This episode of Yes, and … for Democracy explores the idea of collective effervescence – the energy and sense of hope that emerges when people gather around a shared purpose. Using the “No Kings” protests occurring on March 28, 2026 as a focal point, the conversation highlights how collective action not only signals resistance, but also reconnects individuals who may feel isolated or discouraged.
Joni and Christy emphasize that protests are more than symbolic; they are a way to build momentum, strengthen community, and remind us that small actions matter. Even a single presence, conversation, or post can create ripples beyond what we can see. Rather than requiring perfection or constant effort, change happens when many people each contribute something.
The episode ultimately invites listeners to move from passivity to participation – to find their own way of showing up, however small – and to trust that when we act together, hope becomes something we can feel, sustain, and grow.
Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating uncertain times by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net
