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Fear is Useless
I’m not certain of the exact moment it begins. Maybe it is when I decide to cruise Facebook and online news sites in hopes that there will be good political news. Who am I kidding? Even if there is...
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Limiting Beliefs
I went for a walk in the orchard this morning – in the rain. Magical. Peaceful. Refreshing. And yes, I was soaking wet when I came back into the house with my two equally dripping wet dogs, but we...
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My Nana
Growing older has given me many new perspectives. One regret I have is not having asked more questions of my parents and my grandparents, especially my Mom's mother, my Nana.However, I treasure the...
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Breathing Deeply
My starfish self loves the ocean! Usually it is a two-hour drive from my home to the Pacific Ocean - a little longer if I want to put my feet into the water or splash my face with its refreshing touch....
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Righting Retreat
Yes, it was a writing retreat. No, I did not misspell the word in the title of this post.Last week I was immersed in a five-day writing experience with others here on Dancing TreePeople Farm. We met at...
View ArticleThe power of collective action
I rarely seek out, let alone share, films that suggest personal action is useless. It IS important --especially in its role in waking us up as individuals. So I'm not sharing this film for you to walk...
View ArticlePermaculture Soul
Lately, I've encountered more and more people who believe our culture is living the wrong story. The old cultural story is this: we need things to be happy, and we definitely need more money....
View ArticleA New Story
Let’s start with a story. Earth’s story began in an instant 13.7 billion years ago. We flared forth as light, underwent a series of creative and irreversible transformations, both physically and...
View ArticlePrinciples of Spiritual Leadership
Will Keepin’s Principles of Spiritual Leadership (also published as Principles of Spiritual Activism - Source: http://www.earthlight.org/essay40_deboer.html) Explanation reposted from...
View ArticleThe Power of Changing the Story
From Charles Eisenstein: "Every act that comes from the understanding of interconnection, of inner being, is a spiritual act, and also a political act. By acting from a different story, we disrupt the...
View ArticleThe Story of Earth in 2 Minutes
A powerful video - story in images. (not to time scale, obviously). Enjoy.
View ArticleOptimism is a Political Act
Cynicism is obedience. From a great article by Alex Steffan: "Entrenched interests use despair, confusion and apathy to prevent change. They encourage modes of thinking which lead us to believe that...
View ArticleRemember Tomorrowland?
When I was five years old, I was introduced to the Magic Kingdom. I loved all the themes, but especially enjoyed Tomorrowland and "The City of the Future." I knew in my heart that technology would...
View ArticleThe Time to Mobilize is NOW...
First, here is an excellent article by Bill McKibben on our current response to Climate Castastrophe: https://newrepublic.com/article/135684/declare-war-climate-change-mobilize-wwii The net of it is...
View ArticleA Framework for Changing Anything
Believe that change is possible. Why? Because it is! Here is how it happens: If you haven't already done so, be sure to join my "What can one person do to reverse global warming?" activation series....
View ArticlePachamama - Changing the Dream
I'm heading into the Ecuadorian Rainforest to be with an intact indigenous tribe - the Achuar - a dream-based culture. Pachamama (Mother Earth) calls... It's time to get serious about changing the Dream.
View ArticleFirst stop: Quito Ecuador
Important safety tip— learn Spanish before you go. One of my biggest fears in traveling to Ecuador was not knowing the language. As it happens, I was saved by a downloaded version of Google translate.
View ArticleRainforest Journey with Pachamama Alliance
I've not shared the rainforest experience with anyone really... I somehow don't have the words. Loretta and I returned from the Ecuadorian rainforest only to be evacuated due to wildfire and now, with...
View ArticleWhat Can one Person Do About Global Warming?
This weekend Loretta and I went to visit our grandbabies. And it occurred to me that it is important to me to be able to take them outside. But here's the thing--I can't. Why? Because I do not want...
View ArticleThe More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible
Charles Eisenstein author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible, offers a heart-opening view of this moment in time. Watch: If you haven't read his book, you are in for a treat. Want...
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