Monthly Archives: March 2012

Last week, I took a walk on the mountain near my house, hoping for some fresh perspective and relief from my crowded brain. I was out of inspiration. Life felt boring, overwhelming and kind of like one task after another. … Continue reading →

Most of the plant foods that we eat, as well as most of the plant foods eaten by the animals we eat, exist and grow because of the labors of honeybees and other winged pollinators. The pollinators are after food … Continue reading →

My friend Ocean Robbins is guest posting for us today on how to banish self-hate and accept who you are. Self-criticism is pretty common.  After all, we are usually the world’s #1 experts on our own shortcomings.  If finding fault … Continue reading →

This year, after 16 years, I was going to skip the annual trade show for our industry. We had plenty of people to be at the booth and set up, and I thought, I’ll focus on the infinitive undone projects … Continue reading →

Covering up when we feel bad is reflexive. Something hurts, and we put a layer of defense on top. I’ve been noticing how the opposite choice gets me closer to where I want to be. Something hurts, and we say … Continue reading →

In yesterday’s blog (link here) I talked about how big business is affecting the way we eat. Today, I’m continuing the conversation with a focus on genetically engineered foods (GE or GMO foods) and how to make good choices to … Continue reading →

How safe to eat is our food?  If you ask the FDA and Monsanto, you’ll get a whole lot of what is literally the propaganda of our times. I don’t believe them, you shouldn’t either. I’ll take it a step … Continue reading →

Last October San Francisco welcomed a new French import: the flash mob-esque, clandestine Le Diner en Blanc. Dinner, revelry and a blizzard-like descent of over two thousand people, all wearing white. No one knew until just before the evening began … Continue reading →

I woke up this morning feeling the weight in my body of the last few days’ troubles and disappointments. I started going over them in my mind, that heaviness spreading in my throat and chest like a dark ache. The … Continue reading →

In every spiritual tradition, there are values for serving others, for spreading abundance, for caring for people who need our help. It’s a basic human need. In order for this ‘giving’ to work, someone has to be willing to receive. … Continue reading →