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How We Show Up with Mia Birdsong

Oct 24, 2023
In this episode, Mia Birdsong, author of 'How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community', discusses the importance of building healthy communities and reevaluating societal values. They explore the impact of capitalism on our ability to connect and support one another, the meaning of showing up for someone, setting boundaries without bosses or policing, and cultivating a collective vitality for a liberated future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building relationships and fostering connections within our communities is crucial for creating a post-capitalist society that prioritizes relationships and community over individualism.
  • Accountability, seen as a gift instead of punishment, supports personal growth, integrity, and contributes to the larger goals of abolition and collective liberation.

Deep dives

Building a Post-Capitalist Society: Reconnecting to Our Humanity

We are facing multiple existential crises and must come to terms with the reality of climate change. However, how we respond to these crises can determine the future we build. By reconnecting to what it means to be human and prioritizing relationships and community, we can create a post-capitalist society. Mia Birdsong's book, How We Show Up, explores the separation we have from one another and offers ways to turn towards one another, fostering connection and support. Capitalism has undermined our ability to create and sustain healthy communities, but through practices like relationship anarchy and cultivating a gift economy, we can regain our sense of belonging and resilience. It is crucial that we envision and practice the future we want, while also understanding the challenges we face and the need for grace in our journey towards building thriving communities.

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