The world contains the earth and the earth is full of beauty.

Creating a just and loving world is easier than we think. It begins with connecting with the magnanimous and awe-inspiring natural world around us….

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… and by appreciating the simple blessings of each day – breath, body, light, moon, dreams…. It begins with opening our hearts. (Explore some techniques for doing this here.)

Our own well-being is intrinsically linked to the well-being of the world around us, and cultivating joy is key to making the world a better place. But we cannot be so obsessed with our own happiness that we forget that we are one.

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Spontaneous hugs, random acts of kindness, tender and truthful words, voluntary simplicity, and conscious, grassroots community action – these are the kinds of things that are healing us as a people and a planet.

Motivate and move me. Inspire them. Help us believe in the power and the possibility that exists within our minds, our hearts, and hands. Share the story of how you are making a difference, in the Comments section below.