The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 8

Should we really be frightened of getting vaccinated? Or should we be excited?

COVID, ecology, Gaia, Gaian Way, health, Technology, The Quickening, vaccination, wisdom
Are Environmentalists No Wiser than Monkeys Reaching for the Moon?
6 Mar 2021

Are Environmentalists No Wiser than Monkeys Reaching for the Moon?

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

Grasping at green energy illusions will not bring about a sustainable future.

degrowth, Green New Deal, limits, Parables, renewables, sacrifice, sustainability, Technology, The Quickening, transition

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