From Climate Camp to Summer Gathering: Join Me This July
Tamara’s approach to resilience training is comprehensive, but includes an element that may come as a surprise: play. “Staying in the unending struggle isn’t just about persistence,” she says. “So many things put us into fight or flight mode that over time, our nervous systems get trained to be reactive. Tapping into our sense of playfulness is so natural - it’s part of our human design.
Care About Climate? Unleash Your Inner Creative.
How many times have you heard someone say “I’m not a creative person.” Perhaps you tell yourself that? Well, it’s nonsense. All humans have the capacity to be creative. Don’t believe me? Think about the creativity that kids, especially under the age of 10 or so, not only embrace but seemingly use to taunt us adults with their effortless ability to ideate and imagine on a daily basis.
If only I could get that feeling of unrestrained creativity back. The thing is, I can. We can. It just might look a little bit different than when we were kids.
Leaning into the Light
Honestly, it’s easy to wallow in what’s wrong. There’s proof of despair everywhere…but when we tap into our sense of passion and possibility…we literally see the world in a different light, from a different perspective – and this changes our reality for the better.
It’s Okay Not to Be Playful: Embracing the Full Spectrum of Climate Emotions
Let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room: sometimes, we just don’t feel playful, and the idea of finding the 'lighter side' of anything, much less climate change, feels impossible.
Playfulness as a Powerful Climate Tool (and 4 other values that guide us)
These five values—playfulness, curiosity, connection, resilience, and transformation—aren't just words on a page for us. They're the beacon that guides our decisions, the foundation upon which we're building Lighter Side of Climate.
Ready, Set, GOoooose!
It’s no secret that I think a lot about cultivating joy in climate action and sustainability work. The 5th Annual Green Goose Chase shows that sustainability engagement can be fun if the conditions are right.
Playing with Perspective
When we approach activities from obligation rather than enjoyment, we create a neurochemical contradiction: our body tries to release mood-boosting endorphins while our self-criticism simultaneously triggers stress hormones. Discover how shifting to a more playful perspective can make challenging work more sustainable and effective.
Playfulness: The Missing Ingredient for Broader Action?
I play precisely because the issues we face are so serious. I believe that taking a playful approach helps us engage more people–and keep them engaged– in the social and environmental movements so crucial to our time.
From Mundane to Magnificent
By infusing mundane but necessary tasks with playfulness and joy, we can transform overwhelming challenges into opportunities for creativity and resilience - backed by research showing positive emotions actually enhance our problem-solving abilities.
Playfulness Strengthens Relationships—and Climate Action
What do climate action and romantic relationships have in common? Casey reveals how playfulness serves as a powerful catalyst for both intimate relationships and climate activism.
Bird’s Eye View
Welcome to the Lighter Side of Climate! We help changemakers reimagine their connection to climate action with joy, playfulness, and creativity. Join us weekly for inspiration, insights, and fresh perspectives on tackling climate change without burnout. Let’s make the journey lighter—together!