“Perhaps one of the most exciting aspects of this time of planetary turmoil, breakdown, potential, despair and hope, is that it confronts us so strongly with profound questions about what we are like, as human beings.” Hilary Prentice in “Vital Signs: Psychological Responses to Ecological Crisis”. This anthology of 20 essays is a refreshing break …
“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aid, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.” Henry David Thoreau Spring finally arrived in Norway only about two weeks ago and hardly had time to settle when summer pushed it away, bringing nature to full bloom with bright sunshine and hot …
I recently returned from retreat. A week in close contact with my deeper self, the world of nature and other travelers on the evolutionary path of realization. The shift back to daily reality is always a jolt and I found myself choosing to write haiku poetry rather than entering the clanging tumult of cyberspace. I …
Last night, a smart friend of mine wanted to talk to me about my last blog, “Time for Swarming”. Her headlines: Aren’t you exaggerating! This is scary. Shouldn’t the government be doing something? How can we change such a complex system as an individual. I don’t know what to believe about climate change. And I …
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Things are heating up. More and more people are speaking out about the seriousness of our Global situation. Extreme weather is constantly in the news. Oceans suffering. Our way …
Spring in is the air! We all love the flowering return of color to our surroundings. What is striking me these days is the exponential explosion of spiritual awakening that I see happening especially on internet connections. The Shift Network’s is a great example of rapid expansion and powerful impact on many. Started by Stephen …
Have you heard the expression “Wicked Problems”? Better learn it because it is turning up everywhere. Don’t miss the powerful video at the end (viewed by over one million people) that points to something besides creativity that we need to solve these problems. What seems like a positive trend to me is the acknowledgement of …
I am becoming more and more aware that the key movement in these times is the expansion of our thinking and awareness – on many levels. Don’t miss the two videos in this post- they are definitely mind stretching – or is mind blowing ! Keep your eyes open for articles about new discoveries, experiments …
Don’t miss the courageous and inspiring video: Voices of Egypt at the end. When I started this site, I was interested in helping myself and others see the positive shifts that are happening around us even as things can seem bleak and hopeless at times. But something is changing in my view of this lately. …
A recent astrological reading said that the year was starting off with a bang – all kinds of planets aligning to initiate a strong wave of forward motion. Well, that all may or may not be true, but it is interesting to see what a wave of new activity in the area of sustainability has …
