Below you’ll find the latest schedule for our upcoming online events. For local (in-person) offerings visit here.
All conversations and discussions are on Zoom.
Also, directly below is a Google Calendar that includes Gaian events and holidays, the moon phases, and celestial events (last courtesy of the New York Times space calendar). For local Gaian Guild events, visit this page.
Environmental Justice Conference Panel: Where Do We DEgrow from here? (April 13, 12pm-1:15pm ET)
This panel explores the need for deference to achieve environmental justice: economically; legally; and culturally. Jason Barahona Rosales, from the Degrowth Institute, will speak on economic degrowth; Serkan Koybasi will discuss legal shifts from capitalism to a system of law focused on the rights of all beings; Tom Oliver will explore the role of nature connection in sustainability transformation; and Erik Assadourian will explore practices that cultivate nature connection, degrowth, and the needed cultural shifts. Try this Zoom link to join.
Discussion of Harmony (April 28, 2-3pm ET)
This new documentary explores King Charles’ long quest to bring about a sustainable society. Even with resources and a global platform, he has not faced an easy time of it! His philosophy of harmony has many overlapping elements with the Gaian Way. We’ll gather in late April to discuss. Watch the film on Amazon or read (or listen to) the book version from 2010. Join via Zoom.
May Meditation Challenge (All of May)
Back by popular demand, in May we’ll encourage each other to get outside and meditate more. Extend your meditations by a few minutes, or add an extra at noon or in the evening. This is a chance to deepen your meditation practice. Not really competitive, but gamified a bit to help nudge your meditation to a deeper level. Learn more here.
Discussion of the Nature Record (May, date TBD)
There was a major report on nature published recently (independently after it was shuttered by the Trump Administration). It’s open for comment and may be interesting to discuss as a group, particularly chapter five on nature connection. Comment on the report as you read (before our discussion) or after! If you have time, feel free to read other chapters, particularly the one on culture and relationships (Chapter 11). Timing of the event to be decided by Doodle poll. Add your vote here.
#DoNothingforttheClimateDay (May 14, all day!)
On the second Thursday in May, we will do nothing for the climate and the planet today! That means slowing down. Take a walk, call a friend, cook a meal, meditate, forest bath, skip work if you can (take it easy at work if you can’t–why not?). Slow down the wheels of ‘progress,’ growth, and ecological trespass. Learn more here.
May Meditation Challenge Celebration (May 29, Time TBD)
Join us to celebrate a month spent a bit more in harmony with Gaia’s rhythms. Swap stories and join in the camaraderie of a challenge well met. All are welcome–even if you meditated just one extra time! Zoom link is here.