On the heels of this week's IPCC climate change report, Findhorn Fellow, Paul Allen, addresses the big question, 'What will it take for us to find the will to change?' The IPCC report findings are grim; however, as Paul explains, "we now physically have everything we need to transform our energy and living systems. Once a cultural shift is catalysed, legal and political frameworks quickly follow suit." And not only that, Paul contends that "once we are equipped with the right tools, the way … Continue reading
New Story for Youth: President’s daughter in climate change protest
Fantastic awareness raising story as youth from all walks of life lead the way in protecting their future. For the full story see 'A typical president’s daughter probably wouldn’t blockade the world’s biggest coal port, but Milañ Loeak did'. Watch video
Bolivia’s New Story: ‘Mother Earth’ law to protect the environment
The Law of Mother Earth (“Ley de Derechos de La Madre Tierra”) holds the land as sacred - a living system with rights to be protected from exploitation, and creates 11 distinguished rights for the environment. A great example for all nations. For the full story see Law of Mother Earth by Light Worker. Watch video
Planetary: the trailer
'Planetary' trailer. Do you recognise anyone? "Do we need a new story or a new way of telling the story?" PLANETARY is a feature length documentary that expands on the mind-blowing perspective shared by astronauts and indigenous elders alike — that each and every one of us is inseparable from each other, the planet and the universe as a whole, a realisation that is both humbling and comforting. If more of us start to experience the simple truth of our interdependence and connection, we believe … Watch video
New story insights: A Findhorn Fellow’s feedback
Findhoron Fellow, Paul Allen reflects on the inspiration and learnings emerging from the New Story Summit: Inspiring Pathways for our Planetary Future, held at the Findhorn Foundation and Community 27 September - 3 October 2014. He offers practical steps we can each take to reduce our impact on the Earth now, whilst increasing our joy and quality of life - a good news story and a definite 'win-win' for people and planet. Continue reading
The New Story: Global Interdependence and Sustainable Settlements on Gaia in a Living Universe by Hildur Jackson
Hildur Jackson (centre) with May East (left) and Kosha Joubert (right) All Life is one and intimately interrelated. We influence each other and are dependent on each other all over the planet. We are one with nature, plant and animal systems. Every single person is responsible for the wholeness and can influence it. This is a new spiritual paradigm to replace a materialistic one with great implications. It was formulated about 100 years ago by science in the West, but ages ago in the East … Continue reading
Bridges made from living trees
Beautiful! The people of Meghalaya had to resort to using living trees because it is so wet - dead wood rots too quickly. In fact, Meghalaya is the wettest place on earth. via The Atlantic Continue reading