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Gaian Way
A philosophical path through an environmentally unstable time, Gaianism is a religious philosophy that grants the living Earth (Gaia) its rightful place at the centre. Humans are not the pinnacle of evolution but just a small (and not necessarily essential) part of the living Earth.
The Gaian Way is a community dedicated to this faith. We discuss, celebrate and share reflection together to develop and deepen our shared culture and practice.
Join the 2nd Global #Sustainability #webinar "Polycrisis in the Anthropocene" Webinar
Join us in exploring the unfolding polycrisis. Five experts, including Erik Assadourian from #GaianWay, will give overviews of their articles in the special issue of Global Sustainability "Politics in the Anthropocene." Erik will explore his article, "What comes after the polycrisis?"
Registration is free.
US (EST): Oct 2, 11am-12pm
UK: Oct 2, 4pm-5pm
AU (AEST): Oct 3, 1am-2am
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Rethinking our priorities...
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What is important in life?
Is it to have the best car and the newest smartphone, or is it to be happy?
Is it to have a high-paid job, or is it to spend time with loved ones and enjoy the beauties of nature?
For critics, degrowth is not very appealing. According to them, it means impoverishment, restraint, scarcity, austerity, or recession. It is seen as a project to reduce the overall prosperity of individuals and societies.
In contrast, I argue that degrowth aims to achieve abundance, prosperity, and richness.
Degrowth is about building societies in which everyone is rich – without much material.
It is impossible to promise everyone to achieve high levels of consumption. Indeed, that would lead to environmental and societal catastrophes. It would also be extremely unfair, as those most suffering from environmental degradation are already the most marginalised.
Instead, degrowth aims to achieve an abundance that does not entail high levels of consumption: a ‘frugal abundance’.
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LEARN MORE ➡️ https://www.resilience.org/stories/2024-08-26/degrowth-aims-to-achieve-frugal-abundance/
#Economics #Environment #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #Degrowth
With the political developments of the past three months, we’re gonna talk #politics . This is where we can civilly explore the disconnect between the accelerating environmental #polycrisis and increasing denial of the causes. We’ll examine these challenges and ways to respond through an ecocentric Gaian lens. Join us if you want to talk politics.
US EST: Thu 24th15:00
EU CEST: Thu 24th Apr 21:00
AU AEST: Fri 25th Apr 05:00
https://zoom.us/j/7750874170?pwd=aWR1Y213MlFkMVh3MWQ3UHFkMjJxQT09
To exploit or conserve the deep ocean...
'After over half a millennium for the lessons of the exploitation of the Americas to sink in, could we convince folks to chart a different course this time?'
What Might Cultures Look Like a Thousand Years from Now?
Join Erik Assadourian for this Goucher College Webinar exploring how we navigate through the polycrisis. It will explore how the Gaian Way could help cultivate a new, healthier relationship with the planet we’re part of and utterly depend on, and form the foundations of cultures of the future.
EST: Mar 25th 7:00pm
CET EU: Mah 26th 12:00am
AEST Aus: Mar 26th 10:00am
https://gradprograms.goucher.edu/register/?id=1423ce6b-b7fc-4083-aae6-7dde624f9d3e
Daylight savings time shifts our clocks around, but our circadian rhythms are also shaped by the natural world we belong to.
Gaian meditation encourages getting outdoors morning, noon, and evening - to observe, breathe, and reconnect with the real, natural world. A practice good for what one might call our soul, but also essential for our overall health and wellbeing.
https://gaianway.org/first-morning-light-and-meditating-before-meals/
#GaianWay #Reflections #CircadianRhythm #DaylightSavings #Meditation #ConnectWithNature
The Equinox is a turning point—a moment of perfect balance between darkness and light. It is a time for reflection, renewal, and deepening our connection with the rhythms of the Earth.
Join us on March 19th for a live Equinox gathering, where we will explore what this
seasonal shift means for our connection to Gaia.
Join Here: https://tinyurl.com/GaianZoom
#GaianWay #SpringEquinox #SeasonalTransitions #NatureWisdom #Balance #Renewal
#RobinWallKimmerer 's work has long inspired deep reflection on the relationship between humans and the natural world. In The #Serviceberry , she explores reciprocity, community, and the gift economy, challenging us to rethink how we engage with nature and one another.
Join us on March 13 at 2:00 PM EDT for a group discussion on these themes.
Join the conversation here: https://tinyurl.com/GaianZoom
This past weekend, I was listening to my karate sensei—an 85-year-old elder and founder of a karate style named Washin-ryu (or Peace/Harmony with Truth)—who regularly shares his thoughts and wisdom gleaned over his long life with his students. He once again said something deeply profound. He said: when you are angry, just imagine looking up at an eagle flying overhead.
Change doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful.
This week’s reflection explores how the Gaian Way has grown—not with noise, but with deep-rooted, intentional action.
https://gaianway.org/the-quiet-revolution-thats-occurred-at-the-gaian-way/
Nature is the greatest teacher. As the seasons shift, we are reminded that:
● Change is natural. Nothing remains the same, and each transition brings new
opportunities.
● Growth comes in cycles. Just as trees shed their leaves before blooming again, we, too,experience transformation.
● Rest is just as important as action. What if we honored our own need for rest?
#GaianWay #NatureLessons #CyclesOfGaia #SeasonalWisdom #DeepEcology
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We need to dramatically redefine what success and wealth looks like. It's not hoarding so much cash you could never spend it in 1000 years. It's not having the biggest or most glitzy anything.
It really isn't.
PODCAST: https://www.resilience.org/stories/2025-02-27/what-is-wealth-2/
#Sustainability #Economy #EatTheRich #Community #SelfCare #DeGrowth #Resilience
In the northern hemisphere, spring is a time of transition—a moment of balance before growth.This week’s #EarthEclectic post explores how nature teaches us to embrace change and renewal.
Missed this week’s Earth Eclectic? You can still catch 0045: Title Tracks—an exploration of songs that carry an extra measure of power and intention. Hosts Bart and Laura take us on a sound journey of music that anchors powerful ecological themes.
Stream anytime at EarthEclectic.org, Mixcloud, or PRX.
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Sometimes in #NewOrleans we forget, but I love the global aspects of #Carnival. Here are some pertinent thoughts on the season from my friend in #Galicia.
https://casdeiro.info/textos/2025/02/24/carnival-gaian-reflections/ @noladon
A fascinating article (Spanish language) on the Organic Gaia Theory of Carlos de Castro, and it's value in helping reframe the eco-social relationship between humans and the planetary whole.
Recognizing Horseshoe Crab’s Wisdom on a USPS stamp - Once a ubiquitous presence on the Atlantic coast of North America (and with three other species found in Asia), Horseshoe Crab has declined significantly in numbers since the 1990s due to human-induced factors like beach house-building, polluting the ocean and shore, and harvesting Horseshoe Crab for medicinal uses.
#Reflections #GaianWay #HorseshoeCrab #Gaia
https://gaianway.org/recognizing-horseshoe-crabs-wisdom-with-a-u-s-postage-stamp/
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0043: Songs of Place
From the mountains to the valleys to the plains, this episode collects musical compositions with a strong sense of place. These artists find meaning where they find themselves — in lands abstract or specific.
Listen on our site, Mixcloud, or PRX
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"We believe that politicizing and reclaiming traditional fermentation practices has a key role to play in shifting towards a degrowth food system."
-fermentation is low tech sustainable food preservation
-by allowing us to directly observe microbes transforming our food and helping our bodies, it teaches us about biodiversity and the lack of separation between humans and nature
-fermentation encourages communal, distributed approaches to food security
#Degrowth #biodiversity #FoodSecurity #fermentation
https://deceleration.news/how-to-reclaim-traditional-foods-for-a-degrowth-food-future/
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