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I know nothing with any certainty but the sight of stars makes me dream.  - Vincent Van Gogh
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Earthships

9/2/2016

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There are many ways to fight climate change and one big thing you can do is take your home off the grid. This is not definitely an easy thing to do, so if you need some inspiration look no further than Earthships! These are some funky looking homes that:
are 100% sustainable,
have gardens in them,
have brilliant water recycling systems,
and are made from recycled materials!

Here's a link to more information about Earthships and here's another one that goes into further detail about what makes them so cool if you're interested in finding out more! ;) 
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Divinity Itself

8/24/2016

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Every relationship that touches the soul leads us into dialogue with eternity, so that, even though we may think our strong emotions focus on the people around us, we are being set face to face with divinity itself, however we understand or speak that mystery.
-Thomas Moore
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Take Action!

8/19/2016

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On Certainty

8/13/2016

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Let go of certainty. The opposite isn't uncertainty. It's openness, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace paradox, rather than choose up sides. The ultimate challenge is to accept ourselves exactly as we are, but never stop trying to learn and grow.
- Tony Schwartz
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Why I'm an Environmentalist

8/9/2016

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a gentle reminder to notice nature! 

7/29/2016

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July 22nd, 2016

7/22/2016

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What is life?
It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
It is the breath of a buffalo in the winter time.
It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.

- Indian Chief Crowfoot's last words
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Fairphone!

7/19/2016

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If you're in need of a new phone, please consider the Fairphone! I've had my eye on this for a year or two, but I can now say with more certainty that it's a big deal for this planet because it's been honored by receiving the UN's Momentum for Change award! Here's a video that explains just what makes this phone so great for the planet and so great for people!
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Civic Action Does Work!

7/19/2016

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mindfulness and meditation

7/14/2016

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The world is a turbulent place and lately it has felt even more so- Orlando, Baghdad, Alton Sterling, Dallas. It's not only the violence, but the needless suffering- America's terrible prison system, Venezuela's extreme recession and obviously, climate change- just to name a few that are popping up in my field of vision. I didn't even realize how much this all was effecting me - I just felt very tired- until I went to a mindfulness meditation yesterday afternoon that addressed some of these issues and the feelings around them. The changes after the meditation were very subtle. I felt like I could breathe a little easier. I noticed, hours later, that it felt like a storm cloud had lifted and I could appreciate the day again. In other words, it was incredibly helpful in a very subtle way. I highly recommend it! Here are a few resources if you're interested: 

Calm.com- an easy to use app/website that has guided meditations- I've used this a lot and love it

The Rubin Museum- they have weekly meditations and talks which are GREAT. if you're not able to make the actual meditation they post a podcast of the talk here. I personally love what Tracy Cochran has to say. 

Nature- the park, your yard. Of course it'd be nice to go away to the mountains or the beach and let your mind wander through the myriad of visuals to offer, but I find that even sitting and looking at one beautiful tree or up at the sky can bring me piece of mind and remind me that I'm a part of the amazing thing called existence. 
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