This Train — Dreams will not be thwarted This Train — Faith will be rewarded This Train — Hear the steel wheels singin’ This Train — Bells of freedom ringin’!Thanks to Diana for sharing this video with me, as well to Jeuli for helping me discover the previous one. Blessed be.
Yesterday, I posted an inspiring video that was created by Lauren Rosenfeld, a fifth grade teacher, and her husband Jamie, at Rainbow Mountain School in Asheville, NC. Her intention was, “to focus on what we DO want instead of what we DON”T want.” The idea behind this is nothing new: We can make things happen … Read more
More thoughts on the U.S. election from Starhawk. This is only an excerpt. You can read the article in its entirety, including her powerful insights as a result of helping in the recovery efforts for the Katrina victims; just go here. Remember – in October, 2000, Al Gore had a double-digit lead. Please don’t take … Read more
As you know, on Saturdays and Sundays, I offer the words and visions of others. Today I give you Part One of a very important essay by Starhawk. As you consider the upcoming elections (including the Congressional ones), I hope you’ll consider carefully your priorities. We know this may be the most important election of … Read more
Yes, this is political, and so it is controversial and not particularly pleasant. But I believe that we are on the brink of changes that could forever alter the very nature of our democracy and government. So we pause at this pivotal moment in history, to reflect on the choices now before us, and how … Read more
We pause at this pivotal moment in history, to reflect on the choices now before us, and how what we choose will determine how we are remembered as ancestors.This is as concise and clear an explanation as I have found why I found myself cheering as the Dow crashed yesterday: Congratulations, Corporate Crime Fighters!Coup Averted … Read more
Enjoy!