José Stevens – I would like to respond to the many of you who raise the subject of the desecration of the earth, how depressing it is to see what humans have done to the earth, and what can be done if anything to help restore it. What accompanies this concern is often great anger at what has happened, a tendency to blame others for the destruction, deep resentment, and other horrible feelings of despair.
While this is all very understandable it is exactly the opposite of what can be done to restore the earth. What I am going to talk about here may seem like the ravings of a lunatic, or some pie in the sky idealistic solution that is delusional. Actually, what it will be is a reference to long lost knowledge, something that humans once knew but forgot or lost long ago.
Mary O’Malley – Nature has been a big support for me on this journey back to an intimate, alive connection with life. One of my favorite backpacking adventures was to a ridge at the 8000-foot level of Mount Rainier. After setting up my campsite and cooking my dinner, I would then settle in to watch the Earth turn away from the sun (usually called the sunset) and after a few hours of sleep I would wake up before dawn to watch the Earth turn back into the sun. Such joy!
Dr. Judith Orloff – Are you receiving enough touch or “Vitamin T” as I call it? Are you craving touch and genuine connections, but not getting the level you are used to or would prefer?
Being outdoors is something that most people enjoy, especially during the warmer months. Beyond just being enjoyable, being outdoors can actually improve your mental and physical well being.
Shanta Gabriel – Life is a special gift from God, filled with infinite beauty. Your appreciation and gratitude for this beauty brings forth a new dimension of love within you.