Archive for the ‘Spirit Matters’ Category

Winning Is Everything

That’s the popular mantra for the sports and business world these days, that winning is everything. But is it? Does the goal always justify how you get there? This is one of the big lies we are fed, and blindly consume. It’s the opposite of what’s really true. Too often, the [Continue reading]

We’re All to Blame

The horror of the Gulf of Mexico oil catastrophe has many asking, “Who is to blame?” Beyond the obvious and most immediate culprits, the answer is that we are all to blame. When we are told that it is impossible to make a quick change to renewable, inexpensive energy, and we accept that lie, [Continue reading]

A Declaration of Interdependence

We hold these truths to be self evident: Life is a gift to be cherished and enjoyed. The Earth is a living entity and our home. The natural resources of the Earth are sacred and belong to it. Humanity is responsible for nurturing the Earth and all the life it supports. Every species [Continue reading]

Caretake, Celebrate, Elevate

In the entrance of my office is a pledge of allegiance I pause to read every morning. It says: “I pledge allegiance to the planet and all the life which it supports. One world, in our care, Irreplaceable, With sustenance and respect for all.” The values expressed in this pledge are ones [Continue reading]