Category Archives: Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

What does an Ideal World look like?

I ask this question a good bit.  It turns out that if you want to make the world a better place, it is helpful to know what it is you’re working toward.  ALL motivational speakers, business and success gurus will … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Questions

What’s Coming Next: A Call to Action

You haven’t heard from me much over the past couple of weeks.  I’ve been doing some deep thinking about my intention behind this blog and my coaching business.  There are so many things to say it’s difficult to put them … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Lessons from the Journey

Steep cliffs stretch before man’s eyes Their faces wrinkled with time Thick veins run deep morphing into powerful legs chiseled and cut from exertion Once upon a time stone fists and feet broke the earth’s surface splintered crust exploded in … Continue reading →

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July 30, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Poems

12 Big Ideas for a Better Civilization

This article from Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine was so compelling I’ve just decided to link directly to it for your benefit. In case you are just tuning in, I believe that the ethos that will guide our civilization into a … Continue reading →

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July 28, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Participate

This is the motto of Burning Man and it works – nearly everyone steps out of their fearful shell and participates.  This could be the motto for web 2.0 – wikipedia, facebook, flickr, or countless other websites.  You could also … Continue reading →

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July 14, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Human-Centric Business, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

The Best Time and Place

Despite all of the troubles in the world- all of the pain you feel, all of the things that need fixing or improving, the communities that need mending, the relationships that need tending, the communication that needs improving, the children … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Selfish Altruism

I don’t believe that I have ever seen true altruism.  I’m not sure that it exists.  By this I mean that most times when people do a great deed or act for another – it makes them feel good as … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Human-Centric Business, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Food Movement as Harbinger

California is the pushing edge of the country – both geologically and socially.  I find that relationship interesting.  In the 6 years I lived in the San Francisco area, I found more unique, driven, conscious organizations and causes than I … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2010 | Posted in Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

The Little Utility Bill that Could…

A few weeks ago I received a new type of bill from my electric company.  It was the first time I found myself drawn into a bill – as if it was an experience.  I’d go so far as to … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Connection to Nature, Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Human-Centric Business

Pieces of the Conversation

The other day I asked you how things were going.  Thank you for responding with such thoughtful words, concerns, and exciting ideas.  Here are a few comments and thoughts from the conversation: I’d like to take the opportunity to say … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization