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Breaking the Cycle of Dualistic Thinking

July 21, 2013 by heatherlynmann

When we view the natural world as something outside of and separate from humankind, we get caught in dualistic thinking and fail to see reality. But when we break the cycle of dualistic thinking to view people, animals, plants, and minerals as extensions of our own bodies--the natural world as…

Climate Justice in This Moment

July 20, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Climate Justice offers an opportunity to mitigate global warming while: o Diversifying and realigning the economy, o Stewarding natural resources, o Creating a just society, o Ending war, o Preserving species and ecosystems, o Curbing population growth. Climate Justice cannot be fought for and won. It is not a future…

Writing Sample–Part 7

June 24, 2013 by heatherlynmann

This is the next installment of a story begun in my June 5th posting. It is an excerpt from Ocean of Insight: A Climate Justice Memoir. Welcome aboard--H In the inky night--dressed in long underwear, fleece, waterproof bib overalls, Wellington boots, and a rain jacket cinched at neck and wrists--I…

Writting Sample Part 3

June 7, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Here is the next excerpt from Chapter One, Ocean of Insight, a memoir in the works. You'll find the beginning of the tale in the posting on June 5--H Confused, I drop down the companionway ladder to lay hands on nautical charts with the phone number of BASRA Headquarters. The…

Writing Sample Part 2

June 6, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Here's the continuation of yesterday's post, a story from my current book project: Ocean of Insight. I encourage your comments and suggestions. Thanks, H Chapter One (continued) The temperature is dropping noticeably and sky and ocean froth in the same, dim-soviet color palate. If the storm hadn’t come so quickly…

Keep On

June 4, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Keep on listening to the cry of the world. Press on in the medium of your life. You will be imperfect in your actions, but your compassion and strong desire to act on behalf of others will guide you toward skillful means. Touch seeds of courage when not understood by…

A Quote from Futurist Paul Gilding

May 27, 2013 by heatherlynmann

To hold the paradox in our heads--that things are desperately dangerous and urgent but we must act positively and full of hope--is an enormous test for the mind and the soul to act together.The Great Disruption: How the Climate Crisis Will Change EVERYTHING (For the Better)

Cheerful Cataclysm

May 25, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Evidence is in all places Earth is berthing a Culture of Awakening Larger than religion, science, nations, or economics. The fierceness of discourse Incalculable investments undermining compassion These are the noises and graspings of society's dying, narrow self. We are greater than fright-filled limitations We are the seasons incarnate Exploding…

The Insight Environmentalist’s Four Noble Truths

May 20, 2013 by heatherlynmann

1. Environmental advocacy is difficult, frustrating, and only occasionally successful work--yet it is vital. 2. Much of the dificulty comes from a craving for change; individual fear, anger, greed, jealousy, and desire for accomplishment; and the expectation we can control great economic, social, and environmental forces. 3. There is a…

Earth Holders’ Heart Sutra–Part Five

May 13, 2013 by heatherlynmann

This post concludes the discussion of my revisions to the classic Buddhist text, The Heart of the Prajanaparamita. You will find the revised text--The Earth Holders' Heart Sutra--below in Part Two. Battle-weary activists can let go of personal baggage and the scorecard of environmental wins and losses because scorecards are…

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