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Meditating beyond craving salvation
In this short essay I reflect on the misconception that mindfulness and meditation are always forms of escapism from reality, while explaining their significance in helping respond to troubling information and emotions. But I caution against the potential for harmful behaviours by influential people within communities practicing meditation, including those attached to environmental challenges. I’ve… Read more
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The Nine Lies of the Fake Green Fairytale
Self-deception is rife within the environmental profession and movement. Some denial is not surprising, due to how upsetting it is to focus on an unfolding tragedy. But our vulnerability to self-deception has been hijacked by the self interests of the rich and powerful, to spin a ‘fake green fairytale’. Their story distracts us from the… Read more
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S’effondrer ensemble – Breaking Together in French
Parlez vous français ? Then read my latest blog about the release of the French version of ‘Breaking Together’. But if English is your main language and you want to explore your leadership in this era of disruption and collapse, consider joining my online course in September or January. Only once a year it is… Read more
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We Still Care – Doomster Characteristics
It is useful to be clear about our approach to life once we accept the process of societal collapse is underway or close ahead. As a conversation starter, in this blog I list five characteristics of ‘doomsters’. These qualities are why I am looking forward to spending a few days with such folks in California… Read more
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Crazy Cat Lad Writes Song
What kind of music is related to deep adaptation? I wondered this recently. I don’t think it’s music about doom and gloom. Instead, it is anything which invites us to connect with our hearts, remember ancient wisdom, feel gratitude for what has been and still is, accept loss and death as natural, and recommit to… Read more
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Internationalize the collapse conversation with me
If you would like to see wider communication of the analysis and ideas of deep adaptation and ecofreedom, then I want to ask for the your help. In this post I list some things that I believe would have significant impact and I can implement efficiently. Onward! Jem… Continue reading Internationalize the collapse conversation with me… Read more
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