Articles
Our curated selection of articles deliver thought-provoking perspectives, innovative approaches, and practical insights for purpose-driven people.
Joy, Play & Delight
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A short article from the Mayo Clinic that lists the deep, short and long term physical and mental health benefits from laughter.
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This article highlights research that shows that adults with high levels of playfulness showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to less playful individuals, which is a lesson for us to apply to our climate response.
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In a world full of climate challenges, this sermon shows us how to grow around our wounds like trees do, finding joy in unfurling our clenched fists into open palms ready to embrace life again.
Humor in Climate
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Climate comedian Stuart Goldsmith tells the EB Podcast why jokes might be the most powerful tools for solving sustainability problems.
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An interview by Unthinkable with author, Andrew Boyd, exploring his ideas around humor as the ultimate shock absorber in impossible times.
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An article about the benefits of using humor in climate work because boredom has such very serious consequences.
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An insightful article by the Climate Optimist about the value of imagination and creativity, and how we can access more of it.
Resilience & Eco-anxiety
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In a world of constant information overload and climate doomism, this article explores eco-anxiety as a symptom of powerlessness and suggests that rest, joy, and community-building are forms of radical resistance alongside traditional activism