Now is the season to stand up for what matters. To stand against hate. To stand against prejudice and intolerance. To stand for respect. To stand for protection of the vulnerable. To stand for Pride Month and stand for justice. To act in ways small and large that make a difference.

Jack kornfield

Stand for Respect

Warm greetings dear friends, 

With the solstice, we in the Northern Hemisphere have entered a time of summer’s bright outer light. But the earth needs our inner light as well, the heart’s light of mindfulness and compassion, dedicated to care for ourselves, our planet and the vulnerable on it. Individually, your practices of awareness and lovingkindness can steady you, help you embody courage and compassion, and from this calm and wise presence bring benefit to those in need. I know you already express your care in many ways. 

Jack kornfield

Namaste

Deep listening

Listen with compassion

Handle painful emotions

First compassion

Listen to yourself

Practice

Listen to other person

Only listen

Thich Nahn Hanh

Earth Democracy is a worldview, paradigm, and practice based on the recognition that everything is interconnected. The Earth is living. The Earth has rights. And we as humans have duties to care for the Earth and regenerate her soil, seeds, biodiversity, water, and food systems. Our rights flow like a spring from our duties.

Vandana Shiva