bodhisattvism: sustainable well-being for activists + progressives

when all is uncertain: trust building amidst chaos

there is so much we don't know about how the future will turn out. this feels especially scary when the present social atmosphere has become hostile and tumultuous. what are we to do? in this episode, gayatri speaks on a period of immense uncertainty for them and what helped create certainty—such as the practices of radical imagination, as well as buddhist philosophy around emptiness (śūnyatā), dependent co-origination / interbeing (pratītyasamutpāda), and impermanence (anicca) come join the newsletter! ☺️ https://bodhisattvism.kit.com/ 🪷 this series can remain ad-free thanks to its patrons. please consider supporting ‘bodhisattvism’ for the price of little treat each month: https://www.patreon.com/c/bodhisattvism/membership and stay connected by following @bodhisattvism on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhisattvism/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

why you're so anxious (murder your old definition of love) 🩸

the day i recorded this, there was a blood full moon total eclipse in the sign of pisces that lasted 82 minutes—what does that even mean?? *huge, necessary* endings took place. it was a perfect time for us to let old versions of ourselves and relationships die, allowing new ones to sprout in their place 🌱 i recorded this in-depth video for you to: * get to learn from my inner process around my recent breakup, codependence, releasing control, and generational trauma * hear a review of this book called 'Dying to Be Me’ by Anita Moorjani that has held me during this time and allowed me to reconnect to a profound unconditional love within myself * get tarot/oracle card pulls to support you during this time book a free 30min yoga therapy session with me: https://calendly.com/bodhisattvism-proton/30min?month=2025-09 want to meditate together? 🧘 join us sunday evenings on Signal video call (similar to Zoom) at 6pm PT / 9pm ET to share how your week has been and be guided into deep meditation by yours truly. sign up on any patreon tier to join and support (start with a 7-day free trial on the lowest tier): https://www.patreon.com/bodhisattvism with deep reverence and gratitute to Mata Kali for clearing our path. may She continue to illuminate the highest path for us during these dark times/kali yuga. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

mending your guilt of never doing enough for collective progress

feeling guilty for not doing enough in the face of global climate change and injustice is something many activists, progressives, and deeply caring people know all too well. this constant pressure to act can take a heavy emotional toll—leading to anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout that ultimately leaves us feeling paralyzed. in this episode, gayatri unpacks the cycle of activist guilt and compassion fatigue, revealing how these emotions, left unchecked, can turn our passion into overwhelm. drawing from yoga, mindfulness, and liberation psychology, we’ll discuss practical, compassionate strategies to release unhelpful guilt, restore your energy, and reconnect with your purpose. perfect for anyone seeking to care for their mental health for the long road of social change. this series can remain ad-free thanks to its patrons. please consider supporting ‘bodhisattvism’ for the price of little treat each month: https://www.patreon.com/c/bodhisattvism [https://www.patreon.com/c/bodhisattvism] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.