Next year, I hope to start everyday with a bit of hope – with insights and perspectives to keep pushing towards solutions. To spend some time to let ideas marinate, to observe, to taste and feel the fullness of thought leaders perspectives on relevant issues about our world. I want to listen – really listen. I want to go outside, touch the ground, experience the breeze, smell nature. I want to feel her within me, I want to hear her speak to me. I want to re-energize.
I am humbled to be part of project that will help others to do just that.
“Global Chorus a groundbreaking collection of over 365 perspectives on our environmental future. As a global roundtable for our times, in the format of a daily reader, this book is a trove of insight, guidance, passion and wisdom that has poured in from all over the Earth. Its message is enormously inspiring, and ominous in its warnings. And yet, united in a thread of hope, its contents are capable of helping even the most faithless global citizen to believe that we have the capacity to bring about lasting positive change in our world. Places at this roundtable are occupied by writers, environmentalists, spiritual leaders, politicians, professors, doctors, athletes, business people, farmers, chefs, yogis, painters, actors, architects, musicians, TV personalities, humanitarians, adventurers, concerned youth, concerned senior citizens, civil servants, carpenters, bus drivers, activists, CEO’s, scientists, and essentially those who have something thoughtful and visionary to say about humanity’s place upon Earth. Compiled for your reading as a set of 365 pieces, Global Chorus presents to you a different person’s point of view for each day of your year.”
I had the true pleasure of being at the Ottawa book launch and signing this past week. It was incredible to meet the editor, Todd Maclean, who envisioned this book 5 years ago. It speaks to what the power of a dream, ongoing effort, and an indomitable spirit can accomplish.
Grab a copy of this #1 Amazon bestseller, and join David Suzuki, Paul Hawken, Bill McKibben, William McDonough, Michael Reynolds, Rick Fedrizzi, Will Potter, Maya Angelou, Elizabeth May, and Jane Goodall by adding your voice in this global chorus.
The contributors for the book, were asked the following questions – add your own perspective in the comments below: “Do you think that humanity can find a way past the current global environmental and social crises? Will we be able to create the conditions necessary for our own survival, as well as that of other species on the planet? What would these conditions look like? In summary, then, and in the plainest of terms, do we have hope, and can we do it?”
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As a graduate student of ecopsychology at Viridis Graduate Institute, it is this very question that I pondered a few years ago and then prompted my search for an answer, ultimately leading to my enrollment in this particular program. As humans we find ourselves in a peculiar moment in the history of our planet. We are now the dominant species, and within a matter of a couple centuries, capable of taking down other life forms and life-giving systems that formed on our planet over millennia. Will we have the psychological wherewithal and resilience to overcome our present (global) ecological illiteracy? As an ingenious species, I believe the answer is yes. But we must transform our perspective from one of dominance to coexistence and stewardship with all species, including our own. It is obvious that we are an incredibly powerful and adaptive species, for better and worse. It is time to wield that power for the benefit of all living systems, rather than destruction of them. Despite the the feelings of despair which arise from the current condition, I will choose to stand on the side of Hope, working to create and facilite it into being.
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Beautifully expressed! Thank you for sharing your hope with us.
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Thank you so much for following my blog! I love yours and have clicked the follow button. I share your views on all of the important issues. This book sounds amazing. I’m going to have to get a copy. Peace and bright blessings to you!
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Wonderful! You’ll have to let me know how you like it.
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Will do!
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I love your blog! Thanks for following mine at learningtocry.wordpress.com
I might have already sent a thanks but I couldn’t remember and I have had a few glitches.
I see we are in the same page about many topics. Looking forward to reading more.
Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne!
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Reblogged this on curlyadventurer and commented:
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NOVEMBER 15, 2014 AT 1:10 AM
Laura,
“Do you think that humanity can find a way past the current global environmental and social crises? Will we be able to create the conditions necessary for our own survival, as well as that of other species on the planet? What would these conditions look like? In summary, then, and in the plainest of terms, do we have hope, and can we do it?”
Yes
Yes
Yes
Beautiful, like the face of every human, the view from every vista, the soul of all spirits. Like a supernova, sunset, and sunday morning.
Yes we have hope. Yes we can do it. The changes I have seen globally have given me hope. The thing about hope is…the more hope there is, the more hope there is. It is an ever expanding force. The transition for the 3rd to the 4th is on its way and there are more light bringers and thus more light each and every day.
blog me back if you want to discuss…
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Laura,
“Do you think that humanity can find a way past the current global environmental and social crises? Will we be able to create the conditions necessary for our own survival, as well as that of other species on the planet? What would these conditions look like? In summary, then, and in the plainest of terms, do we have hope, and can we do it?”
Yes
Yes
Yes
Beautiful, like the face of every human, the view from every vista, the soul of all spirits. Like a supernova, sunset, and sunday morning.
Yes we have hope. Yes we can do it. The changes I have seen globally have given me hope. The thing about hope is…the more hope there is, the more hope there is. It is an ever expanding force. The transition for the 3rd to the 4th is on its way and there are more light bringers and thus more light each and every day.
blog me back if you want to discuss…
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“Hope is an ever expanding force.” – Wow, that is powerful!
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I feel the same about your blog.
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Thank you so much. Your encouragement is so uplifting!
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Thank you for blogging!!!
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Thank you for letting
me find you !
Inspiring reading material!
Thank you!
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So glad it touched you! Thank you for your kind words.
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Love the blog name, Laura 🙂
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Reblogged this on Unknown Buddhist and commented:
Here’s a personal post from a blogger about being a global citizen.
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Thank you for sharing!
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