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The Power of 4
14 Nov 2023

The Power of 4

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Growing the Gaian Community, Understanding Gaia | 4

Examining how the number four keeps cropping up in Gaian philosophy.

Gaian Way, nature awareness, Prepare, Resilience, Ritual, sustainability
How Do Gaians Celebrate?
5 Jun 2023

How Do Gaians Celebrate?

by Gaian1 | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Growing the Gaian Community, Guest Contributor, Learning from Other Traditions | 5

As Gaianism grows and evolves, let’s not forget an important element: 🌳🌛CELEBRATION🍂🌈

celebration, Community, Gaian Way, Ritual, sustainability
Earth Day in Four Comics
8 May 2023

Earth Day in Four Comics

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Growing the Gaian Community | 4

Exploring awe-inspiring, joyful, authentic ways to celebrate Earth Day

celebration, consumerism, Earth Day, Gaian Way, holidays, Ritual
What About Skipping the Turkey This Year?
13 Nov 2022

What About Skipping the Turkey This Year?

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

This week, a little request for Americans. Please skip the turkey this Thanksgiving.

Climate Change, consumerism, Diet, Gaian Way, Ritual, sustainability
The Winter Darkness: An Opportune Time for Opening Oneself
26 Dec 2021

The Winter Darkness: An Opportune Time for Opening Oneself

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Beliefs and Purpose, Gaian Practices and Rituals, Learning from Other Traditions, Understanding Gaia | 1

Welcoming the solstice and a back spasm as a moment for spiritual growth.

anxiety, COVID, Gaia, Gaian Way, gratitude, health, nature awareness, Resilience, Ritual, sustainability, wisdom
Shouldn’t Santa Claus Be Wearing a Mask?
12 Dec 2021

Shouldn’t Santa Claus Be Wearing a Mask?

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

Or will Saint Nick be a superspreader this Christmas Eve?

children, Climate Change, consumerism, COVID, Gaia, nature awareness, Ritual, storytelling, sustainability
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
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
Raising Gaian Children
4 Oct 2020

Raising Gaian Children

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

What activities, rituals, books, and media can help to bring up kids who are connected to the Earth?

Ancestral Skills, children, nature awareness, Ritual, wonder
Thinking Outside the Ring
16 Aug 2020

Thinking Outside the Ring

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

Lots of couples are getting married during COVID-times. But does that really mean ring sales need to go up? Why not a new more meaningful and sustainable custom?

degrowth, Gaia, Gaian Way, Ritual, sustainability
Say Three Hail Marys and Clean Up the River
26 Jul 2020

Say Three Hail Marys and Clean Up the River

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Growing the Gaian Community | 1

It turns out that environmentalists have their own form of penance and ablutions: river and beach cleanups.

Community, Gaia, Gaian Way, nature awareness, Penance, Purpose, Ritual, sacrifice, sustainability
The Gaian Solar Meditation
19 Jul 2020

The Gaian Solar Meditation

by Erik Assadourian | posted in: Gaian Practices and Rituals, Learning from Other Traditions, Understanding Gaia | 4

Here’s a shiny new meditation for you to try and a science lesson to boot!

Gaia, Gaian Way, health, meditation, nature awareness, Ritual, Space

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