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Heyo followers and friends and solarpunks, here’s your reminder for the day that we have a Patreon and we need support! This podcast is run by two people who are actively trying to figure out the very technology that we’re trying to use to broadcast solarpunk content out to the world, and that means we’re pretty busy and paying for this out of our own pockets. We are currently able to cover our hosting fee, but we aren’t able to like, actually properly compensate ourselves or pay for better equipment yet. It’s a goal we’re working on. So if you like what we do, or you want some of that sweet sweet bonus content and early access to episodes, or just want to support solarpunk work in the present, please support us financially through Patreon (starting as low as $3 a month) or make a one-time donation through PayPal. If you’re hard up for cash, but still would like to support us and solarpunk in general but just can’t financially right now, it would still go a long way if you could take a moment to write us a review on your podcatcher of choice, or subscribe to our YouTube channel and leave us a comment on your favourite video. Sometimes we feel like we’re shouting into the void, and as writers we do thrive on feedback. If you really liked a certain episode, please share it with someone you know who you think would like it!

As I’ve said before, it's rough out there for anyone valuing the environment, social justice, compassion, and more, and we want to keep doing our part to keep hope alive. We want to broaden the imagination of what it's possible to do to contribute to a better world, no matter who you are, where you live, or what life stage you're at.

-Ariel

🎉🇳🇱 Big Congratulations, Geert Wilders! 🇳🇱🎉

What a fantastic win in the Dutch General Election 2023! Your unwavering dedication and strong leadership have once again prevailed. 🗳️💪 It's been an honour to support you, and today's success is well-deserved.

Just like last year's victory in Italy with Giorgia Meloni, your triumph is another step towards positive change. 🇮🇹✨ Now, as we celebrate these wins, I can't help but hope for a similar breath of fresh politics in the United Kingdom. 🇬🇧🌐 Let's keep the momentum going for a brighter political future!

Here's to a new era of progress, unity, and positive change! 🥂🌟

  Inside the former San Quentin State Prison walls, they are giving some inmates a chance to erase a part of their past with the relaunch of the Tattoo Removal Program. The program started in 2018, but funding was pulled during the COVID pandemic, and this July, the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation reinstated the ...

POSITIVE WEDNESDAY: Have long-term thinking on your situations more than short-term thinking. Your future self will only thank you 🤠

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Taking responsibility and being disciplined in the present moment, even when it's challenging or uncomfortable, can lead to peace and success in the future. By avoiding laziness and making excuses, you can cultivate a sense of achievement and fulfillment, which can help you avoid dissatisfaction and disappointment down the road. It's important to prioritize self-discipline and personal growth to create a positive and fulfilling future for yourself.

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Energy to Make Positive Changes for a Better Future is a 6 hour video! This could be anything from getting a new job, paying off debt, starting a new relationship, losing weight, etc..Here is the link to the video, https://bit.ly/3c6lvyh For Reiki sessions like Reiki to Release Past Trauma, go to https://bit.ly/3A9Z57l #restrelaxationreiki ​#reikifromlourdes #reiki #energyhealing #reikihealing #reikisession #betterfuture #positivefuture

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Lots to be thankful for every day! Not down with the Colonial vibes of this day though. Especially these days when our country’s history of hurting our native population has revealed itself to be even worse... So I wanted to share this painting I did back in 2010. I had met this Algonquin elder at a Powwow named Jacob. He told me of the “Prophecy of the 8 Fires”, which depicted the story of the native people, from their creation, to their genocide and on. I believe that we are now in the time of the the 7th Fire, which is when the Condor (tribes of the south) and the Eagle (tribes of the north) will come together in prayer and ceremony. The 8th Fire is “Endgame”, so perhaps we’ve entered that stage already, a time where humanity has the option between a Negative Future of division, war and collapse, or the Positive Future where the rainbow tribes of all races and cultures unite as one, to manifest a world of peace, love and regeneration. It’s a mater of consciousness and belief so never feel powerless! The choice is for each of us to take, so vibrate what you’d prefer! Blessings and Give Thanks! #canadianthanksgiving #happythanksgiving #nativepeople #prophecyofthe8thfire #eagleandcondor #acrylicpainting #geatitude #endcolonialism #oneness #positivefuture #peace #unity #love #positivecreations (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU5JNt9M3Vh/?utm_medium=tumblr

This evening, I asked the cards “How did I engage in self care today?” I drew Pond, Elixer, Snail, Cat and Octavia Butler from The Literary Witches Oracle. 🐈 I love the way these cards lay it all out for me. I took the time to sit with myself and look within. I took the time to give myself care so that I could look after my health. I took ownership of my own body, mind and spirit today and l actually listened to what I needed as opposed to turning away from it. My future depends on taking care of myself. My body is a temple and I have to honour it. I also have to set a better standard for self care in my present so that my future is more beautiful. 🐌 I’d like to think that I was sitting by the pond with a friend, having a cup of tea while I watched Anakin who was watching a snail in the grass as we talked about what we wanted to do in the next five years. I like that image a lot. 🍵 #oraclecards #literarywitches #literarywitchesoracle #selfcare #pond #elixer #snail #cat #octaviabutler #selfcareisvital #positivefuture https://www.instagram.com/p/CabG2S2M7bB/?utm_medium=tumblr

TL;DR - Merry Christmas! Peace and Goodwill to all! Actual TL;DR - my brain is broken, thank you for helping me pick up the pieces (and Merry Christmas too). For those who know me, I always like to post a Christmas doodle to wish festive cheer and good vibes to everyone. Every year I complain I have nothing to put on paper but something is always produced. This time, I genuinely have nothing. It's been a year, this pandemic has really taken a toll and even the tiniest negative situation feels like it's been magnified ten-fold. The main thing that's kept me going is the care and love I've received from my friends, and the constant reminder to myself that whilst things may not get better, it'll hopefully get to a point where things are ok. I hope everyone was able to celebrate this festive period in one way or another with their loved ones, be it family and/or friends; see you all in 2021 for a another year - hopefully an ok one. #christmas #blankpage #frustration #artistsblock #positivefuture #loveandcompassion #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPcSGnpFkM/?igshid=kde88pgxkc76

Periodic reminder that we have a Patreon and we need support! We're a two-person endeavour, and we don't have ads or sponsorships or get money from like, Big Solarpunk (though that would be hilarious and terrible if such a thing existed). We basically are paying for this out of our own pockets, and investing the time and energy into this that capitalism is telling us would be much better spent EARNING a WAGE at some sort of JOB (Ariel is writing this and she's bitter, sorry, let me start this again….)

If you can find it in your hearts and wallets to support us financially through a Patreon subscription or a one-time donation to our PayPal, that would go a long way towards encouraging us to keep going. We want to keep bringing our listeners interviews with the people who are doing solarpunk in the present. It's rough out there for anyone valuing the environment, social justice, compassion, and more, and we want to keep doing our part to keep hope alive. We want to broaden the imagination of what it's possible to do to contribute to a better world, no matter who you are, where you live, or what life stage you're at.

Okay I'll get off my soapbox now.

PS: Those in financial straits, we see you, too. If you want to support our show and solarpunk in general but you just can't monetarily, it's chill: instead, write us a review on your podcatcher of choice - they go a long way to encouraging us and giving us good ideas for future episodes and guests. Or, share an episode you particularly liked with a friend; word of mouth recommendations are so important in our current sea of media ;)

@narcissistknowledge on point with this post. #toxicfamily #toxicmothers #toxicsiblings #narcissisticabuserecovery🌹 #flyingmonkeys #enablers #brokenbyhate #blossoming #positivefuture #betterwithoutthem #nodrama #happiness (at Blossom Therapy Swaffham) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFUHn1dDZ_R/?igshid=2ejhozef5lla

In my work I use a lot of vibrational remedies especially flower essences - today this essence makes a lot of sense for those of us who are empathic and sensitive - be sure to get some FES Scotch Broom Flower Essence if you need some help dealing with the turmoil of the world psyche during these turbulent times - hold the Light! You’re welcome. #floweressences #fes #vibrationalmedicine #scotchbroom #worldpsyche #alignyourwholelife #positiveworld #positivefuture #greatawakening #ascension #perserverance #endurance (at Maryalice Kirchdoerffer, B. Sc., L.M.T. at Align Your Whole Life) https://www.instagram.com/p/CER9tLUhyH7/?igshid=vczfa1hb49ri

'Endangered Species Day' Today I reflect on all the species on the brink of extinction and how this ties in with our current global situation. Is it too late to change human behaviour and steer it towards a more sustainable environment for all? Will humans now accept responsibility and try to ensure a positive future for all life on earth? What are your thoughts....... #endangeredspecies #lifeonearth #humanbehaviour#timeforchange #wildlife #artspeaks #environment #endangeredspeciesday #positivefuture #nature #makethechange#responsibility #naturesbeauty #naturesdesign #lifeonearth #theplanets #conservation #artistsforconservation#isolationlife #mypassion#takingstock #reflectiontime #letsbethechange (at Dunsborough, Western Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAMPHofDsRw/?igshid=yeqkwxpt0rwt

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