As sentient beings, we feel the planet. Earth’s problems and joys are felt as our own. When we tune out these feelings we end up silencing our body’s natural cues. The behaviors that hurt our bodies also hurt the body of our planet, and the behaviors that are good for us are also good for the planet. Global sustainability correlates to personal sustainability, which makes our connection a mutually beneficial relationship.
It pays to invest in yourself and your planet
The wisdom of using energy efficiently applies to both human health and planetary sustainability. Nature is always looking for the best ways to use just the right amount of energy. Efficiency has a high value in the natural world, and energy is the currency. Without this efficiency, waste accumulates, pollution goes unmanaged, and planetary resources become depleted. Similarly, our bodies work optimally when they use energy efficiently; the body processes energy to nourish itself, eliminate toxins, and sustain a state of equilibrium. When we...
read moreHow to replenish energy with the sun
Light is the basic source of energy, or life force, for living systems. Whether by receiving nourishment in the form of vitamin D through outdoor contact, or by eating fresh and nutrient-rich foods that have a closer relationship to the sun, or even through the energy in our homes that comes from the sun in some form, we all orient our lives to this relationship in some way or another. The more direct our connection to sunlight, the more energy, growth, and satisfaction we enjoy in our daily lives. Keep reading on Yoffie...
read moreUnplugged! Self-Reflection Through Nature
Spending time alone, unplugged, and in nature is one of the best ways to get in touch with yourself…
read moreLocal Food: Easy on the Earth
By getting involved with local agriculture efforts, we support our bodies and our communities while easing the carbon footprint on food miles.
read more10 Secrets of a Sustainable Lifestyle
Everything I learned in 30 minutes from an interview with Dean Ornish, one of the modern fathers of preventive medicine.
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10 simple ways to love the Earth
In honor of Earth Day, Yoffie Life asked me to collaborate on a post about how each of us can act to protect the earth. I encourage you to read the slideshow and choose a tip (or two, or ten) to help the environment. In addition, I also encourage you to use this day (and every day!) to reflect on what it means to be alive, to carry the gift of life, and to support life on this planet. Start a conversation about what conservation, environmentalism, and sustainability means to you. Get curious with friends, colleagues, family, passers-by about...
read moreHow to generate reciprocity with the Earth
Learn different ways to use and replenish energy for a balanced system within and without.
read moreHow to connect with the healing benefits of nature
“The more direct our connection to sunlight, the more energy, growth, and satisfaction we enjoy in our daily lives.” I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve started contributing a monthly column to Yoffie Life as an environmental expert, and my first article is live! I’ll be writing about going green, simplifying, and the relationship between wellness and the environment. I’d love it if you joined the site and shared with your friends! In this article, I share how to bring your awareness and actions into a...
read moreLessons on personal sustainability, from nature
9 principles of biomimicry, with corresponding tips on how to create the conditions conducive to life, according to nature.
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