Robin Soledad Villaverde
@robinvillaverde.bsky.social
Kin-centric, #Collapse responsive digital curator/creator, community builder & #Thrutopia storyteller focusing my curation, writing, art & more on our #transformativeadaptation and becoming more #collapseable
"In an era of Collapse-ABILITY we’re living in a threshold... which way will the door swing?
It's a door with hinges of our own making.
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It's a door with hinges of our own making.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:29 AM
"In an era of Collapse-ABILITY we’re living in a threshold... which way will the door swing?
It's a door with hinges of our own making.
see comments...
It's a door with hinges of our own making.
see comments...
Now you're invited to drop over and read my latest Substack newsletter, a lovingly curated Collapse-ABLE resource piece...
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/nate-hagen...
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August 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Now you're invited to drop over and read my latest Substack newsletter, a lovingly curated Collapse-ABLE resource piece...
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/nate-hagen...
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/nate-hagen...
ICE raids, people... men being disappeared - ?
Shockingly, it seems as though we've been here before. youtu.be/aaXK488ldI4?...
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is one of the darkest, most shocking events in American labor history, and yet so few people know it happened. [YT video description]
Shockingly, it seems as though we've been here before. youtu.be/aaXK488ldI4?...
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is one of the darkest, most shocking events in American labor history, and yet so few people know it happened. [YT video description]
July 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
ICE raids, people... men being disappeared - ?
Shockingly, it seems as though we've been here before. youtu.be/aaXK488ldI4?...
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is one of the darkest, most shocking events in American labor history, and yet so few people know it happened. [YT video description]
Shockingly, it seems as though we've been here before. youtu.be/aaXK488ldI4?...
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is one of the darkest, most shocking events in American labor history, and yet so few people know it happened. [YT video description]
ICE raids, people, men being disappeared - ?
Shockingly, it seems as though we've been here before, albeit on a smaller, local scale.
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is one of the darkest, most shocking events in American labor history, and yet so few people know it happened. [YT video description]
Shockingly, it seems as though we've been here before, albeit on a smaller, local scale.
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is one of the darkest, most shocking events in American labor history, and yet so few people know it happened. [YT video description]
July 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
ICE raids, people, men being disappeared - ?
Shockingly, it seems as though we've been here before, albeit on a smaller, local scale.
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is one of the darkest, most shocking events in American labor history, and yet so few people know it happened. [YT video description]
Shockingly, it seems as though we've been here before, albeit on a smaller, local scale.
The Bisbee Deportation of 1917 is one of the darkest, most shocking events in American labor history, and yet so few people know it happened. [YT video description]
"There's just so much at risk with this project."
"Tribes in Florida say a migrant detention center in the Everglades, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' will not only affect its members but the delicate ecosystem." Cheyenne Kippenberger, CEO of C.K. Tribal Consulting... youtu.be/-pYz_9cSGfI?...
"Tribes in Florida say a migrant detention center in the Everglades, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' will not only affect its members but the delicate ecosystem." Cheyenne Kippenberger, CEO of C.K. Tribal Consulting... youtu.be/-pYz_9cSGfI?...
July 26, 2025 at 2:56 AM
"There's just so much at risk with this project."
"Tribes in Florida say a migrant detention center in the Everglades, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' will not only affect its members but the delicate ecosystem." Cheyenne Kippenberger, CEO of C.K. Tribal Consulting... youtu.be/-pYz_9cSGfI?...
"Tribes in Florida say a migrant detention center in the Everglades, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' will not only affect its members but the delicate ecosystem." Cheyenne Kippenberger, CEO of C.K. Tribal Consulting... youtu.be/-pYz_9cSGfI?...
Collapse or extinction... the work we have in front of us is the same.
"I don’t know if humans will go extinct, but I know that letting go of our illusions requires facing even the worst possibilities."
~ Jem Bendell "After Climate Despair"
collapse-able.com
"I don’t know if humans will go extinct, but I know that letting go of our illusions requires facing even the worst possibilities."
~ Jem Bendell "After Climate Despair"
collapse-able.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Collapse or extinction... the work we have in front of us is the same.
"I don’t know if humans will go extinct, but I know that letting go of our illusions requires facing even the worst possibilities."
~ Jem Bendell "After Climate Despair"
collapse-able.com
"I don’t know if humans will go extinct, but I know that letting go of our illusions requires facing even the worst possibilities."
~ Jem Bendell "After Climate Despair"
collapse-able.com
Sheer, absolute brilliance. Thank you for creating the "ICEBLOCK" app, Joshua Aaron!
youtu.be/pXIIhAuwlTs?...
youtu.be/pXIIhAuwlTs?...
July 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Sheer, absolute brilliance. Thank you for creating the "ICEBLOCK" app, Joshua Aaron!
youtu.be/pXIIhAuwlTs?...
youtu.be/pXIIhAuwlTs?...
The truth is I couldn't say this any more clearly than my brilliant friend, Bridget McKenzie already has. If this resonates, I know she has more for you...
To start, she's created downloadable versions for you to use - access them here on Google Drive...
tinyurl.com/ytdbu46f
To start, she's created downloadable versions for you to use - access them here on Google Drive...
tinyurl.com/ytdbu46f
July 1, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The truth is I couldn't say this any more clearly than my brilliant friend, Bridget McKenzie already has. If this resonates, I know she has more for you...
To start, she's created downloadable versions for you to use - access them here on Google Drive...
tinyurl.com/ytdbu46f
To start, she's created downloadable versions for you to use - access them here on Google Drive...
tinyurl.com/ytdbu46f
Just L@@k at what 'we the people' have made possible now!!!
"Locals take a stand against Trump's immigration roundups, street snatchings"
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"Locals take a stand against Trump's immigration roundups, street snatchings"
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June 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Just L@@k at what 'we the people' have made possible now!!!
"Locals take a stand against Trump's immigration roundups, street snatchings"
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"Locals take a stand against Trump's immigration roundups, street snatchings"
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Paraphrasing spiritual teacher Ram Dass,
"Whether this is the first day of the Apocalypse or the first day of the Golden Age, the work remains the same...to love each other and ease as much suffering as possible."
. . .
"Collapse is agnostic."
~ Robin Soledad Villaverde
Collapse-ABLE.com
"Whether this is the first day of the Apocalypse or the first day of the Golden Age, the work remains the same...to love each other and ease as much suffering as possible."
. . .
"Collapse is agnostic."
~ Robin Soledad Villaverde
Collapse-ABLE.com
June 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Paraphrasing spiritual teacher Ram Dass,
"Whether this is the first day of the Apocalypse or the first day of the Golden Age, the work remains the same...to love each other and ease as much suffering as possible."
. . .
"Collapse is agnostic."
~ Robin Soledad Villaverde
Collapse-ABLE.com
"Whether this is the first day of the Apocalypse or the first day of the Golden Age, the work remains the same...to love each other and ease as much suffering as possible."
. . .
"Collapse is agnostic."
~ Robin Soledad Villaverde
Collapse-ABLE.com
Did you miss this livestream earlier this week like I did? YouTube's algorithm in its wisdom just served it up in my newsfeed. Part recap and part 'what's next', part debrief and part political education - it's ALL celebration and memorializing our beloved fallen few. Link in comment... EnJoy!
June 20, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Did you miss this livestream earlier this week like I did? YouTube's algorithm in its wisdom just served it up in my newsfeed. Part recap and part 'what's next', part debrief and part political education - it's ALL celebration and memorializing our beloved fallen few. Link in comment... EnJoy!
What does it mean to "sit with" our feelings when the world is in turmoil? Turning toward the ache without flinching... letting grief, rage, and fear exist without judgment. And in the face of multi-system collapse... it means refusing to abandon ourselves in the abandonment of so much else.
June 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
What does it mean to "sit with" our feelings when the world is in turmoil? Turning toward the ache without flinching... letting grief, rage, and fear exist without judgment. And in the face of multi-system collapse... it means refusing to abandon ourselves in the abandonment of so much else.
"The most radical act in a frantic world? Doing less... with presence and intention."
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/the-wisdom...
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/the-wisdom...
June 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"The most radical act in a frantic world? Doing less... with presence and intention."
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/the-wisdom...
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/the-wisdom...
I am becoming deeply fascinated by the 'after' of things. And specifically the after of collapse.
Throughout the recent COVID19 pandemic I couldn't wait to see how we emerged from the virtual bottleneck of pent up activity and emotion...
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Throughout the recent COVID19 pandemic I couldn't wait to see how we emerged from the virtual bottleneck of pent up activity and emotion...
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June 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I am becoming deeply fascinated by the 'after' of things. And specifically the after of collapse.
Throughout the recent COVID19 pandemic I couldn't wait to see how we emerged from the virtual bottleneck of pent up activity and emotion...
(continued in comments)
Throughout the recent COVID19 pandemic I couldn't wait to see how we emerged from the virtual bottleneck of pent up activity and emotion...
(continued in comments)
The 20 Minute Neighborhood just might be the ultimate in localization enhancing and helping to cocreate our Thrutopia while also helping us to become more Collapse-ABLE.
So... What are the pros and cons?
So... What are the pros and cons?
June 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The 20 Minute Neighborhood just might be the ultimate in localization enhancing and helping to cocreate our Thrutopia while also helping us to become more Collapse-ABLE.
So... What are the pros and cons?
So... What are the pros and cons?
"Through one lens, transformative adaptation isn’t a skill to be acquired, although one can. To me, it's more a state of being. It’s remembering that we... All. Together. Comprise the greater ecosystem no matter where we are in relation to all our kin."
~ Robin Soledad Villaverde
🎨 Caro Arévalo
~ Robin Soledad Villaverde
🎨 Caro Arévalo
June 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
"Through one lens, transformative adaptation isn’t a skill to be acquired, although one can. To me, it's more a state of being. It’s remembering that we... All. Together. Comprise the greater ecosystem no matter where we are in relation to all our kin."
~ Robin Soledad Villaverde
🎨 Caro Arévalo
~ Robin Soledad Villaverde
🎨 Caro Arévalo
Not everyone wants to go live in the forest. Here are some thoughts for those of us who'd like to rebirth our cities and urban centers...
June 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Not everyone wants to go live in the forest. Here are some thoughts for those of us who'd like to rebirth our cities and urban centers...
Sometimes I'll spend a whole day with an ambient soundtrack like this... deeply nurturing.
Bird Songs - 8 HOURS of Birds Singing in the Forest - Nature Relaxation Video in 4K Ultra HD (8 hrs)
youtu.be/Nmmsl2X_--U?...
Bird Songs - 8 HOURS of Birds Singing in the Forest - Nature Relaxation Video in 4K Ultra HD (8 hrs)
youtu.be/Nmmsl2X_--U?...
June 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Sometimes I'll spend a whole day with an ambient soundtrack like this... deeply nurturing.
Bird Songs - 8 HOURS of Birds Singing in the Forest - Nature Relaxation Video in 4K Ultra HD (8 hrs)
youtu.be/Nmmsl2X_--U?...
Bird Songs - 8 HOURS of Birds Singing in the Forest - Nature Relaxation Video in 4K Ultra HD (8 hrs)
youtu.be/Nmmsl2X_--U?...
Collapse Is nothing but Composting
The Art of Collapsing Well: Lessons from Rot and Renewal
new on Substack...
open.substack.com/pub/robinvil...
The Art of Collapsing Well: Lessons from Rot and Renewal
new on Substack...
open.substack.com/pub/robinvil...
June 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Collapse Is nothing but Composting
The Art of Collapsing Well: Lessons from Rot and Renewal
new on Substack...
open.substack.com/pub/robinvil...
The Art of Collapsing Well: Lessons from Rot and Renewal
new on Substack...
open.substack.com/pub/robinvil...
Absolutely stunning courage and compassion... May Peace Prevail. 🕊
According to Noras Altamimi on Facebook, "In a first-of-its-kind move, a coalition of 32 countries is planning to enter #Gaza on foot."
Thanks to @mandascott.bsky.social for sharing this.
Continued in comments.
According to Noras Altamimi on Facebook, "In a first-of-its-kind move, a coalition of 32 countries is planning to enter #Gaza on foot."
Thanks to @mandascott.bsky.social for sharing this.
Continued in comments.
June 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Absolutely stunning courage and compassion... May Peace Prevail. 🕊
According to Noras Altamimi on Facebook, "In a first-of-its-kind move, a coalition of 32 countries is planning to enter #Gaza on foot."
Thanks to @mandascott.bsky.social for sharing this.
Continued in comments.
According to Noras Altamimi on Facebook, "In a first-of-its-kind move, a coalition of 32 countries is planning to enter #Gaza on foot."
Thanks to @mandascott.bsky.social for sharing this.
Continued in comments.
Collapse isn’t the end - it’s the turbulence before we find our new altitude. Need a guide?
Collapse-ABLE: Field Notes from the Unraveling Coming 5-31-25
It's a blog for those who see the storms ahead & refuse to look away. Let's walk the edge together.
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/why-this-w...
Collapse-ABLE: Field Notes from the Unraveling Coming 5-31-25
It's a blog for those who see the storms ahead & refuse to look away. Let's walk the edge together.
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/why-this-w...
May 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Collapse isn’t the end - it’s the turbulence before we find our new altitude. Need a guide?
Collapse-ABLE: Field Notes from the Unraveling Coming 5-31-25
It's a blog for those who see the storms ahead & refuse to look away. Let's walk the edge together.
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/why-this-w...
Collapse-ABLE: Field Notes from the Unraveling Coming 5-31-25
It's a blog for those who see the storms ahead & refuse to look away. Let's walk the edge together.
robinvillaverde.substack.com/p/why-this-w...