Of the 150 participants who were polled, the self-assessment of their collapse awareness evidenced substantial growth. Initially rated at 6.5 out of 10 at the start of the course, this awareness surged to an impressive 8.8 out of 10 after completing the course. Furthermore, participants’ levels of acceptance regarding collapse also showed significant improvement, with pre-course ratings at 5.1, which notably increased to 8.0 post-course.
Although I’ve been aware for years, the depth & perspective are much fuller because of this course. While the structure was very efficient in providing time for participation by all of the group, what was so amazing, was seeing everyone blossom Into the conversations TOGETHER. Also I found it was so beneficial to invite folks to facilitate at the sessions. This really allowed folks to share strengths & invite others into the conversation.
I absolutely turned a crucial corner, stunned by how much I have been unaware of the Collapse world, to now prioritizing and rewriting my own contributions to focus on acceptance and adaptation, rather than nonprofits who are working for “sustainability.” And I know I have much more to learn.
It helped me move through the anxiety, knowing other people were experiencing the same thing.
Thank you for creating and sharing this course!
On a deeper level, the course (along with also reading Jem Bendell’s latest book at the same time) has finally given me the motivation to take seriously my spiritual perspective and to find peace or rest with where I am at, and where the world is at. I am no longer arguing with reality, with what is, on any level. I have dropped my forceful mind and I have surrendered the idea that I am in charge of my life or that I am making things happen or directing existence in any way. For me this is the acceptance I was seeking, and it was always already here. I have exhausted all my seeking, and surrendered to life as it is. I don’t mind what happens and I am not judging myself or anyone else – and it is a blessed relief.