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Learning from Other Traditions

The Coin of Power; or Another Case of May Be
31 Oct 2021

The Coin of Power; or Another Case of May Be

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Learning from Other Traditions, The Quickening | 5

Maybe your life would be better if you were rich, but then again, maybe not.

Climate Change, collapse, consumerism, Gaian Way, sustainability, wisdom
The Value of Vandalism
26 Sep 2021

The Value of Vandalism

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

An exploration of the value of street art and other forms of destructive expression.

Amusing Ourselves to Death, art, consumerism, nature awareness, sustainability, 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
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, sustainability, The Quickening, transition, wisdom
Should we all just ‘lie flat?’
10 Jul 2021

Should we all just ‘lie flat?’

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Learning from Other Traditions, The Quickening | 1

Perhaps the best way to respond to our frenetic consumer dance toward ecocide is to simply opt out?

#DoNothingForTheClimate, Activism, anxiety, Climate Change, consumerism, degrowth, simple living, sustainability
Signing—and Sustaining Silence—in Nature
20 Jun 2021

Signing—and Sustaining Silence—in Nature

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

Exploring the power of sign language in being present (and silent) in nature.

ASL, communication, nature awareness, Prepare, Resilience, Sign Language, Silence
Fragments of Eden
6 Jun 2021

Fragments of Eden

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Learning from Other Traditions, The Quickening, Understanding Gaia | 1

A short reflection dedicated to a wise friend and mentor.

Climate Change, collapse, Gaia, Gaia Theory, Gaian Way, Mission, nature awareness, wisdom
Reflecting on the Modern Myth of Narcissus
23 May 2021

Reflecting on the Modern Myth of Narcissus

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

An exploration of media addiction and an entirely new meaning of “cancel culture”

Amusing Ourselves to Death, consumerism, degrowth, Diet, media, Technology, wisdom
My COVID Moment of Doubt
16 May 2021

My COVID Moment of Doubt

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

A day away from my second shot, I almost reconsidered….

COVID, faith, Science, vaccination
Aligning One’s Body and Mind with the Monthly Moon Cycle
2 May 2021

Aligning One’s Body and Mind with the Monthly Moon Cycle

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Learning from Other Traditions, Understanding Gaia | 3

Do you fast? Do you pay attention to the moon cycle? Why not do both by partaking in a monthly full moon fast?

consumerism, Diet, Fasting, Gaian Way, health, Moon, nature awareness, Prepare, Ritual
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
Rock Water Tree. The Latest Iteration of an Ancient Game
20 Mar 2021

Rock Water Tree. The Latest Iteration of an Ancient Game

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

Sometimes it’s the subtler ways we evolve language and play that can have the greatest effect.

children, ecology, education, Gaia, Games, Language, nature awareness

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