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Jan 13, 2014
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all." ---Emily Dickinson-
Hope Is What We Become In Action
"I believe it is possible that we can turn today's breakdown into a planetary breakthrough on one condition. We can do it if we can break free of a set of dominant but misleading ideas that are taking us down." Francis Moore Lappe began her journey as an environmental author and activist with the publication of her bestselling cookbook, "Diet for a Small World." In her latest book, "EcoMind," she outlines a new approach to addressing our interconnected environmental crises by shifting from a wholly quantitative framework to a qualitative, relational understanding of the issues we face. These and other insights arise in talking about her book with Fritjof Capra of the Center for Ecoliteracy.
BE THE CHANGE
After reading this article, what is one influence in your life that helps to generate a feeling of scarcity or fear? How can you change your relationship with this part of your life?