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My Journey with the Peoples Climate March: Part 1

September 17, 2014 by heatherlynmann

My husband and I will take a bus from Madison, Wisconsin to New York City this weekend to be part of the Peoples Climate March. Arriving, we will meet and walk with others in Thich Nhat Hanh's global Sangha, a group of spiritual brothers and sisters uniting from around…

Announcing a Mindful Advocacy Workshop

September 8, 2014September 8, 2014 by heatherlynmann

Wednesday, October 15th from 5-8pm Dane County TimeBank, at Center for Families 2120 Fordem Ave - Madison, Wisconsin 5-6:30 pm Mindful Advocacy Workshop: An Introduction - Are you a volunteer or professional activist working for social justice or environmental sustainability? Do you sometimes feel disheartened, frustrated, angry, overwhelmed, or exhausted? Join spiritual ecologist…

The Big Betrayal

August 22, 2014August 22, 2014 by heatherlynmann

Are you like me? Growing up, did you learn right from wrong at home, in school, and at church? Did you get a good education with the intention of making a contribution to society? Did you involve yourself in an issue, pour your heart into the cause(s), and then run headlong into walls of resistance and disappointment, again…

People of Faith seek Ethics in Mining

August 14, 2014August 18, 2014 by heatherlynmann

As a resident of Wisconsin, I saw these past years wise and time-tested laws protecting our state's natural resources come undone at the hands of influential corporations, ill-informed local interests, and ambitious politicians. Greed divided communities, ruined drinking water, threatened Lake Superior, and violated Native American treaty rights. What's more, Wisconsin's actions ignored the claims of future generations. I…

A Lesson in #EnvironmentalJustice from My Brother the Dinosaur

June 7, 2014July 2, 2014 by heatherlynmann

In the past, you may have heard my claim that nature is fair and just in its dealings. A scientific education about the workings of natural systems, a career in conservation, and years navigating the wilderness on a sailboat led me to this conclusion. But recently, a friend challenged me…

#WhatDoYouThink?

May 18, 2014 by heatherlynmann

This blog is a collection of spiritual insights, mindfulness tools, original stories, poetry, and pod casts designed to illuminate a healthy spiritual path through the climate crisis. Offerings are rooted in Eastern philosophy, ancient wisdom that offers fresh insight on the challenges of modern society. So, tell me: what do…

#HappyEarthDay: A #CelebrationofEarth at #DeerParkMonastery

April 22, 2014 by heatherlynmann

Happy Earth Day! I feel especially joyous this Earth Day 2014. Yes, species extinction and environmental destruction are at an all-time high and there is great suffering in the world. But everywhere humans are coming together to create a kinder, more compassionate society. There are now millions of grass-roots organizations…

#FixingClimateChange Part 4: Taking #EnvironmentalAction

April 9, 2014 by heatherlynmann

This is the last in a series that began on March 19th exploring what we are TO DO about climate change. Now that we understand a bit more about the workings of the human mind, various types of denial, danger zones for sliding into ignorance, and ancient teachings to help…

Fixing #ClimateChange Part 3: The #MindfulnessTrainings

April 1, 2014 by heatherlynmann

This is the third post in a series that began March 19 exploring what we are TO DO about climate change. When I ordained into the Order of Interbeing, Thich Nhat Hanh's core community of Buddhist followers, I pledged to observe, study and practice fourteen spiritual guidelines or "Mindfulness Trainings."…

#FixingClimateChange Part 2: Slippery Spots in #Denial

March 22, 2014 by heatherlynmann

The big question--once you let the mess of a warming planet penetrate your consciousness--is, "What should I DO to transform the situation, protect the world?" There are many answers to this question and I will make some suggestions soon. But, before I start naming meaningful actions, it is important to…

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