Another kind of love story…
…And another way to talk about sustainability. This is a story about a world where there is hope for the future, and a world where people feel empowered to take action for the sake of their individual and collective health. Let us together be a part of creating a better home.
Read MoreHow to be who you are
If I were to describe to you what I’ve learned in my Environmental Leadership Master’s degree, I’d most likely tailor it specifically in a way you’re likely to understand, connect, and converse about it. You see, I want to have meaningful conversations with you about the health of the emotional self, the body of culture, and our home planet. Environmental Leadership is about taking a whole-systems view of the world, the interrelationships between people, and...
Read MoreBoost your sustainability by diversifying your bottom line
There are many ways to measure success. Businesses look to their finances and profits, nonprofits look to their relationships and societal impact, and environmentalists look to their ecological footprint. But a deeper look reveals something much more soft to measure. In our hybridized world, a singular and narrow bottom line is no longer enough. Customers now look to their business partners to have a positive social and environmental impact, and donors and foundations want to ensure their...
Read MoreAll the time in the world
Time is a flowy, circular, and rather paradoxical concept. Relative to region, culture, age, sense of spirituality, belief, and even altitude, time can feel different for everybody. I have experienced many diverse quickenings and hinderings at different moments in my life, depending on inner and outer circumstances. Some have been expansive, some universal, and some uncomfortably constrictive. Elizabeth Gilbert captures this notion of time eloquently in her new novel, The Signature of All...
Read MoreKeeping materials “in the loop”
There is no such thing as waste. In earth’s system, everything is food for something else. And yet, our modern human systems often misalign with this law of nature. Our waste sits in landfills that cannot process it, while most of what we throw away is still valuable material. Many wisdom traditions and native cultures live in harmony with the planet, and some smart businesses are waking up to this truth. It’s called up-cycling, and it is the practice of using waste as valuable food for...
Read MoreGravity: A reminder of Gaia
Humans in space is a delicate topic. I was hesitant, resistant even, to go see the new critically-acclaimed film, Gravity. My tentativeness was for the potential of a filmmaker to be irresponsible or misguided with my emotions around what I perceived to be a sensitive matter. But, ultimately, I trust the judgment of Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, and conceded to go watch the movie with my sweetheart. When the first astronauts reached space, they looked back on their home planet with a...
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