My Teacher on Being Present for Love
Here is a video of Thich Nhat Hanh speaking with Oprah about four Mantras of Love. Beautiful. Enjoy--H http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEUxFNkISnU
The Transition Towns Movement You Should Know
Around the world people are joining others in their community to find ways to break dependence upon fossil fuels, live sustainably, and get ready for climate disruptions. Collectively, a grassroots network of "Transition Towns" is beginning. Folks are not waiting for government to fix the problem; neither are they aren't…
Eating Less Meat: The Zucchini
Last week I wrote about my desire to eat less meat and more veggies because its good for the planet (see the August 12th post). To make an earth-friendly diet more enjoyable, I've gathered together some terrific recipes; they are worth sharing. Below you'll find "The World's Best Zucchini Bread"…
Report Card for my First Electricity-Free Day
Yesterday, I took a run at living an electricity-free day. In this personal protest against our nation's fossil fuel dependency, I envisioned twenty-four blissful hours of freedom from the power grid. But the reality of the experience, I must confess, is more an embarrassing tale of forgetfulness and ethical confusion.…
Podcast Link: “Sailing at the Earth’s Tempo”
https://soundcloud.com/heather-lyn-mann/sailing-at-the-earths-tempo Follow this link to hear a six-minute reading of my latest published work: "Sailing at the Earth's Tempo." Or, you can find the article in the summer 2013 issue of The Mindfulness Bell, a publication of Plum Village. Enjoy--H
A Reason for Hope
Environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author Paul Hawken estimates there are as many as two million organizations dedicated to ecological sustainability and social justice at work around the globe. We are not alone in our vision for a kinder world for all.
How to Meditate and Why
"Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out. In. Out." These words are my inner voice speaking as I begin my daily meditation practice. I learned these simple words from my teacher, the Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. They are a…
#EcoBuddhism.org–A Resource for Mind, Spirit, and Action
Here is a wonderful website focused upon the science, wisdom, and solutions surrounding climate change. I encourage you to spend time exploring EcoBuddhism.org Kudos to John Stanley and team!
Don’t Like the Meat You Love: A Recipe for Change
I love meat. Whether it's Sunday morning bacon with eggs, a platter of colorful sushi with friends, or a quick sandwich-to-go on the road--meat is easy to get and satisfying to the taste buds and belly. My favorite holiday traditions center around meat: the Easter lamb, Forth-of-July brats and burgers,…
Join Me: The Electricity-Free Day Challenge
What would it be like not to use electricity one day a week for a month? When I'm living on my sloop at sea, the absence of electricity could be dangerous because I need it--sometimes urgently--to start the engine and drive out of harm's way. But on the boat, I…