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When Spiritual Work Involves Science & Activism

Posted on July 21, 2013 by sandy-awakening

Spiritual work has many expressions that go beyond religious ministries and the power of prayer. Consider catastrophes and human generosity that ranges from monetary donations to showing up in person, when possible, to give physical and emotional help, whether through … Continue reading →

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Internet’s Impact on Brain – What You Need to Know

Posted on July 10, 2013 by sandy-awakening

Comic moments in life are an essential antidote to tragic events unfolding relentlessly around us. Recalling such serendipitous moments also lightens a heart that may weigh heavy from life’s challenges. That is why a smile brightens my face just in … Continue reading →

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Wealth That Sustains Life – Biodiversity

Posted on June 30, 2013 by sandy-awakening

I had my eyes opened to the ethos of a traditionally subsistent Aboriginal way of life, an ethos that withstood Western religious, political and economic interference, during a 1987 winter trip to Canada’s Yukon Territory. An elder in the Teslin … Continue reading →

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The Role of the Arts in Ecological Literacy

Posted on June 19, 2013 by sandy-awakening

I recall a touching anecdote once told me by my father. On a fishing trip with a buddy, he arose one mornng at dawn, to gaze out the northern Ontario cabin window onto a lake. Along the shoreline, to his … Continue reading →

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Ecological Literacy Begins in Our Body and Feelings

Posted on June 11, 2013 by sandy-awakening

We are never too old to revive our innate childlike wonder. The world of Nature can be a most powerful voice that resonates in our body and our feelings, to remind us that we are biological beings whose health is … Continue reading →

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