Elana Berk (She/Her)🌱Ⓥ
@elanaberk.bsky.social
climate change communications by day, animal sanctuary volunteer on weekends, full of beans ALL the time.
Engaged Buddhist in the Plum Village tradition 🪷
Vegan since 2023 🙏
Engaged Buddhist in the Plum Village tradition 🪷
Vegan since 2023 🙏
Fellow #PlumVillage practitioners,
I'm taking the #Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet course for a second time! The course starts Oct 19! If you're interested, there are scholarships and discounts. Please feel free to DM me if you have questions or would like a discount code.
plumvillage.org/zasp
I'm taking the #Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet course for a second time! The course starts Oct 19! If you're interested, there are scholarships and discounts. Please feel free to DM me if you have questions or would like a discount code.
plumvillage.org/zasp
October 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Fellow #PlumVillage practitioners,
I'm taking the #Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet course for a second time! The course starts Oct 19! If you're interested, there are scholarships and discounts. Please feel free to DM me if you have questions or would like a discount code.
plumvillage.org/zasp
I'm taking the #Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet course for a second time! The course starts Oct 19! If you're interested, there are scholarships and discounts. Please feel free to DM me if you have questions or would like a discount code.
plumvillage.org/zasp
I took the Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet course during Spring of 2024 and LOVED it. It really helped me transform some panic into peace in the midst of our shared #climate crisis.
If you’re curious, check out the free event on October 1st! Sign up here: bit.ly/3Ikz1yr
#ZASP #PlumVillage
If you’re curious, check out the free event on October 1st! Sign up here: bit.ly/3Ikz1yr
#ZASP #PlumVillage
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet | Plum Village
Welcome to a 7-week in-depth online learning journey to nurture insight, compassion, community, and mindful action in service of the Earth.
plumvillage.org
September 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I took the Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet course during Spring of 2024 and LOVED it. It really helped me transform some panic into peace in the midst of our shared #climate crisis.
If you’re curious, check out the free event on October 1st! Sign up here: bit.ly/3Ikz1yr
#ZASP #PlumVillage
If you’re curious, check out the free event on October 1st! Sign up here: bit.ly/3Ikz1yr
#ZASP #PlumVillage
I can't believe I'm writing this, but @nytimes.com actually published my tiny love story about my mice. Here it is (second story down): www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/s...
May 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I can't believe I'm writing this, but @nytimes.com actually published my tiny love story about my mice. Here it is (second story down): www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/s...
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KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
Never been a better time to review this list of 198 methods of #non-violent action. "Malicious compliance" is my new favorite phrase.
www.brandeis.edu/peace-confli...
www.brandeis.edu/peace-confli...
www.brandeis.edu
March 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Never been a better time to review this list of 198 methods of #non-violent action. "Malicious compliance" is my new favorite phrase.
www.brandeis.edu/peace-confli...
www.brandeis.edu/peace-confli...
I'm glad to be part of the #economicboycott. It's nice to be in #solidarity with each other and a good practice in consuming less*. My teacher, Zen Master #ThichNhatHanh taught that consumption is not true happiness. I'll add neither is fascism, bigotry or racism.
*Given your privilege to do so
*Given your privilege to do so
February 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I'm glad to be part of the #economicboycott. It's nice to be in #solidarity with each other and a good practice in consuming less*. My teacher, Zen Master #ThichNhatHanh taught that consumption is not true happiness. I'll add neither is fascism, bigotry or racism.
*Given your privilege to do so
*Given your privilege to do so
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🚨 Your House representative is now back home through February 23.
That’s where we come in.
With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus
That’s where we come in.
With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus
February 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
🚨 Your House representative is now back home through February 23.
That’s where we come in.
With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus
That’s where we come in.
With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus
This might have to be my next read. Community is the way out of this individualistic, capitalistic, materialistic mess.
In his book 'Good Citizens', Thich Nhat Hanh shares words of encouragement to build an international solidarity movement based on a shared sense of compassion, mindful consumption & right action. 🌍
👉🏽 www.parallax.org/product/good... @parallax.org
👉🏽 Discover more teachings via plumvillage.app 🌞
👉🏽 www.parallax.org/product/good... @parallax.org
👉🏽 Discover more teachings via plumvillage.app 🌞
February 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This might have to be my next read. Community is the way out of this individualistic, capitalistic, materialistic mess.
Reposted by Elana Berk (She/Her)🌱Ⓥ
What to do when you’re overthinking:
February 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
What to do when you’re overthinking:
It’s a great day to call your electeds! I just called mine and spoke to a real person. Here’s what I learned:
-they keep a tally of calls per issue
-you can/should call everyday
-you can/should call both their DC and local office numbers
Be polite. Ask questions.
5calls.org/issue/elon-m...
-they keep a tally of calls per issue
-you can/should call everyday
-you can/should call both their DC and local office numbers
Be polite. Ask questions.
5calls.org/issue/elon-m...
Fight Against Elon Musk’s Government Takeover ⭑ 5 Calls
UPDATE (02/02/25): Musk and his DOGE team of personal allies have also now gained access to classified material including high-security intelligence …
5calls.org
February 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It’s a great day to call your electeds! I just called mine and spoke to a real person. Here’s what I learned:
-they keep a tally of calls per issue
-you can/should call everyday
-you can/should call both their DC and local office numbers
Be polite. Ask questions.
5calls.org/issue/elon-m...
-they keep a tally of calls per issue
-you can/should call everyday
-you can/should call both their DC and local office numbers
Be polite. Ask questions.
5calls.org/issue/elon-m...
I was delighted to see this timely article. So many of us are anxious and scared. Thay's teachings keep me afloat—especially now.
Learning to be with the present moment is a gift we give ourselves and to each other. 🙏🪷
#plumvillage #thichnhathanh
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/w...
Learning to be with the present moment is a gift we give ourselves and to each other. 🙏🪷
#plumvillage #thichnhathanh
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/w...
This Mindfulness Book Actually Helped Soothe My Anxious Mind (Gift Article)
The Thich Nhat Hanh classic is celebrating its 50th year in circulation. It also taught me to be OK with life’s uncertainties.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I was delighted to see this timely article. So many of us are anxious and scared. Thay's teachings keep me afloat—especially now.
Learning to be with the present moment is a gift we give ourselves and to each other. 🙏🪷
#plumvillage #thichnhathanh
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/w...
Learning to be with the present moment is a gift we give ourselves and to each other. 🙏🪷
#plumvillage #thichnhathanh
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/w...
Reposted by Elana Berk (She/Her)🌱Ⓥ
During Lunar New Year, it’s common to eat “Buddha’s Delight”! 🥢 It’s made with a variety of vegetables that have auspicious meanings for good luck. I’ve used shiitake mushroom, carrots, Napa cabbage, bean curds, sugar snap peas, baby corn & more! 😋Recipe: youtu.be/vE_Ug-nPwgE?... #cooking #foodsky
February 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
During Lunar New Year, it’s common to eat “Buddha’s Delight”! 🥢 It’s made with a variety of vegetables that have auspicious meanings for good luck. I’ve used shiitake mushroom, carrots, Napa cabbage, bean curds, sugar snap peas, baby corn & more! 😋Recipe: youtu.be/vE_Ug-nPwgE?... #cooking #foodsky
And in the midst of it all, scenes of #joy because we all need some.
Frankie, the most people-lovin’ goat I’ve ever met. #Vegan and #plantbased cookbooks. My sweet husband fluffing up some hay for a horse at the sanctuary and a glorious rainbow roast. #veganfood
Frankie, the most people-lovin’ goat I’ve ever met. #Vegan and #plantbased cookbooks. My sweet husband fluffing up some hay for a horse at the sanctuary and a glorious rainbow roast. #veganfood
February 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
And in the midst of it all, scenes of #joy because we all need some.
Frankie, the most people-lovin’ goat I’ve ever met. #Vegan and #plantbased cookbooks. My sweet husband fluffing up some hay for a horse at the sanctuary and a glorious rainbow roast. #veganfood
Frankie, the most people-lovin’ goat I’ve ever met. #Vegan and #plantbased cookbooks. My sweet husband fluffing up some hay for a horse at the sanctuary and a glorious rainbow roast. #veganfood
Reposted by Elana Berk (She/Her)🌱Ⓥ
America has deep problems, which is why we can’t give up.
Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting.
My latest for The Guardian. ⬇️
Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting.
My latest for The Guardian. ⬇️
Trump’s neofascism is here now. Here are 10 things you can do to resist | Robert Reich
America has deep problems, which is why we can’t give up. Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
America has deep problems, which is why we can’t give up.
Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting.
My latest for The Guardian. ⬇️
Protect the vulnerable, organize boycotts and keep fighting.
My latest for The Guardian. ⬇️
Reposted by Elana Berk (She/Her)🌱Ⓥ
Cracks are starting to show in the fragile MAGA coalition and we can block some of Trump’s most dangerous nominees. Make sure your senators hear from you ASAP: nixthenoms.com?source=bluesky
January 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Cracks are starting to show in the fragile MAGA coalition and we can block some of Trump’s most dangerous nominees. Make sure your senators hear from you ASAP: nixthenoms.com?source=bluesky
Going to share this helpful website. It's still not too late to make some calls. If you haven't called your reps before, it's not as hard as you think.
- Read the script
- Add a personal story if you have one
- Be polite but firm
Remember, they represent YOU.
5calls.org
- Read the script
- Add a personal story if you have one
- Be polite but firm
Remember, they represent YOU.
5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Going to share this helpful website. It's still not too late to make some calls. If you haven't called your reps before, it's not as hard as you think.
- Read the script
- Add a personal story if you have one
- Be polite but firm
Remember, they represent YOU.
5calls.org
- Read the script
- Add a personal story if you have one
- Be polite but firm
Remember, they represent YOU.
5calls.org
Reposted by Elana Berk (She/Her)🌱Ⓥ
Stay in your job. Make them fire you. Then sue for wrongful termination.
January 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Stay in your job. Make them fire you. Then sue for wrongful termination.
Reposted by Elana Berk (She/Her)🌱Ⓥ
I broke down sobbing over the state of the world this morning while I was feeding the cats. But you have to keep going, cats will need more food.
January 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I broke down sobbing over the state of the world this morning while I was feeding the cats. But you have to keep going, cats will need more food.
Time to gooooo 🏃♀️💨!!!
If you are on Facebook just for Buy Nothing, here is your lifeboat!
Buy Nothing now has an app so we can share with each other without supporting Zuck
Please join me, I am posting a bunch of stuff this weekend.
buynothingproject.org/join
Buy Nothing now has an app so we can share with each other without supporting Zuck
Please join me, I am posting a bunch of stuff this weekend.
buynothingproject.org/join
BNProject | Join
buynothingproject.org
January 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Time to gooooo 🏃♀️💨!!!
When I question if I can stay mindful and compassionate while being engaged in this troubled world, I remember that much of Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings, and the practice we know today was born from a time of deep division & suffering. In the words of Kaira Jewel Lingo: “we were made for these times”🪷
January 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
When I question if I can stay mindful and compassionate while being engaged in this troubled world, I remember that much of Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings, and the practice we know today was born from a time of deep division & suffering. In the words of Kaira Jewel Lingo: “we were made for these times”🪷
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SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
"Zoos cannot teach us anything true about the lives of animals" Derrick Jensen
"Les zoos ne peuvent rien nous apprendre de vrai sur les vies des animaux".
(Derrick Jensen)
(Derrick Jensen)
January 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"Zoos cannot teach us anything true about the lives of animals" Derrick Jensen
I cannot express the immense joy of reading Fragrant Palm Leaves while living in Princeton during the winter. I walk with Thay to his dorm at Brown Hall. No birth. No death. Our teacher continues in the present moment. 🪷
#plumvillage #thichnhathanh
#plumvillage #thichnhathanh
January 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I cannot express the immense joy of reading Fragrant Palm Leaves while living in Princeton during the winter. I walk with Thay to his dorm at Brown Hall. No birth. No death. Our teacher continues in the present moment. 🪷
#plumvillage #thichnhathanh
#plumvillage #thichnhathanh
Scrumptious #vegan #orgsnic dinner date tonight. Cashew sweet potato macaroni with smoked shiitakes for me and gyro oyster mushrooms for my husband. Shared a peanut butter torte after. 🤤
It’s so fun going to 100% #plant-based restaurants. Nice to see how the pros do it. We always leave inspired.
It’s so fun going to 100% #plant-based restaurants. Nice to see how the pros do it. We always leave inspired.
January 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Scrumptious #vegan #orgsnic dinner date tonight. Cashew sweet potato macaroni with smoked shiitakes for me and gyro oyster mushrooms for my husband. Shared a peanut butter torte after. 🤤
It’s so fun going to 100% #plant-based restaurants. Nice to see how the pros do it. We always leave inspired.
It’s so fun going to 100% #plant-based restaurants. Nice to see how the pros do it. We always leave inspired.
Scenes from our shift at the animal sanctuary.
The more time we spend with these animals, the more we get to see their unique personalities. It’s a joy to get to know them as individuals. You just can’t help but learn to love them. This is a privilege I am grateful to have.
🙏 🪷
#vegan #veganism
The more time we spend with these animals, the more we get to see their unique personalities. It’s a joy to get to know them as individuals. You just can’t help but learn to love them. This is a privilege I am grateful to have.
🙏 🪷
#vegan #veganism
January 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM