The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis

by Christiana Figueres

In the face of imminent burnout, some of our colleagues who have worked for years to address climate change under extremely stressful circumstances have at some point prudently taken time off to restore their energies by turning to the healing arms of nature or the loving embrace of a spiritual community. The wisest among them have incorporated meditation and mindfulness practices into their daily lives.

The benefits of meditation undoubtedly blossom with years of practice, but they are also palpable on a day-to-day basis. Maybe you

don’t care for meditation, and a spiritual practice holds no interest for you. Fair enough. But this does not mean you should not be mindful of yourself. Whether it is gardening, crafting, drawing, playing or listening to music, exercising, meandering in the park or paddling down a river, identify what replenishes you and your soul, and do it regularly and intentionally.

Recognise and understand the inherent impermanence of our world, and build a practice of non-attachment.