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The Evolution Revolution has begun (video)

Biophile — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:31:32 +0000

We are living in extraordinarily powerful and profound times, witnessing evolutionary changes on a magnitude that defies rational comprehension. These shifts are taking place in our hearts, in our communities, in our biology, genetics, and through the earth herself. At such a seminal time it is paramount to maintain a perspective that empowers us to remain grounded in our hearts and not get caught up in the fear, for I believe that is the only distinction that truly counts. The earth is changing, faster than we would care to believe. The global shift is underway whether we like it or not. And our hearts are the battleground…

This 16 minute video (Take the Time!) was posted a little over a week ago and it already has tens of thousands of views ~ let’s help make it viral, because the perspective that it offers is truly magnificent.

If you have been moved by this, your perspective broadened, your heart emboldened, please consider sharing it and passing it around through your networks.

Share the Empowerment!

All the best,
Eric

A Passionate Plea

Biophile — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:32:58 +0000

Will there even be a seventh generation from now? We apparently don’t have the capability anymore to be mindful of the seventh generation, but how about starting with the next generation? This most passionate and inspirational plea from a 13 year old girl from Vancouver has apparently been circulating for a while now, but like all great speeches, it has a timeless quality to it, and continues to be relevant. What effect would this video have if it became part of the curriculum at political science universities?

She raises so many good points, but mostly I feel that the depth of her meaning is to remind us to see the forest for the trees. I think that the major shortcoming of the vast majority of environmental discussions, and scientific discussions for that matter, is that they get so lost in the minutiae that they easily forget to place the thoughts in the greater holistic context, and to take the time to find the greater meaning beyond the argument.

My favorite quote of hers ~ “If you don’t know how to fix it, please stop breaking it.”

Peace,
Eric

2011 ~ International Year of Forests

Biophile — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:13:39 +0000

Someone Somewhere designated 2011 as the International Year of Forests, and to me it doesn’t matter who. What is interesting is the attempt at expanding general awareness through their campaign of presenting trees and forests with regards towards our complete interdependence with them. The seven and a half minute film produced to introduce the subject and invite a deeper awareness is simply gorgeous.

GoodPlanet.org has also created an elegant website offering a greater depth of information to follow up with, including a series of free posters for schools that are of the same highest quality as the film. There are numerous resources to be found here, and a photography contest to boot.

When all is said and done, so much focus on forests makes me want to go take a walk in one. See ya!