Hi folks! I’ve been following the goings-on in the world, as you may have noticed in my Witness & Resist blog series. Paying mind to current events has got me thinking more and more about how to keep calm while I keep on keeping on. So after much contemplation, mulling it over with trusted friends and colleagues, and returning to some of my fundamental spiritual practices, I put together a quick overview of “5 Peaceful Community-Building Resistance Practices.”

Achieving a sense of harmony in daily life has felt near impossible as our global and national societies fall deeper into polarized conflict. I’ve been asking myself: How can I stay true to my humanitarian values while protecting civil rights and pushing against oppressive forces? I want to resist authoritarian pressures, and I want to keep my moral integrity intact. Is it possible? I believe that cultivating harmony under authoritarian pressures – and creating a beloved community – is possible if one practices a series of techniques…

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