As one culture falters, a new one is being born.

Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.

I’ve spent the last few weeks wandering in the wilderness of doubt and dissatisfaction. Not one of my favorite places, but from time to time I find myself there. And for an energetic, purposeful, upbeat kind of guy, it’s usually a challenge to be patient and await what life has in store for me.

Then a few days ago during my morning writing, it became clear: I’d lost touch with my vision for our planet. I’d lost the sense that events are unfolding just as they should, that a shift toward compassion and sustainability is proceeding steadily. (more…)

Saturday, April 28th, 2001

You are what you eat.

Food, one assumes, provides nourishment; but Americans eat it fully aware that small amounts of poison have been added to improve its appearance and delay its putrefaction.

–John Cage

The body never lies.

–Martha Graham

Imagine that you’ve received a gift from a wealthy uncle—one of the most superb automobiles made—a new Lamborghini. Imagine how you would treat this prized car so that it would function at its peak capacity for years to come, perhaps even a lifetime. Would you fill the gas tank with the highest quality fuel that could be purchased? Or would you fill it with the cheapest 87 octane to save a few bucks? Would you always change the oil in a timely manner using a top-grade brand? Or would you buy whatever oil happened to be on sale? Would you have the car serviced at regular intervals and have all malfunctions properly corrected? Or would you stretch the periods between tune-ups hoping that somehow that engine ping would fix itself?

Well, you have been given a gift, one of the finest ever. And this gift is definitely intended to last a lifetime—your human body. So, how do you treat this body? Do you fill it with junk food and sweets? Or do you choose fruit, vegetables, and grain free from additives and pesticides? Do you lubricate it with sugar-laden soft drinks and caffeinated beverages? Or do you keep it well hydrated with pure water and fresh juice? Do you plop it on the couch in front of the TV set? Or do you take it out for exercise in the fresh air and sunshine? (more…)

Saturday, April 14th, 2001