“If we’re going to really be present in this predicament, we’re going to have to befriend all of our emotions. So we teach some tools for how to do that. Being present with your body. How does the body fit in with all of this? Then, we teach some tools for how do we really … [Read more...]
Connecting with Ourselves, Each Other, and Earth — Personal Tools for These Times, part 2 (332)
July 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Connecting with Ourselves, Each Other, and Earth — Personal Tools for These Times, part 1 (331)
July 9, 2017 By Leave a Comment
“Every single metric [of abrupt climate change] has been accelerating since I took on writing the book [The Impossible Conversation] in 2014,” says Dean Spillane-Walker. “But … the calling of our times, is: who will be together in the face of these predicaments?” Dean and … [Read more...]
Savoring the Peak Moments of Our Lives
June 13, 2016 By Leave a Comment
I was recently interviewed by Carolyn Baker for her "New Lifeboat Hour" podcast, to which she gave the delicious title above (thank you Carolyn!!) Carolyn is the author of numerous books, including Navigating the Coming Collapse, and Dark Gold: The Human Shadow and the … [Read more...]
A “New Tribe Training” Transforms Our Lives
June 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment
What would it be like to be part of a group of deep friends who live nearby — people committed to being there for one another come what may, building intimacy and trust over the years? Having a community of friends who live in their own homes but are committed to staying in … [Read more...]
Finding Emotional Resilience in Troubled Times (300)
January 17, 2016 By Leave a Comment
How do you grapple with bigger, deeper issues like catastrophic climate change? Author Carolyn Baker and video producer Ivey Cone join Janaia in a wide-ranging conversation about keeping our hearts open while witnessing the crumbling of industrial civilization. We discuss … [Read more...]
Living Each Moment in the Face of Abrupt Climate Change (291)
July 6, 2015 By 1 Comment
"It's pretty clear by now the methane gun has been fired in the Arctic ocean, so we're headed for very abrupt warming. What does that mean in terms of how we live? I think it means we live with urgency. We live with love. We live passionately." More people are paying … [Read more...]
Emergency! This Family is Prepared, part 2 (280)
December 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
"YOYO: You're On Your Own. We can't count on first responders. Their focus is on critical resources." Ann Pacey and Tim Beale show their "second-story kit" in case of earthquakes. Noting that a key injury is broken glass, they have boots, gloves, flashlight and hard hat … [Read more...]
Emergency! This Family is Prepared, part 1 (279)
December 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
"We base our emergency kit around our camping gear," says Tim Beale, showing us a carefully packed wheeled tote. His partner Ann Pacey lists essential areas to address, starting with financial records and ending with communications - including a plan to get back in touch … [Read more...]
Emergency? This Family is Ready
November 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Earthquakes can happen in Vancouver, British Columbia. Fires and severe storms, too. Ann Pacey and Tim Beale are ready for whatever may come − whether they need to evacuate or live in place. Their camping gear is the foundation for their preparedness gear. … [Read more...]
Climate Change and Human Extinction — A Personal Perspective (262)
March 24, 2014 By 21 Comments
"Just one source, methane from the arctic…leads us [by 2030] to…a temperature beyond which humans have never existed on the planet." Guy McPherson, professor emeritus of University of Arizona in Environmental Studies, shares highlights from his compilation of recent reports … [Read more...]
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