Rest of Activism

The Rest of Activism is a burnout prevention and recovery programme supporting world healers and changers. With a focus on the climate crisis, but open to all justice-focused activists, we meet each week with structured online space, workshops and guest speakers.

If your love and passion to bring positive change to the world is taking its toll, we’re here for you. It is possible to cultivate a life of profound joy, deep purpose and full presence even amid the sorrow of the world’s wounding. And not only that, but doing so is the best chance we have of turning things around.

The Rest of Activism membership is for you if…

  • You’re working toward social or environmental justice in any capacity—as an activist, professional or human that cares about the world—and you’re feeling the weight of the challenges we face.

  • You worry that you’re not doing enough, sometimes feel hardened or cynical toward your fellow humans, struggle to practice self-care or perhaps wonder about giving up on the world altogether.

  • You want to restore a sense of deep joy in your life even amid all that is painful, to keep your passion for the world burning bright, and to connect with others doing the same.

  • Perhaps you hold space for others, and you are looking for a space where you yourself can be held, or you’re interested in learning more about how you can support others’ wellbeing.

Joy-Fuelled Activism

Is restoring joy amid the sorrows of the world really possible… or even appropriate? Do we really have time for this?

The risk of burnout on a planet that is burning, is high. And if we’re not careful, this is where fear-fuelled activism can easily take us. While fear is an important motivator, over time we may find that operating from this place becomes unsustainable and impacts our ability to turn up in the world in the way we want to.

Joy-fuelled activism, on the other hand, enables us to embody sustainability from the inside out.

Joy-fuelled activism puts the very things we are fighting so hard to protect at the heart of everything we do. It reduces our risk of burnout and enables us to live our lives more fully in spite of all that is unravelling in the world now.

We cannot cure the various crises we face with the same individualistic, scarcity mindset that led it. Finding our joy is one of the most powerful acts of resistance we can take as activists.

Some of the signs that you’re in need of some support with all your giving to the world include:

  • You’re experiencing anxiety about the state of the world, worrying that what you do isn’t enough and whether you’re doing right by future generations.

  • You’re in despair, wondering about giving up altogether and finding yourself unable to enjoy all the things you’re fighting so hard to protect.

  • You’re feeling guilty, tying yourself in knots about your lifestyle choices, trying to balance the way you love to live with your values.

  • You’re not getting enough time doing the things you love because self-care feels futile in the face of all that is unfolding in the world.

  • If you’re feeling isolated, burned out, or simply heavy at the state of the world, know that you are not alone. Know also that it does not have to be this way.

Practicalities…

  • You can join for up to two live workshops every week, each covering a different aspect of self and communal care, on Wednesdays at 7.30 pm UK time and/or Thursday at noon UK time.

  • All sessions become available afterward as video recordings. Join for as many or as few live sessions as you like.

  • When you sign up, you’ll also gain access to a whole library of additional resources including over 30 hours of recorded workshop content.

  • Our facilitators are a collaboration of healers, mentors, guides, authors and coaches from around the world. Read more about our wonderful facilitation team.

We hope you’ll join our community.

To celebrate our launch, receive 50% off your membership, by entering the discount code BONITA50 when you sign up here (via the Climate Emergence website).