A Support Group for Climate Activists
A fellow Quaker with some acquaintance with RC noticed how dispirited some climate change activists were. She and I teamed up with two other climate change activists and organized a support group—called Sustaining Climate Activists—under the auspices of an activist group. We held the first meeting at a public library. There were ten of us, including the co-leaders of the activist group.
We opened with “news and goods” followed by a short talk on why it’s important to take care of ourselves emotionally. Then we had a go-around on “What’s a current challenge for you in doing climate change work? Or, if you have no challenges, what’s your next step in solving the climate problem?”
After a break, I talked for five minutes about RC. Then we did a five-minutes-each mini-session on “What came up for you as a result of the earlier sharing?” To close, we did a go-around on “What was something you noticed or will take away today?”
The four organizers stayed to do an evaluation of the meeting. I suggested including a song next month, and they agreed enthusiastically. The next time we organizers meet, I’ll suggest we appreciate each other.
Ashland, Oregon, USA
Reprinted from the RC e-mail discussion list for leaders in the care of the environment
(Present Time 198, January 2020)