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Go Mother Yourself!

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In the month of May, we traditionally honor the woman who gave us birth and/or the woman who nurtured and cared for us -- our Mother. The second Sunday brings us crowded restaurants, over-worked florists and candy manufacturers working on overtime. It also allows us a day to reflect, with gratitude, on our Mother's love. In acknowledging the love showered upon us by Mother, our spiritual path calls us to take loving care of ourselves in ways that allow us to blossom and grow and bring us to a … [Read more...]

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Heal the Earth Meditation

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In June, while visiting friends in Santa Fe, I participated in the New Moon retreat, a gathering of women every new moon on land called Haelan Circle. Usually we meet in the Moon Dome. We call in the directions; smudge ourselves; discuss teachings from the Grandmothers, a shaman, healer, or visionary; speak in sacred counsel; and then spend time on the land in solitude and silence. Cary has a fire to cast in notes of things we want to let go of. It is a time of renewal, connection with our … [Read more...]

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Every single day I marvel at the incredibly complexity of reality, the layers upon layers of dimension that make it possible for us to even be alive. It's not just a collection of muscle cells that allows your heart to beat, nor just a collection of neurons that allows your mind to think. And how do you explain emotions and synchronicity and the transformation of a chrysalis into a butterfly? On a very mundane level, I understand that what makes the internet work are the links that connect … [Read more...]

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Natures Recipe: Take Time to Connect

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I have a favorite park near my home. It is very large with many beautiful trails that flow through prairie land, wooded areas, beautiful pines, and a natural apple orchid. As I was walking alone one day through the park, I became aware of the trees - their beauty, their strength, and what seemed to me to be their wisdom. I stood there breathing in, seeming to breathe in their strength and vitality. It was as if I was able to feel their essence. I felt so alive, invigorated, with a renewed … [Read more...]

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Eight R’s for a greener earth

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Earth Day [www.earthday.net], an occasion observed each spring to celebrate our planet and to protect the environment, is celebrated on April 22. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has been an annual event for people around the world. It has become a global celebration with renewed commitment to building a safer, healthier and cleaner world. Some cities extend the Earth Day celebration to be a week- or month-long event. All the talking and writing … [Read more...]

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We Can Change the World, One Bite at a Time

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My body felt deep truth when I first heard food author Michael Pollan say, "What happens on our plates is the most profound effect that we have on the natural world." Obviously, what we eat makes a big difference to our wallets and our waistlines, but we often don't consider that our most intimate and daily engagement with the Earth is through the food we eat. How often do we stop to think about the ingredients of each bite, including the energetic imprints of the farmers, the food chemists, … [Read more...]

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Wind Turbines: Bad for the Environment?

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President Obama has made it clear that he is committed to expanding the nation's alternative energy capability. In his recent speech to Congress, the New York Times noted that the president spent "a large chunk of time to expanding investment in alternative energy," calling it the "foundation of lasting prosperity." President Obama chose Denver as the site where he signed the $787 billion stimulus bill, in part because Colorado is a leader in renewable energy research and manufacturing. The … [Read more...]

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What is Holistic Parenting?

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Many of today's parents are seeking natural remedies and a holistic lifestyle for themselves and their families in an effort to attain optimal health and live a greener life. Holistic parenting is about understanding how our choices are connected. Being conscious of our choices enables us to think on a larger scale and to do what is best for our families both in the short term and the long term. Although holistic parenting can take many routes and result in a wide variety of choices, there … [Read more...]

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How to Start an Environmental Club in School

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Dear EarthTalk: I'm thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school. Can you give me some ideas about how to start? Can you connect me with other school clubs? - Rosemary, Andover Township, NJ Starting an environmental club at school is a great way to get students energized about taking care of the Earth and helping their community while learning about some of the most important issues facing the world in the 21st century.EarthTeam, a non-profit environmental network for … [Read more...]

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The Two Earths

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I dislike stuffy, academic prose that makes your brain go quietly away while your eyes glaze and your mouth slowly drops open. Cripes, I almost submitted that kind of article for this column, and out of sheer guilt I apologize for something you never read but what was nearly foisted on you by my hand. I started writing, wanting to share some thoughts about this amazing time we live in, and pretty much wrote a book's worth of material crushed into 700 words. Made me groggy just trying to … [Read more...]

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