Collapse Club

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We practice Emotional Resilience to face collapse, and Solidarity Prepping to build community. Join us! https://collapseclub.com

Haven’t read the book, but this summary interview confirms our model: give up the future, deal with grief, find community, and live for simple daily joys. We tend to think that climate changes will overwhelm our adaptations, ultimately, but this approach will do, for now.

Your worst fears about cultural collapse might be true – here’s what you can do about it

Writer Sarah Wilson argues we’re hurtling toward the same end as ancient Rome and the Mayan civilisation – but there’s plenty to fight for

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I wish you encounters with beauty so piercing they shatter your cynicism and build your faith in the sacramental nature of ordinary moments I wish you the ability to metabolize your rage into fuel for creative projects that serve beauty and justice, rather than letting it corrode you from within

German organizers Tadzio Müller and Scully (Cindy Peter) will give a seminar on "Solidarity Prepping" and their upcoming camp "Mutual Aid H.E.A.T. - Hostile Environment Awareness Training." Saturday 18th April. Free registration required: see the linked post for details. Please join us!

Solidarity Prepping Seminar with Tadzio & Scully of Kollapscamp

Saturday: 18th April - ⚠️ ONE HOUR EARLY: 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern, 6pm UK, 7pm Central Europe.

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Learn from the beasts! “What we have to do is maintain interpersonal relationships,” he says. “In our own daily lives with the people that we interact with, if we can reunite—even in the face of conflict—then I think that’s a recipe for maintaining peace.”

scientificamerican.com

As we strolled outside my friend unzipped his coat and with a sigh declared: “I can’t decide if the world is crashing down, or if it’s gorgeous out today,” to which I replied: “the world is crashing down, and it’s gorgeous out today,” and in response my friend just sighed again.

"I take comfort in this: The authoritarians are not in charge; the guys with the guns are not in charge. The planet is in charge; the Universe is in charge. That's who I surrender to." ~KP

Heroic mutual-aid is hampered by the fear of government cruelty. People won’t open their doors to accept free, warm food. Prosecute ICE! “We know that those are tactics that have been used in other cities and we don’t put it past them to come after a community in the midst of a crisis.”

Nashville winter storm: Community aids those without power - Nashville Banner

Effects of historic winter storm leaves in Nashville linger, with community aid and volunteers stepping up to provide food and warmth to those in need.

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NEW PODCAST EPISODE! How is our "inner work" holding up as collapse accelerates? Matthew Painton and David Baum talk about the challenges of accepting that collapse is real, and how our work in Collapse Club keeps us centered in our wisdom and humanity, even in the face of increasing dangers.

'Accelerating Collapse' - with Matthew & David - Collapse Club

Collapse is accelerating, both in the realm of climate and in politics. The weather is becoming unreliable, and the governments are turning fascist. David Baum and Matthew Painton, Conveners at C...

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"The best way to prepare for a disaster is not to stockpile supplies, but to build trust in your community and nurture a healthy web of relationships. The best way to accomplish this is to start doing mutual aid projects in your community before an acute crisis arises." #Mutual_Aid #Disaster_Relief

The Eye of Every Storm

An Appalachian anarchist involved in responding to Hurricane Helene discusses what they have learned and how to prepare for the disasters to come.

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“Just because I’m feeling scared doesn’t mean I’m not going to show up.” Courage is required to practice mutual aid in defense of the community.

Zeteo@zeteo.com · 7mo ago

We did a ride along. Not with law enforcement. But with the Minneapolis residents defending their communities from those very officers. @premthakker.bsky.social's front-row seat at ICE's psychological warzone in Minnesota — and how residents are banding together against it:

A member of our community shared these resources for help with holiday depression. (www.warmline.org) (findahelpline.com) Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Callen Lorde (LGBTQ): Text CALLENLORDE to 741741 Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ, 24 years and under): 866-488-7386

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Directory by state of WARMLINES. A WARMLINE is staffed with Peer Specialists who can offer hope, strength, and knowledge gained from their own personal experiences living with mental health issues and...

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