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Eco-Mind: Creating the World We Want: A Conversation with Frances Moore Lappé

Mar 14, 2012 12:39PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Cultivating an ecological worldview can uplift us from disempowerment and despair to empowerment and hope.

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Choosing Forks Over Knives: Doctors Advocate a Plant-Based Diet

Feb 29, 2012 03:47PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Transitioning away from animal-based and processed foods offers vast benefits for people and the planet.

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The Benefits of Burnout: An oxymoron? Not according to psychologist Joan Borysenko.

Jan 10, 2012 07:57PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Psychologist Joan Borysenko, the author of Fried: Why You Burn Out and How to Revive, suggests that we view burnout as an invitation to a more authentic life.

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Deepak Chopra Explores Conscious Being

Dec 28, 2011 12:32PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Experiencing pure consciousness—feeling “at home” simply by being alive—helps us become agents of change to shift and transform ourselves and the world.

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Exploring the Last Frontier with Astronaut Edgar Mitchell

Nov 30, 2011 11:54AM ● By Linda Sechrist

In 1971, as his Apollo 14 spacecraft sailed back to Earth, Mitchell had a life-changing experience: He understood that the beautiful blue planet to which he was returning was part of a harmonious and whole living system and that we each participate in a universe of consciousness.

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Empower Local Businesses to Strengthen Local Economies: Success Tips from Advocate Michelle Long

Oct 31, 2011 10:50AM ● By Brian Clark Howard

Michelle Long, the executive director of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), discusses how we can boost our communities’ triple bottom line: people, the planet and profit.

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An Interview With Frances Moore Lappé: Co-leader of Small Planet Institute and author of Diet for a Small Planet

Oct 05, 2011 06:35PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Frances Moore Lappé believes that if we embrace the principles of a Living Democracy, centered on individual citizen involvement, we can locally solve global problems, together.

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Loving a Sustainable Life: Heartfelt Perspective from Actress and Activist Daryl Hannah

Sep 28, 2011 10:17AM ● By S. Alison Chabonais

Actress Daryl Hannah is shedding light on environmental issues and working hard to help improve the way people treat our planet.

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Putumayo World: Dan Storper’s Music without Borders

Aug 31, 2011 10:10AM ● By April Thompson

Putumayo World Music founder Dan Storper shares his thoughts on the uplifting, culture-sharing benefits of international music.

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Upgrading School Food: Chef Ann Cooper Helps Kids Eat Right

Jul 29, 2011 11:54AM ● By Ellen Mahoney

Chef Ann Cooper, the “Renegade Lunch Lady,” is transforming school menus to offer smarter, healthier foods.

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