I am SUPER excited to see this project come together!
I got a little emotional reading through this post - I'v been feeling the lonliness that you were speaking about in regards to collapse - and currently I feel as if its taboo topic, even with close friends and family (I dont really know how to talk about it out loud). So I'm now excited to have a place discuss and figure it all out together.
Can't wait to start reading next week
Love your work - its definitely an 'island of sanity'
Thanks Pip, these words are really motivating. I'm hoping my posts, and the conversations we have in the comments, become "assets" people can send to their friends/families as an invite to join the ideas...let's see!
I know the feeling you describe. Until about a year ago I wasn't able to talk to anyone about my insights - listening to and reading Charles Eisenstein was my only reassurance in that lonely place. Now I find my adult children and I share and it's much better - as much as facing collapse can be better. Meg Wheatley's stance on local action being the only meaningful response affirms my own perception - of the past twenty years - and being active in my immediate surroundings helps.
This sounds great, Sarah! I love the idea of an audio version as an alternative to reduce screen time. I've been reading a lot online (outside of work) lately, which has been a bit worrying for me. I'd also suggest releasing one chapter a week at most to give us time to process all the information. I tried to follow your podcast (Wed and Fri), then the Sunday/Saturday post, but I feel I might start to get a little overwhelmed. Perhaps it's just me—I'm a fast reader but slow "diggester" if that makes sense! Best of luck with this new project!
I'm aware of info overload and want to find the "sweet spot" for everyone. I think I'll just watch and listen for the next few weeks...Feel free to give me your feedback as we go.
I just wanted to say Thank you Sarah. I don't listen to the news, it's too distressing and I realise is warped and completely misses some really important and relevant news. I rely on you to bring me everything I need to know. I'm so grateful! And yes, we all need your help right now. I work full time, am a mother of 3 (adult kids) and a Grandparent to 2 wonderful humans who keep me going when I feel so sad. It seems over the top when I've never met you. But I love you and thank you for all you do. I've experienced a lot of death lately and say those words when I have the opportunity. Scared that I may miss it. That's enough! Wishing you the very best and I'm hopeful and excited about what you'll produce.
I feel the same way! Although I’ve never met Sarah I feel as though she is my modern day hero. Sarah - I just audio listened to your one wild and precious life book. I loved every word and listened to much of it whilst hiking. I signed up to paid subscription immediately. I love your work.
As a busy mum of 3 young kids, would love an audio option for the chapters as you release them if you have time to do so. Thankyou for all you do. You’re a true inspiration to all of us 💕
well this is very exciting, expansive and just plain cool. I don't feel like I know anything yet, about much, and just learn so much from everyone here, so having this series too is going to probably blow my mind, but also help me process, clarify, understand, get more comfy with uncertainty, sort out my own thoughts and how this is all running through my body and impacting those I love . . I don't feel confident enough in my understanding to talk to anyone about collapse....this will be an intense time of learning from you all.
Hi Sarah. I'm really excited about this. I think it's a really wonderful and generous way of releasing your book and sharing your thoughts with us.
I love the way this idea fits with throwing out the old ways of doing things. It also really makes sense because, as you say, a lot of us feel we need this now in real time.
I hope you will not end up sacrificing too much in any way by doing this differently (although from what you've shared about your life it sounds like these big alternative decisions always lead you in the right direction).
I agree with a couple of people above that one chapter every week, or every two weeks, would be better for me as I'd like to be able to follow along with the conversation on substack as the chapters are released. I need time to process things slowly (and continue business as usual!)..and keep up with the Wild podcast 😃
Lastly I hope you are taking good care of yourself, this is a lot of work for you x
Thank you Alaina, my concern re one chapter a week is that the thread/momentum could be lost AND it will also then drag out for 9 months or so...
But I've not committed us here to anything either way...so we'll suck and see.
And thank for the care - I'm actually greatly relieved to be doing it this way. Feels real and nourishing. Oh, and, yes, abundance comes when I make these kind of decisions. Something has JUST happened to this extent...I'll share down the track x
Firstly congrats on making such a momentous decision. It sounds like you have really grappled with how to move forward with this book and have landed on a way that ticks many boxes. I am so ready to be part of this project, while also feeling somewhat nervous. I am looking forward to learning from you, and as it can be such a 'lonely' topic, doing it with this lovely community feels really comforting. Thanks for this opportunity and being so generous with your knowledge and work xx
This is a generous and exciting response to your. my, our fears and overwhelm. I am really curious to see how it rolls out and hope you are not overwhelmed by everyone's enthusiastic participation..... but coming together is fhe only sane way forward I feel. Thank you.
The relief I felt when you announced this was palpable. I've read innumerable nonfiction books lately, and they all feel slightly outdated, even if they were only published a year or two ago. Urgent times call for things to be done a little differently, and I'm so glad I'll be able to read along and contribute as you do just that. We need someone to come along and give real world, helpful information in real time!
As an author it's also INSANELY frustrating not to be able to go back and update your book that you wrote two years ago but is only hitting shelves now.
Sarah, thank you. Your generosity is overwhelming in a GOOD way! What exquisite timing. It will bring enormous peace to be part of this with you, and this fantastic community.
Sarah, this is so great! Thank you. Going through it together as we go through it together is what is so needed. I think most of us who are collapse aware are pretty isolated, as you mentioned, and are struggling with not having an outlet within our social circles. And so timely, too. We are knee dip in tipping points, especially with the various elections going on. Can't wait to be part of this journey with you all! The workshop stuff, too, is extra exciting.
Thank you so much Sarah. This is so what I need right now. I just know something isn’t quite right in this world at the moment and I listened to your episode with Meg Wheatley and I was in tears. I have two small children and I cannot begin to explain the feeling of despair, disappointment and sorrow to listen to your chat with Meg. It’s raw and honest and now I just want to know more - how we can live and give today, find joy in our life and not to get all consumed in the fear of the unknown. Thank you for doing this. You are amazing and I’m so grateful for this 🙏🏻
I totally understand your feelings. I also have 2 young kids and I haven't been able to bring myself to listen to the Meg Wheatley chat. I'm fascinated by this topic but I still have to raise these little humans and get through the days.
Sarah and Bec, I am going to do a pod chat with a writer who deals with this exact issue - coping with climate dread when you have kids...So many of my friends and folk here are struggling with this...
So complex and overwhelming isn’t it. I’m trying to live in the moment as best I can and appreciate what I have right now - easier said than done sometimes!
First up , thanks , I genuinely feel like I need to have this conversation , right now.
I have a few weeks of free time coming up. Complete reliance on soul direction and opening to inspiration. Towards the future for myself and the remaining years of intense fathering.
My eye is always on the horizon , which is good but also stifling as it creates some tension. Feels like these discussions will bring some coherence and rhythm to that dance between realism and the practical art of creating a frame work.
Love that you’re leaning into the faith in those silly decisions. I do not know how they feel for you, but for me it’s never easy to trust the juxtaposition they sometimes take. And they sometimes just feel plain weird. But so damn right at the same time.
Just let us read the words Sarah, if you’re busy, but if it feels good to speak them out loud. Then go ahead and we can listen in ✌🏼
Really excited for this. I'm really relaxed about the pace you release new chapters at; I've always found your books so rammed with juicy ideas and challenges that I need loads of time to sit with them! For that reason, I'll be reading not listening x
Love your thinking on this one. The time is nigh so not waiting an extra year for publication does seem like a long year. Looking forward to reading the first chapter and agree with others above, an audio version is so appreciated 🙏
Very excited to observe and participate in this approach. Your generosity and trust in the process is inspiring. Buying you at least a coffee for each chapter for sure!! :))
Hi Sarah,
I am SUPER excited to see this project come together!
I got a little emotional reading through this post - I'v been feeling the lonliness that you were speaking about in regards to collapse - and currently I feel as if its taboo topic, even with close friends and family (I dont really know how to talk about it out loud). So I'm now excited to have a place discuss and figure it all out together.
Can't wait to start reading next week
Love your work - its definitely an 'island of sanity'
Pip :)
Thanks Pip, these words are really motivating. I'm hoping my posts, and the conversations we have in the comments, become "assets" people can send to their friends/families as an invite to join the ideas...let's see!
Thanks Pip, I definitely share your concerns too.
This is one of the few places where I feel I have a voice with like-minded individuals =)
Pip- I could t have put it better myself
I'm so glad to see this name in the tribe Woowoo..x
You deleted… I like the ‘when we get out of our own way’
🥰 awww
You too!! Woo is for Wendy … life can get very heavy…. Anna .. stay magical
I know the feeling you describe. Until about a year ago I wasn't able to talk to anyone about my insights - listening to and reading Charles Eisenstein was my only reassurance in that lonely place. Now I find my adult children and I share and it's much better - as much as facing collapse can be better. Meg Wheatley's stance on local action being the only meaningful response affirms my own perception - of the past twenty years - and being active in my immediate surroundings helps.
This sounds great, Sarah! I love the idea of an audio version as an alternative to reduce screen time. I've been reading a lot online (outside of work) lately, which has been a bit worrying for me. I'd also suggest releasing one chapter a week at most to give us time to process all the information. I tried to follow your podcast (Wed and Fri), then the Sunday/Saturday post, but I feel I might start to get a little overwhelmed. Perhaps it's just me—I'm a fast reader but slow "diggester" if that makes sense! Best of luck with this new project!
I hear you.
I'm aware of info overload and want to find the "sweet spot" for everyone. I think I'll just watch and listen for the next few weeks...Feel free to give me your feedback as we go.
I just wanted to say Thank you Sarah. I don't listen to the news, it's too distressing and I realise is warped and completely misses some really important and relevant news. I rely on you to bring me everything I need to know. I'm so grateful! And yes, we all need your help right now. I work full time, am a mother of 3 (adult kids) and a Grandparent to 2 wonderful humans who keep me going when I feel so sad. It seems over the top when I've never met you. But I love you and thank you for all you do. I've experienced a lot of death lately and say those words when I have the opportunity. Scared that I may miss it. That's enough! Wishing you the very best and I'm hopeful and excited about what you'll produce.
Thank you Claudia, I'm sure I love you too!
I feel the same way! Although I’ve never met Sarah I feel as though she is my modern day hero. Sarah - I just audio listened to your one wild and precious life book. I loved every word and listened to much of it whilst hiking. I signed up to paid subscription immediately. I love your work.
As a busy mum of 3 young kids, would love an audio option for the chapters as you release them if you have time to do so. Thankyou for all you do. You’re a true inspiration to all of us 💕
consider it done! x
well this is very exciting, expansive and just plain cool. I don't feel like I know anything yet, about much, and just learn so much from everyone here, so having this series too is going to probably blow my mind, but also help me process, clarify, understand, get more comfy with uncertainty, sort out my own thoughts and how this is all running through my body and impacting those I love . . I don't feel confident enough in my understanding to talk to anyone about collapse....this will be an intense time of learning from you all.
You'll be most welcome to pass around the chapters...
wonderful
Hi Sarah. I'm really excited about this. I think it's a really wonderful and generous way of releasing your book and sharing your thoughts with us.
I love the way this idea fits with throwing out the old ways of doing things. It also really makes sense because, as you say, a lot of us feel we need this now in real time.
I hope you will not end up sacrificing too much in any way by doing this differently (although from what you've shared about your life it sounds like these big alternative decisions always lead you in the right direction).
I agree with a couple of people above that one chapter every week, or every two weeks, would be better for me as I'd like to be able to follow along with the conversation on substack as the chapters are released. I need time to process things slowly (and continue business as usual!)..and keep up with the Wild podcast 😃
Lastly I hope you are taking good care of yourself, this is a lot of work for you x
Thank you Alaina, my concern re one chapter a week is that the thread/momentum could be lost AND it will also then drag out for 9 months or so...
But I've not committed us here to anything either way...so we'll suck and see.
And thank for the care - I'm actually greatly relieved to be doing it this way. Feels real and nourishing. Oh, and, yes, abundance comes when I make these kind of decisions. Something has JUST happened to this extent...I'll share down the track x
I can understand the need to keep the thread of the book moving. I'll look forward to it however you present it🙂
Yay for abundance ox
Firstly congrats on making such a momentous decision. It sounds like you have really grappled with how to move forward with this book and have landed on a way that ticks many boxes. I am so ready to be part of this project, while also feeling somewhat nervous. I am looking forward to learning from you, and as it can be such a 'lonely' topic, doing it with this lovely community feels really comforting. Thanks for this opportunity and being so generous with your knowledge and work xx
Also, I did a workshop with Small Giants this morning and used your input in the book as an example of how storytelling can go
Kylie, you are already very much part of the project...you have several cameos in the first few chapters.
This is a generous and exciting response to your. my, our fears and overwhelm. I am really curious to see how it rolls out and hope you are not overwhelmed by everyone's enthusiastic participation..... but coming together is fhe only sane way forward I feel. Thank you.
That is a very mindful observation (that I might be overwhelmed by the enthusiasm)...thanks for naming it x
Well if you find you need to slow it down I am sure we will all cope!
The relief I felt when you announced this was palpable. I've read innumerable nonfiction books lately, and they all feel slightly outdated, even if they were only published a year or two ago. Urgent times call for things to be done a little differently, and I'm so glad I'll be able to read along and contribute as you do just that. We need someone to come along and give real world, helpful information in real time!
As an author it's also INSANELY frustrating not to be able to go back and update your book that you wrote two years ago but is only hitting shelves now.
Sarah, thank you. Your generosity is overwhelming in a GOOD way! What exquisite timing. It will bring enormous peace to be part of this with you, and this fantastic community.
the timing seems to be blisteringly precise for many
so affirming
Sarah, this is so great! Thank you. Going through it together as we go through it together is what is so needed. I think most of us who are collapse aware are pretty isolated, as you mentioned, and are struggling with not having an outlet within our social circles. And so timely, too. We are knee dip in tipping points, especially with the various elections going on. Can't wait to be part of this journey with you all! The workshop stuff, too, is extra exciting.
Thank you so much Sarah. This is so what I need right now. I just know something isn’t quite right in this world at the moment and I listened to your episode with Meg Wheatley and I was in tears. I have two small children and I cannot begin to explain the feeling of despair, disappointment and sorrow to listen to your chat with Meg. It’s raw and honest and now I just want to know more - how we can live and give today, find joy in our life and not to get all consumed in the fear of the unknown. Thank you for doing this. You are amazing and I’m so grateful for this 🙏🏻
I totally understand your feelings. I also have 2 young kids and I haven't been able to bring myself to listen to the Meg Wheatley chat. I'm fascinated by this topic but I still have to raise these little humans and get through the days.
Sarah and Bec, I am going to do a pod chat with a writer who deals with this exact issue - coping with climate dread when you have kids...So many of my friends and folk here are struggling with this...
That sounds like a really important conversation to have. Looking forward to hearing more about it.
Looking forward to the pod chat Sarah! Thank you!
So complex and overwhelming isn’t it. I’m trying to live in the moment as best I can and appreciate what I have right now - easier said than done sometimes!
Definitely easier said than done, but you’re doing great! Keep focusing on the present moment.
First up , thanks , I genuinely feel like I need to have this conversation , right now.
I have a few weeks of free time coming up. Complete reliance on soul direction and opening to inspiration. Towards the future for myself and the remaining years of intense fathering.
My eye is always on the horizon , which is good but also stifling as it creates some tension. Feels like these discussions will bring some coherence and rhythm to that dance between realism and the practical art of creating a frame work.
Love that you’re leaning into the faith in those silly decisions. I do not know how they feel for you, but for me it’s never easy to trust the juxtaposition they sometimes take. And they sometimes just feel plain weird. But so damn right at the same time.
Just let us read the words Sarah, if you’re busy, but if it feels good to speak them out loud. Then go ahead and we can listen in ✌🏼
It’s a good idea and means that the feedback loops you hope for can perhaps inform your path.
I do still freak out and spend a lot of time alone reading… with my cat…
I agree too that it’s time to face the ‘terror’ of it… all..
you are indeed the one with ‘your hand up’… and that is why I listen avidly
We can freak out together...x
What a wild and wonderful idea Sarah. I look forward to following along, being one of the ones needing this ‘now’. I wish you every success with it ❤️
Really excited for this. I'm really relaxed about the pace you release new chapters at; I've always found your books so rammed with juicy ideas and challenges that I need loads of time to sit with them! For that reason, I'll be reading not listening x
noted!
Love your thinking on this one. The time is nigh so not waiting an extra year for publication does seem like a long year. Looking forward to reading the first chapter and agree with others above, an audio version is so appreciated 🙏
Noted
Very excited to observe and participate in this approach. Your generosity and trust in the process is inspiring. Buying you at least a coffee for each chapter for sure!! :))