"The Woke Prepper" : A Roadmap for Sustainable Resilience & Resistance Through A Revolution
The current state of the world often reflects the collective consciousness of the individuals within it. Our societies are made up of people, and the collective beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes mirror those of its members. When individuals are consumed by fear, greed, or division, these internal struggles manifest on a larger scale, influencing systems of inequality, conflict, and environmental destruction. In this way, the macrocosm reflects the microcosm—what happens inside us is mirrored in the world around us.
However, the power of individual transformation cannot be underestimated. As people work to heal, grow, and live with more compassion and awareness, their personal shifts can create ripples that positively influence the collective. While the environment around us shapes who we are, each of us has the potential to impact the world in meaningful ways.
As we choose to rise above negativity and outdated patterns, we contribute to the collective transformation. In times of social upheaval, we are being called to embrace a dual awakening—one that is both social and spiritual—drawing on wisdom from nature, history, and great thinkers to guide us toward a more compassionate, balanced world.
The 'ouroboros' is an ancient symbol that represents a cycle of destruction and rebirth, or eternal cyclic renewal, the unity of all things, material and spiritual, that are in a constant cycle of change.
The Power of "Apocalypse"
"Apocalypse" stems from the Greek apokálypsis, meaning an "unveiling" or "revelation." In this light, it is not merely destruction but an uncovering of hidden truths, an opportunity for transformation. Just as nature renews through cycles of decay and rebirth, we are invited to let go of outdated beliefs and systems that no longer serve humanity. By lifting the veil on these truths, we pave the way for a world grounded in honesty, justice, and compassion.
"This moment that humanity is living through can be considered a door or a hole. The decision to fall into the hole or go through the door is yours. If you consume information 24 hours a day, with negative energy, constantly nervous, with pessimism, you will fall into this hole. But if you take the opportunity to look at yourself, to rethink life and death, to take care of yourself and others, you will go through the door... When we walk in the door, we have a new view of the world because we have faced our fears and difficulties. Adopt the perspective of an eagle that sees everything from above with a broader vision...Also learn to resist by the example of the Indian and African peoples: we have been and continue to be exterminated. But we never stopped singing, dancing, lighting fires and having joy."
Hopi Indian Chief White Eagle
Spoiler Alert: Freedom, truth, justice love all prevail! The Light will win the long game as long as we individually and collectively do our part to can keep our vibration high.
Building a Better World, One Step at a Time
Healing the collective begins with personal responsibility and extends to collective action. Here are some simple steps individuals can take to contribute to healing society:
Navigating a social revolution requires a balance of self-care, spiritual resilience, and community building. By protecting your peace, staying grounded in your values, and fostering empathy, you become part of the solution—a force of light and love in a world that desperately needs it. This is a time for transformation, and with the right tools, you can move through this crisis with purpose and strength, helping to create a more just world for everyone.
In times of upheaval, self-protection, collaboration, and community are crucial. By taking intentional steps, individuals can contribute to a more compassionate and harmonious collective, creating ripples that transform larger systems.
It's all one beast.
One tentacle is the left.
One tentacle is the right.
Two limbs of the same monster distracting us while it feasts upon the world.
Separation is its mechanism. Control is its motivation.
Luckily, this entity is made completely of shadows, tricks, and outdated mythologies and it's time is expiring.
It cannot exist in the face of Her primordial truth.
It dissolves in the piercing gaze of the Dark Mother.
We must compost the dying culture and midwife the new.
Meanwhile, women continue birthing and bleeding the world alive
Meanwhile, men are remembering how to weep
Meanwhile the wind blows, carrying away the ashes
meanwhile, the Earth and Her power burns on.
How can become wiser as individuals, and unite as a species? How can we reach our full potential and come together over the next few decades to solve the many problems we are now experiencing? The steps below can help us address the most pressing issues while creating a thriving, equitable future for all?
With rising global uncertainties, from economic recessions to climate crises, the idea of preparing for “doomsday” has shifted from survivalist fringe to pragmatic conversation. Preparing for the collapse of modern conveniences doesn’t just mean stockpiling supplies; it’s about building a sustainable, community-focused lifestyle that emphasizes resilience and resourcefulness. Here are actionable steps to start preparing for the "end of the modern world"—or simply a more self-reliant life.
"When the situation is good, enjoy it. When the situation is bad, transform it. When the situation cannot be transformed, transform yourself."
Acknowledging & Accepting the Reality
Cost of living crisis
Debt crisis
Housing crisis
Climate crisis
Unemployment crisis
Ecological crisis
Public health crisis
Education crisis
Transportation crisis
Crisis after crisis, destroying lives and futures. When will it stop? As long as capitalism is at play, it wont because to the people benefiting from capitalistim, the ultra wealthy "crisis" usually means "opportunity for profit."
All of these problems on earth make sense once we accept that we build a society where every system is run and ruled by money. Unfortunately those at the top (with the most money) are never content with what they have, and they are open and accepting of the death and destruction that may result from their endless pursuit of more money.
It is heartbreaking to see that systemic inequalities are set up to benefit the select few and not the majority. Humanity is being stopped from its full potential as entities at. the top seek to
Control Information - Mindles Entertainment over Educer
Undermine Critical Thinking
Foster Economic Dependency
Erode Personal Wellbeing, Creativity and Spiritual Growth
Encouraging & Amplifying Division & Tension
They want us sick, scared, distracted, weak. So how will you respond? You will become the STRONGEST, best, fiercest version of yourself: loving, focused, resilient, independent, grounded, authentic and real.
History, society, and politics often function like a pendulum, swinging between extremes before settling into moments of balance and calm. Periods of intense change or polarization are often followed by a collective yearning for stability, compromise, and reflection.
This cyclical nature reminds us that while progress may feel chaotic, it often paves the way for more measured and thoughtful advancements. Over time, these shifts create a rhythm that shapes the evolution of cultures and systems, offering opportunities for growth and recalibration.
There's no way around it: Loss is painful. Feelings of depression, anger, or powerlessness are natural in intense times. Recognize the emotional weight of the situation and allow yourself to grieve, process and mourn.
It's time to stop fighting each other, and start fighting FOR each other. This unity is what it means to be human. This solidarity is how we reclaim our power that's always been ours.
The Enemy Within
The fear mongering is intentional. This compete division of left and right is an illusion to keep us separated, scared, and stuck. Those in power try to divide us so that we forgot our collective strength. When our vibration is lower, we are easier. to control and manipulate.
At the end. of the day as humans we all want the same things: safety, security, health, happiness, prosperity for ourselves and our loved ones.
We ALL have these major motivation in common but yet our approaches are different. Some want these things only for themselves, and some want them for everyone. Some will use hyper-individualism, greed, lies, confusion and manipulation to get their way, while others prefer empathy, truth, unity and compassion. We are at two opposite ends of the spectrums, clashing but yet still under one planet, one nation and ultimately working towards the same end goals.
Like the yin and yang, one is feminine, one is masculine. One is light, one is dark. One is passive, one is aggressive. But neither is "better" or "worse" than the other. Any labels we put on things are from our cultural programming.
Observe the situation from an energetic perspective and everything becomes neutral. History shows that we live in a pendulum, so it will soon swing back the other way and slow.
"At the lower frequencies we are prone to fight the old, at the higher frequencies we are prone to create the new."
Practice the Sacred Pause
The sacred pause is a Buddhist philosophy about it time of reflection and preparation; a conscious decision to pay attention to the present moment that lies between what just happened and what comes next.
Tara Brach, a Buddhist teacher, calls this liminal time of the sacred pause “a suspension of activity, a time of temporary disengagement when we are no longer moving towards any goal. These little seconds of space may end up directing the course of your life.”
The pause is vital during a revolution because it offers a moment of clarity amid chaos, allowing individuals to respond with intention rather than react impulsively. By cultivating mindfulness and reflection, the sacred pause helps us align their actions with core values like compassion and justice, preventing burnout and grounding their efforts in purpose. It also fosters resilience, ensuring that the momentum for change is sustained without losing sight of the humanity at the heart of the struggle.
Intellectualization is a functional coping mechanism where individuals compartmentalize and detach from emotions to solve problems through logical analysis. and critical thinking. While it offers benefits like emotional regulation, anxiety mitigation, clarity, control, perspective, and enhanced problem-solving and decision-making, over-reliance can hinder emotional processing, numb feelings, reduce empathy, and stifle creativity.
To maintain balance, it’s important to integrate emotional awareness and processing with rational analysis, recognize emotional needs, and engage in self-reflection and mindfulness. However, it should be complemented by addressing underlying emotions and seeking support when necessary.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
Viktor Frankl
Learning from History & Nature
Great leaders and thinkers have taught us that when empathy and critical thinking intersect, they create a foundation for societal well-being and cooperative solutions.
Now more than ever we can learn from the past. Books and movies about the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, Russian dissidents, World War II, Apartheid, etc. can inspire us and teach us about the people that resist, that speak out, that risk their lives for people they often don’t even know. We can embody that same heroism, selfless bravery and conviction they had. At times like this we will be continuously tested and disappointed. But we can also be inspired. We will likely see the worst in people, but also the best.
History reveals that societies succeed when they prioritize compassion, dignity, integrity, resilence, and understanding alongside action towards justice. In nature, ecosystems thrive through mutual reliance and adaptation, a reminder that lasting change comes from harmony, not dominance.
To navigate this era of upheaval, we must cultivate a social consciousness that values a balance of both rationality and compassion. Encouraging open dialogue, nurturing our communities, and practicing empathy and critical thinking are essential steps toward a more humane world. While these qualities may not solve every problem, they lay the groundwork for a society that is capable of building a truly different kind of world.
We do not choose the systems we are born into. All we can do is choose to learn how to live and work within them
Protecting Your Peace
In a world filled with chaos and drama, it’s essential to protect your inner peace. Engage only in battles worth fighting, and remember that you don’t need to prove others wrong or defend every comment. True peace comes from understanding that your worth isn’t tied to external validation or winning debates. Choose your conflicts wisely, and let the rest pass by.
Protect your energy by setting clear boundaries and avoiding unproductive or hostile interactions. Instead, focus on building community, creating art, and nurturing meaningful relationships. Your energy is precious, so spend it on what truly matters. Ground yourself in the present moment, conserve your energy, and become a beacon for the positive change you wish to see in the world.
"Your peace isnt up for debate. Exit quietly, remain dignified, stay focused. Not every situation desrves your energy or reaction"
Vex King
Cultivating Your Spirituality
In times of crisis, it’s essential to turn inward. Reflect, recharge, and assess where you are placing your energy. Be selective with the people and situations you engage with. Trust your intuition as you navigate this introspective phase.
Don’t underestimate the spiritual dimension of this crisis. A strong spiritual practice can offer peace, clarity, and strength during times of turbulence or social upheaval. Whether it’s prayer, meditation, nature walks, or quiet reflection, nurturing your spirit is crucial for staying grounded. In these challenging times, it’s essential to stay connected to your spiritual essence. Here are some practices to support you:
Practice Acceptance: Let go of resistance and embrace things as they are.Resist the urge to judge others or situations. Surrender to all that is.
Stay Present: Focus on the present moment, avoiding dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Cultivate Stillness & Solitude: Set aside quiet time for reflection and recharging. Center yourself, grounding in peace as your foundation.
Honor Your Authenticity: Stay true to yourself, even when societal pressures arise.
Express Gratitude Daily: Acknowledge and appreciate the blessings in your life.
Embrace Change & Discomfort: Growth often comes through challenging times.
Connect with Nature: Reconnect with the natural world and embrace a spiritual practice that fosters a deep respect for life. This can restore balance and offer a sense of purpose.
Things falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing. We think that the point is to pass the test or to overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.”
Pema Chödrön
Clarify Your Larger Goals & Purpose
This is a time for figuring out your individual place in the world. This can be a deeply personal and reflective journey that involves
Self-Reflection: Take time to think about your values, beliefs, passions, and strengths. Journaling or meditative practices can help clarify what truly matters to you. Consider how your actions and choices affect others and impact the world around you. Reflect on what kind of legacy you want to leave.
Self-Exploration: Engage in different activities and fields that interest you. Engage with your community to help you connect with others and find fulfillment through contribution, while also providing perspective on your place in the larger social fabric.Trying new things can help you discover what resonates with you and where you might want to focus your energy.
Self-Motivation: Consider what you want to achieve in various aspects of your life—career, relationships, personal growth, and contribution to your community. Setting both short-term and long-term goals can provide direction.
Self-Education: Read books, take courses, and consume media that broaden your understanding of the world, different cultures, and various fields of knowledge. This can help you find where you fit in.
Resist the urge to feel hopeless, and rise up with as much positivity and optimism you can muster.
Another angle: what do you want to be remembered for? What do you want others to say at your funeral?
I want others to have seen I led a conscious, awakened life. A life where I loved hard, I cared deeply, I acted fiercly, I fought, I studied, I supported, I helped, I learned, I unlearned. I refused to give up and refused to keep quiet. I lived with an open heart, and open mind. A life where I used my privilege for good.
I am not alone. I am a part of a global family, with brothers and sisters around the planet
I have something to offer the world, I have love to give. I have room to grow in life, and space to receive. I will live in ways that...
inspire myself and others
serve myserlf and others
support myelf and others
accept myself and others
honor myself and others
respect myself and others
What about the world behind yourself? Futurists unite! What exactly are you, and WE, working towards?
Universal Education: Creating frameworks where science, art, and spirituality integrate and collaborate. Each brings unique insights for solving problems and inspiring humanity. Ensuring everyone, regardless of location or socioeconomic status, has access to quality education that emphasizes critical thinking, global issues and creative problem-solving.
Systems Thinking: Educating people on how interconnected systems work—ecological, economic, and social systems—to foster long-term thinking, deeper understanding and better decision-making, prioritizing policies and behaviors that consider the well-being of future generations, not just immediate benefits.
Emotional Intelligence: Promoting empathy and compassion. Make emotional intelligence a central part of education and leadership training. Understanding and managing emotions helps people connect and collaborate.
Cultural Competency & Awareness: Encouraging global exchange programs and interactions to deepen empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Awe & Inspiration: Using art, music and storytelling to reignite a sense of wonder and meaning for the natural world, the cosmos, and human potential.
Collaborative Leadership: Moving away from hierarchical systems toward more inclusive, collaborative, participatory governance models that reflect diverse voices.
Environmental Stewardship: Rebuilding our relationship with nature, shifintg from seeing nature as a resource to exploit, to a living system we are part of and must care for. Scaling regenerative solutions like renewable energy, reforestation, and circular economies to restore balance and heal ecosystems.
Economic Equality: Redesigning and transitioning to economic systems that prioritize well-being, fairness, and sustainability over endless growth.
Basic Human Rights: Ensuring everyone has access to essentials like clean water, nutritious food, housing, healthcare, and education.
Responsible Technology: Promoting ethical innovation and technologies that enhance human flourishing while safeguarding against misuse (e.g., surveillance, bias, or exploitation).
Community Building & Service: Creating digital media and physical community-based platforms and spaces where people can engage in constructive discussions and open dialogue about complex issues. Empowering local communities to make decisions and co-create mutual aid and solutions for their own unique challenges.
Data Literacy: Equipping people with ability to critically analyze information, reducing susceptibility to misinformation and polarization.
Holistic Well-being: Redefining Success and Progress, valuing and prioritizing health, happiness, relationships, and purpose rather than consumerism, materialism and wealth.
Spiritual Transformation: Promoting mindfulness, meditation, reflection, and other practices that help individuals cultivate wisdom, peace, and clarity. Embracing a growth mindset and seeing the personal and collective challenges as opportunities to learn, evolve, and build resilience on one's journey.
"I want, on my death bed, on my last breath, to look back and say, "I was there, I did plant those seeds, I did nurture that land, I loved those wildflowers, I followed that dream, I cared for the web of life, I moved away from the systems of war & oppression, I tirelessly studied the ancient ways, I lent a hand to some when I could, I refused to stop singing, and I am at peace with this magical and yet troubled world."
Angell Deer
Consuming Mindfully & Divesting from Unethical Systems
One powerful way to navigate this revolution is through your financial choices. Align your investments with your values. Divest from companies that support "the red beast": corporate greed, oppressive systems, climate destruction, or unethical practices. Invest in ethical, sustainable alternatives that promote people-first policies, justice and equality. Reduce excess spending. Make mindful consumption choices that benefit both the environment and community: reducing waste, supporting local and ethical businesses.
Other ideas:
Barter and trade goods and skills, whatever they may be.
Start community gardens
Give experiential or handmade gifts
Visit/travel only to aligned areas
We each have buying power, as individuals and as a collective. When these efforts are multiplied over millions, change happens. This is how we start a quiet riot. There is power in unity
You keeping your vibrations high is doing the work
You doing research and educating yourself is doing the work
You listening to your intuition is doing the work
You staying grounded and focused is doing the work
You taking aligned action is doing the work
You holding the frequency of love is doing the work
You facing and integrating your shadows is doing the work
You stepping into your full potential is doing the work
Planning & Mobilizing Your Activism
Don’t be an election-only activist. Practice your activism. Identify areas to focus your efforts. What do you care most about, and how do those align with your existing strengths and skills?
protecting vulnerable communities
supporting reproductive rights
conserving natural resources to protect the environment
fighting misinformation.
boycotting harmful corporations
boycotting overconsumption and toxic capitalism
preparing for upcoming local, state, and federal elections
helping educate others see how systemic inequalities and destructive policies harm the masses
Practicing Radical Kindness
Radical kindness is the practice of extending extraordinary compassion, empathy, and support to others, often in unexpected or unconventional ways that could challenge social norms. It goes beyond simple acts of kindness, aiming to create a profound impact on individuals and communities. Such acts not only foster connection and positivity but also encourage a culture of kindness that can inspire others to do the same. It's all about "walking the talk" and creating the world you want to live in.
Examples of radical kindness, taking action no matter how small it may seem.
anonymously paying for a stranger’s meal
creating care packages for the homeless
letting someone in traffic
offering emotional support to a stranger
advocating for social justice and equality
advocating for more inclusive policies and practices at work
uplifting and amplifying marginalized voices
calling state representatives and legislators
supporting groups that promote the common good.
volunteering with food pantries, environmental cleanup groups and other nonprofits
setting up recurring donations to ACLU, Planned Parenthood and similar human rights organizations.
This, my dear is the greatest challenge: To being alive, to witness injustice in the world and not allow it to consume our light.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Building Community Connections
️️Your neighbors are one of your greatest resources. Learn their names, skills, and trades. Whether it's a carpenter, a nurse, or a gardener, knowing who has what expertise can foster collaboration when systems falter. Start by organizing tool-sharing agreements or group projects, like creating a communal first-aid kit or a disaster plan. In times of crisis, pooling resources and skills strengthens resilience. A solo survivalist is less effective than a cohesive group with diverse capabilities.
Find your kindred spirits, your "fighting family." It's ok to keep your circle small right now. It's about Quality over quantity. Join or create communities focused on shared values like social justice, community cooperation, equality, respect and sustainability. These networks can provide strength, encouragement, and a platform for collective action.
Surround yourself with individuals who can uplift you during challenging times. Build a supportive network of friends, family, and spiritual allies to inspire you, motivate you and help you stay grounded and navigate the revolution with strength. Share stories, listen to others, brainstorm strategies and mobilize and organize. Collective action works. Meet regularly, in person or online. Hear each other’s stories. Listen to the grieving of others. Know you’re not alone in this.
Hard times + Support = Resilience
Hard times + Abandonment = Trauma
Upskilling & Upleveling
The more you know, the less you need to rely on fragile supply chains. The goals is to break free from modern systems that might fail in a collapse scenario. Start with these basic self-sufficiency skills and find energy independence:
Cooking & Preserving: Practice cooking on a camp stove or open fire in case gas and electricity fail. Learn the art of canning for food preservation in the colder months.
Sewing and mending clothes: A rip or lost button shouldn’t mean discarding clothing. Basic sewing skills save money and resources.
Basic First Aid: Take a class to learn how to treat wounds, handle emergencies, and protect yourself from infection or disease.
Foraging and Herbal Remedies: Knowing how to identify edible plants and create simple medicines can complement stored supplies.
Gardening & Farming: Work with neighbors to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs. If space is limited, consider container gardening or seeking out community garden plots in your area. Plant nutrient-dense crops like beans, potatoes, and kale. Consider keeping chickens or rabbits if zoning allows.
Self-Defense & Home Security: Invest in proper firearm safety training and and secure storage to ensure safety and responsibility. Basic defense measures might include Learning self-defense techniques, Securing your home with reinforced locks or alarms, Developing communication plans with trusted neighbors for mutual protection.
Water: Learn how to purify water and collect rainwater legally in your area.
HOT TIP: YouTube is a treasure trove for tutorials on all these skills, from basic sewing to herbal tincture-making.
Simplifying, Downsizing & Upgrading
Instead of accumulating single-use gadgets, invest in high-quality, versatile durable tools that have multiple uses.
A sewing kit for repairs and alterations.
Cast iron cookware for durability and adaptability (can be used over a fire).
Durable clothing and shoes: Look for wool coats and leather boots that can last decades with proper care.
Solar power: Rechargeable batteries, solar chargers and panels minimize reliance on electricity.
Pantry Staples: Stock up on rice, beans, oats, and dried vegetables—items with long shelf lives and high nutritional value.
Transportation: A sturdy bicycle can become invaluable if fuel is scarce.
Cultivating Resilience
Now more than ever we need to be resilient and confident in facing challenges. We need to be fighters, and peacekeepers at the same time. We need this for ourselves, and of course to teach the next generation so that they can develop essential life skills to navigate challenges of their own generation effectively.
Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
Recognizing, accepting, and labeling their feelings.
Encouraging healthy self-expression and communication skills.
Prioritizing vulnerabilty - sharing personal struggles
Listening actively
Discussing emotions
Promoting diversity and inclusion
Positive Self-esteem & Empowerment
Fostering confidence and positive self-talk/affirmations
Teaching self-advocacy & assertiveness.
Setting & achieving manageable goals.
Setting boundaries
Fostering healthy relationships and support networks
Self-Awareness & Management
Teaching coping & relaxation techniques (deep breathing, visualization)
Accepting failure and learning from mistakes.
Demonstrating reliabilty & consistency
Critical Thinking & Solutions Mindset
Encouraging creative problem solving
Emphasizing growth, learning and progress.
Reframing negative thoughts or sitations
Remember: Don’t expect clear and decisive victories. We are up against forces that use bigotry and lies to entrench their power. It will take time, patience, persistence, tenacity on many fronts.
It's about Pacing yourself for the long haul. Sustainable, lasting change takes time and consistent effort. Embrace a mindset for steady progress over perfection or quick results.
Taking Care of Yourself
Radical self-care is essential for survival and thriving. Taking care of your body, mind, and home allows you to better support others in times of need. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s vital at these times to prioritize your emotional and mental health. When you are calm, centered, and compassionate, these qualities radiate outward, influencing both people and systems around you.
getting rest
nourishing the body
tending to the home
finding and prioritizing secure bonds and avoiding toxic bonds
admitting when wrong
being accountable
protecting your mental health while staying engaged.
setting short and longterm goals
staying healthy
respecting yourself
"This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair. No time for self pity. No need for silence. No room for fear. We speak, we write, we create. That is how civiliations heal.
Tony Morrison
Leaning into Change
Recognize that your place in the world can evolve over time. Be open to new experiences and perspectives, and allow your understanding of your role to grow with you. As you navigate this revolution, you’ll notice profound shifts within yourself. You’ll begin to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace the changes that come with growth. Youu'll no longer gravitate to the same people or social activities. You suddenly feel more of a sense of urgency - like there is no time to waste on the path to your purpose. You’ll no longer tolerate intolerance, and your voice will become a tool of truth and authenticity. Lean into the discomfort, knowing it’s part of your transformation.
Embrace Accountability & Responsibility
Acknowledge your role in the collective's state and take steps to make positive changes. Actively work to correct harmful behaviors or beliefs, and encourage others to do the same. Stay open to Learning and Growth: Cultivate critical thinking and an openness to new ideas. Be willing to confront personal biases and challenge harmful societal norms.
You have a responsibility. to keep your own vibration high and your own energy healthy. Your energy has a huge scope of influence - are you using your energy, gifts, talents, skills mindfully and intentionally?
Create rhythms of resistance, not spirals of despair. Guard your joy! Every major change happened because people refused to suffer in silence and found strength in each other.
Patti Vasquez
Seeking Joy
In difficult times, don’t feel guilty for embracing joy. Resilience doesn’t mean ignoring hardship; it means staying positive and uplifted despite it. Joy is a powerful form of resistance—a way to counter despair and keep your spirit strong. Even in challenging moments, pursue activities that bring light, creativity, and joy to yourself and those around you. Healing often emerges through cultivating positivity and resilience amid adversity. Dance, sing, create, love. Read a good novel. Watch a good streaming series. Find things to laugh at — and share laughter with others. Seek out moments of joy each day. Your resilience can inspire others to find their own.
"Joy does not betray, but sustains, activitism. When you face politics that aspire to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is an initial act of insurection"
Rebecca Solnit
Affirming Positivity
A toxic or dysfunctional person's worst nightmare is an educated person with an emotionally strong, bulletproof mindset. Repeat the following daily to embrace
I am in the exact right place, and exact right timeline
I am doing exactly what I’m meant to do
I am doing exactly what I intended to do
I am attracting only high-vibration, reciprocal energies
I am repelling low vibration, low dimension misaligned energies
I am resourced and ready for everything that comes my way
I choose peace over being right
I am transmuting the negative into positive. What once worked against me, now works for me.
In this next chapter of humanity
Ethical, moral and pure-hearted people will remain safe and protected
Kind and admirable leaders will come to forefront
Toxic leaders, and authoritarian oligarchs will crumble
Justice will be served. Good will prevail.
"However you might be coping with the loss and the shock, it’s very important that you know what they’re trying to do. What they want most is to take away our hope.
If they can make us hopeless, they win everything. If they can abscond with our hope, we will stop fighting for a more just society, stop defending those who are most vulnerable to them, stop protecting what’s left of our democracy. If they can destroy our hope, we won’t join together to try to stop them. They will get it all....
So even if you don’t feel it now at all — don’t lose hope. Find green shoots of hope wherever you can. Some people, some communities, and even some states, continue to do great things. Celebrate them. Others are doing small but important things. Thank them. Others are doing courageous things. Appreciate them. Keep hope strong. Keep hope alive. Don’t let them take it away."
Rob Reich
Keeping Hope Alive
It’s easy to fall into fear or isolation when preparing for crises. Focus on collective strength, learning, and adaptability. The more you view this as a journey toward self-reliance and sustainability, the less daunting it will feel.
Hope is our most powerful asset. Protect it, nurture it, and keep it alive. Seek hope in small and big actions, celebrating kindness, progress and courage wherever it exists. Together, collective efforts can create meaningful change. We are all beacons and co-creators for joy, beauty, love, hope. Do your part to create what you can, to hold the energy higher for yourself, your family, neighbors and community. Multiplied over millions, the collective Light will rise enough to overcome the Dark.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you have it.
Practicing Radical Gratitude
You'll be amazed at your inner energy shift when you give all your focus and attention to what's going well, Ignoring what's going wrong
Be grateful for the contrast of hardship and frustration - the universe showing you who you don't want to be, or be around.
Be grateful you don't understand or connect with them.
Be grateful your heart and mind can't comprehend the dark choices they made.
Be grateful for the emotions you feel showing you are full of compassion, love, empathy and passion.
Be grateful you are on the side of goodness, of light, of higher vibrations.
Engaging Consciously & Compassionately
Cultivate empathy by actively listening to others' perspectives without blame or judgment, which fosters genuine connection and compassion. Communicate by speaking with kindness and intention, promoting dialogue that connects and bridges divides rather than fuels conflict. Seek Understanding and finding common ground wherever possible.
Keep my focus towards justice, not revenge.
Keep my anger from becoming cruelty.
Keep my sorrow from collapsing to self-pity
Keep my heart soft enough to keep feeling
Keep me fiercely, radicaly kind and remind me that all of this is for LOVE.
Staying In Your Lane
Stop trying to help awaken the masses. It is clear MANY people are still asleep. They're not open, not interested or ready to hear your messages. These people will get there in their own timing. Wish them well and stay focused on your own enlightenment, your own journey. Do your inner work, fortify existing connections, and form new with like-minded people who are already ready to learn.
Let others stay in their energy too. Let them judge. Let them ridicule. Let them laugh. Let them gossip. Block it out. It's all noise. All that matters is that you’re being true to yourself and speaking your truth, to your people, and following your purpose.
The Matrix isn't a place. It's more of a psychological attachment to fear-based control systems. We can escape by healing old wounds, deconditioning from old programs, and reclaiming the power of our energy and attention.
Disengaging & Unplugging
If you are consuming media or information that is constantly making you worried, upset then your vibration will lower and you'll be working in favor of the darkness.
Unplugging from the matrix means stepping away from the constant stream of information, opinions, and pressures that can overwhelm and manipulate us. Start by turning off 24/7 news channels, which often highlight negativity and stoke fear rather than provide balanced information. Limit your social media usage, and approach these platforms with caution, recognizing how they can influence your thoughts, emotions, and even self-worth.
Build your own news ecosystem and reliable sources of information.
Use technology intentionally, consuming only what enriches you and helps you stay informed without being overwhelmed. By disconnecting from the nonstop flow of external noise, you make space for your own thoughts, creativity, and inner peace, gaining a clearer sense of what truly matters.
"With all the darkness in the world you can look but don't stare. It'll make you crazy, cross-eyed and eventually just as dark. The solution is to create magic - dance, sing, love, make. Find environments where you can create or access joy."
RuPual
Channeling Your Creativity
Pain and hardship can serve as a powerful catalyst for creativity, turning negativity into a source of inspiration and self-expression. Challenges often strip away distractions, forcing us to confront our deepest truths and emotions. By channeling this raw energy into art, writing, music, movement or other creative outlets, we not only process our struggles but also transform them into something meaningful and beautiful. This act of creation can foster healing, resilience, and a profound connection to ourselves and others.
Doing the Inner Work
We can escape to our own inner utopia by healing old wounds, deconditioning from old programs, and reclaiming the power of our energy and attention.
going to therapy
journaling
shadow work
inner child work
meditation
prayer
deconditioning
learning and unlearning
attachment work
past life work
responding, not reacting
discovering who you are at your core
integrating,
cleaning, clearing, releasing
We can't just say we are doing better, we have to actually BE better, by doing better.
Go into the darkness of yourself, and don't avoid the darkness of the world. This courage is how we transmute/transform: by facing, accepting and integrating the hard things, the heavy things, the uncomfortable things, the painful things, the ignored or forgotten things. It's about bringing light to where there were only shadows before.
"The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall into Barbarism."
Hannah Arendt
Releasing From Negativity
In times of societal upheaval, it's essential to distinguish between what must be released and what must be embraced. This process involves shedding the toxic elements of our environments and systems while consciously calling in the values that will guide us to a more equitable, compassionate future. Here’s an expanded list of the toxic elements we must release and the positive, transformative qualities we must nurture.
Name the systems, values and qualities that you want to avoid, and those you want to attract.
Releasing from Toxic People and Oppressive Systems | Calling In A New World & Radical Collective Good |
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These shifts are not just about dismantling systems of oppression and injustice but also about calling in a world where we uplift one another, make space for truth, and act with compassion. It's not an easy journey, but it is a necessary one—one that requires intentional action, patience, and collective responsibility. Through this work, we can collectively build a society rooted in empathy, equity, and mutual care.
"Sometimes just carrying on is the superhuman achievement"
Albert Camus
Wrapping It Up
Humanity’s current challenges are products of our own individual minds, and thus can be reversed by changing them. Today our life is threatened by destructive forces wielding weapons and technologies of mass devastation.
At this critical juncture, the warriors must emerge—not as fighters and soldiers, but as people embodying courage, compassion, and insight. We must venture into the centers of power to dismantle destructive systems and practices and reveal the deep interdependence and interconnectedness of all life.
While it’s impossible to prepare for every scenario, starting with small, tangible steps builds confidence and resilience. Remember, resilience isn’t just about survival—it’s about thriving in uncertain times by leveraging community, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Even small, mindful actions resonate powerfully throughout the interconnected web of existence. We are one, after all. The only way forward is together. If we stay focused, show up for each other, our communities and continue the work, then a just, equitable future awaits.
"She's an alchemist. Everything meant to destroy her only made her stronger. Her enemies made her radiant and more powerful."
Erin is a certified feng shui consultant, energy healer, wellness coach and holistic growth strategist.
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