PinnedAre You A Climate Warrior or A Climate Weaver? Because We Need Both.How an unexpected Twitter tiff with the renowned climate scientist Michael Mann helped me rethink climate activism. When I tweeted my reply, I had no idea that I would be on the receiving end of friendly fire. I was scrolling through my feed, looking for thought-provoking news and commentary (because…Climate Change13 min read
Jul 1, 2021How to Meet the Tragedy of Climate ChangeWhat a Zen Buddhist teacher’s lessons on death and dying taught me about climate change activism The inspiration for this piece comes from a recent Twitter exchange with Anna Jane Joyner, co-host of the brilliant climate change podcast, No Place Like Home. …Climate Change Adaptation13 min read
Apr 21, 2020How to Ground Yourself in an EarthquakeFor many of us, the coronavirus pandemic feels like an earthquake. Everything we thought was solid—our relationships, our plans, our livelihoods, our safety, our societies—have begun to shake and fall apart. Our overwhelming instinct in a time like this is deeply mammalian: flee, fight, freeze, or faint. …Mindfulness4 min read
Oct 21, 2019On Being Human in a Time of Climate CrisisI’m the son of Ruth, a second-generation immigrant, high-school educated single mom who came of age during the chaos of WWII. An avid reader, life-long learner, and woman of faith, she instilled in me a passion for education and a deep concern for the welfare of the world. Thanks to…Mindfulness27 min read