Category Archives: Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Building People Up not Breaking Them Down

World 2.0 has a silent mantra running through it’s veins: “Build people up, don’t break them down.”  Beneath the blogs that you follow, the business management books that you read, and the message of the grass roots movements you will … Continue reading →

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May 17, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Human-Centric Business, Powerful Communication

Change Small, Share Big!

You make small changes in your life – to get more balanced or centered, to overcome your fears, to love and give more freely.  You make small changes in your work – to become happier, more involved, and more fulfilled. … Continue reading →

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May 11, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

The ‘Smile and Say Hello’ Campaign

Maybe I spent too many years living in a large city or perhaps I didn’t have the youthful confidence or peace.  In either case, I spent the past 10 years of my life walking around my neighborhood streets with eyes … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Simple Living Ideas

The Conversation

A few days ago I had a “blind business date” with a guy named Rob Douglas co-founder of a video production company called Squid and Beard.   (Interestingly, he has a video project in which he interviews local heros to … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Being a Hero… Locally

When you were a kid, who were the people you looked up to and admired?  Maybe it was the big name baseball player or the famous golfer.  But most likely, the people you looked up to were the ones who … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Observations on Walking

In a fast paced world, there are still a few ways to enjoy simplicity.  Walking is one of those ways.  I find it so enjoyable that I have built it into my day as: transportation (I walk to work), utility … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living, Simple Living Ideas

Enjoy Your Driving

Currently cars are used as a tool for: commuting/work shopping recreation (vacation, Sunday drive, visiting friends) These are some factors (you can add some of your own) that determine our enjoyment of the time spent in the automobile: Beauty of … Continue reading →

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March 31, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living, Simple Living Ideas

An Ideal World

An ideal world is one where humans live in peace and harmony with each other and the earth. This will never be achieved from the top down. The only way this will happen is if each person comes to peace … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Is Small the Future?

Everywhere I look it seems that small companies are taking over the world – not individually but collectively.  Here are some examples: Farms. Small farms are on the rise again.  People want local food, they want to know that the … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization