PURPOSE

What is the purpose of such things, these new forms of communication? Maybe I am late in asking this question as blogs now form a considerable amount of our media and communication strategies. So, the real reason I ask is rhetorical in nature. purpose is a different quality of experience. It implies a sense of connection and perspective. I could be stating my purpose with regard to personal satisfaction or in the case of career development. There may even be a sense of spiritual fulfillment that I experience from connecting with others. But purpose also means suggests my connection to others and the world around me. I do not live in a vacuum from where come vacuous statements of ignorance. Rather, I do recognize our interconnected world and function with the values of altruism, care, and service for a better present and future in which to live on this planet. Our mission continues in this late stage of life. Do we choose to protect life on and as this planet with a sense of sacred gratitude for Gaia and her amazing gifts; or do we continue to abuse and disrespect her without any regard for that which sustains us? I for one choose to love and appreciation the beautiful gifts of nature, including us in the paradigm of life.

Do you think that we have the solutions to our biggest challenges?

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Toby Hemenway - How Permaculture Can Save Humanity and the Earth, but Not Civilization

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

OC Recycling Programs

This is a breakdown of recycling programs in Orange County, CA by incorporated and unincorporated districts.

Great resource!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Richard Heinberg: Life After Growth (1 of 3) - Presented by Post Carbon ...

Richard Heinberg on the Inevitable End of Globalization

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Sustainability Speaker Series at UC Irvine

This is an incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders about where we are, where we are going, and where we need to be with regards to sustainability. I attended the second talk by Mark Halle, Executive Director of the International Institute of Sustainable Development in Europe, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The talk was especially informative and valuable touching on the mechanisms for large scale transformation toward a sustainable future. There was a focus on Investments, Trade, Subsidies, and the evolution of the market, which will be necessary to not only save us from catastrophic climate change scenarios, but also for achievable sustainability results. What we need is a new vision for this country, grounded in grassroots mobilization, as the leader for the sustainable future. He also mentioned how unless we make significant investments into the Green economy, we will be usurped by the likes of China, India, and the EU, who have all positioned themselves to capitalize on these opportunities.

Hope to see you at the next talk!