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As we move through the festival of Lamas (also known as Loaf Mass Day or Lughnasadh), I have recorded a meditation for hope, growth, and community. Aligning the seasons and our inner resources, I’ll share a little about the significance of Lamas (Lunasad) in Celtic tradition and its timing at the summer midpoint. I also touch on the significance of planting seeds and the role of ritual and ceremony in strengthening our activism. I may even admit my bread-baking skills in the name of hope!

This interview is with my dear friend, fierce activist, Lisa Fithian. The interview happened at the beginning of the year, and we almost lost the audio. But we prevailed! Much of the interview was recovered, and I encourage you to join us and even grab a notebook to glean some of Lisa’s brilliant guidance.

Learn more: Stories from a Fierce, Loving Resistance SHUT IT DOWN

In this episode, I talk to my friend Lynn Stone. We have a really good conversation about the core principles of movement building, power dynamics, facilitation, and community organizing. Lynn offers a few practical frameworks, like the five-finger decision-making system and the importance of compassionate boundaries to foster resilient, inclusive movements.

In this episode, I speak with two activists, Ruby Pinto and Rae Breaux from the Center for Story-Based Strategy. Storytelling shapes activism, influences perception, and can transform movements for justice and societal change. We experienced significant connectivity issues and lost some of the recording, so bear with us, as it is a wonderful and helpful conversation!

I encourage you to visit the Center for Story-Based Strategy website, where they have information on upcoming in-person trainings, as well as a number of free, online trainings.

Imagine a future world with aligned human values. In this July 4th meditation, I explore the ideals behind America’s founding, the current political landscape, and how we can envision and work toward a future rooted in justice, liberty, and community.

I hope you find this to be a supportive and meditative guide to understanding our role in shaping a better world.

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As you will hear in this episode, my guest and co-conspirator, Charles Williams and I have gotten into all sorts of good trouble together. And, we have collaborated as teachers for many years through Earth Actvist Training, working toward real solutions to challenges we face within our communities and from climate change.

I’m really glad to have my dear friend on this episode to talk about how permaculture principles can help address the climate crisis, a vitally important reality that has taken somewhat of a back seat recently.

We’ll take a look at strategies that combine ecological design with social justice, soil health, ecosystem regeneration, and community resilience.

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During this summer solstice, I’m reflecting on the power of ritual and ceremony. Rituals are more than traditions. In them, we meet our human needs for belonging and purpose, transforming how we connect with ourselves and each other.

In this meditation, I’ll move through the historical and cultural importance of solstices in pagan and Celtic traditions, and the symbolism of flowers, especially roses, as representations of growth, love, and fullness.

In this special episode for my series on Strategy, I chat with my dear friend Brandi Mack. Brandi is a wholehearted, joyous, and dedicated permaculture and community activist who has served in urban garden projects and land stewardship in Calaveras County. Co-founder of the Butterfly Movement, her work in fostering wellness, cultural regeneration, and land-based connection is wide and deep.

Learn more about Brandi Mack at www.brandimack.com

I have been wanting to speak to Daniel Hunter from Freedom Trainers for some time, and am delighted to share with you a conversation I had with him for this series on strategy. Together, we look at the underpinnings of effective social and environmental movements through decentralized organizing, nonviolent resistance, and strategic planning. All crucial for challenging authoritarian regimes and creating lasting change.

Thank you, Daniel, for sharing your soul and steadiness with our community!

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