More than just a blood-pumping organ, the heart begins its rhythmic cadence long before the brain forms. The heart’s electromagnetic field is also about 50 times stronger than the brain and has neurons along with its’ own nervous system. The synergistic, efficient, and harmonious functioning of the body’s various systems Read more…
It is generally accepted and understood that humans are an integral part of nature. From this perspective we recognize that being disconnected or out of balance with nature indicates illness. Indigenous People have never forgotten this perennial wisdom though the modern world is just now emerging from a sort of Read more…
As we seek solutions to our climate crisis, we have a lot to learn from the wisdom of Nature. Planet Earth is a finely-tuned living organism with a delicately balanced ecosystem that has reached a tipping point due to human activity. If you balance a scale at the center you can easily see that the slightest Read more…
It feels good to be on the cutting edge. Sourcing your food or products locally is less expensive and more healthy for you and the planet. Climate instability and supply chain disturbances will be catastrophic for those places that are not connected with abundant farmland, water, and food sources. The Read more…
A Bioneer is a pioneer for the environment, one who celebrates, honors, and collaborates with the connected web of life that we are part of. The term was coined by the founders of a popular annual conference called Bioneers that takes place each fall in the Bay Area. This year Read more…
Colonialism, imperialism, immigration, class warfare, and racism have plagued humanity for generations. We see discussions of these problems on our internet feed, yet we rarely see solutions being offered to address these historical wounds. Waking up to present-day atrocities can be overwhelming, but awareness and social action will help us Read more…
Many people are overwhelmed and filled with anxiety about climate change, others are still on the fence whether it is human-caused (anthropogenic). One thing is certain, hysteria, polarization, and fighting with your family about who is at fault is not gonna make anything better. The fact remains that humans are Read more…
We call them concrete jungles, but they don’t need to be. There is good reason that people cluster together in cities, such a dense population and easier access to goods and services. City-dwellers have the potential to be less energy consumptive when they can ride bikes, walk and take public transportation. There are Read more…
From cave drawings to urban graffiti, images and words shape the way we perceive the world. It is adequately established that our environment affects us in fundamental ways, and that visual art literally changes our consciousness when we look at it. If you wander through any city street, or drive on the Read more…
It’s about science, religion, the state, indigenous wisdom, the law, colonialism, and our environment yet it is about so much more. The embattled Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on the Big Island of Hawaii has brought forth some very important questions that are now being discussed globally. In this article we Read more…