The leaves on the highest branch of a tree will eventually wither when the connection with its’ roots are broken. The very same is true for humans whose roots are planted deep in the soil of history through our ancestors. For many of us this sacred connection has been severed…

They say that lightning rarely strikes twice in the same place. Luckily, after 2 years of Covid doldrums the Lightning in a Bottle Festival strikes again at Buena Vista Lake near Bakersfield, California. If you have been missing the collaborative frequency of visionary festival culture and longing for the joys…

Earth Gratitude is an online festival and year-round resource of solutions filled with inspiration for those truly concerned about the health of our planet. Gone are the days that we can afford to drown in terrifying climate-apocalypse narratives. Effective activism now requires a balanced approach between regenerative solutions, community action…

If you are a sensitive human, someone who cares deeply about animals, people, and the beautiful planet we inhabit, then you have probably experienced some profound moments of despair recently. It is much easier to distract, dissociate, or numb ourselves from the pain but for some of us these strategies…

Conscious breathing has numerous physiological, emotional, and health benefits. By placing your hand on your chest, closing your eyes, and taking a deep breath one can begin to feel the loosening of constriction along with a release of fear and tension. After these recent years of political polarization, lockdowns, social-distancing…

Holidays are over, spring feels slightly out of reach, cabin-fever has set in and all you can think about is a midwinter escape. That’s why the lure of Tucson, warm weather and the enchanted Sonoran Desert are such an irresistible temptation at this time of the year. …

What if you learned that there is an ancient indigenous prophecy about this time that requires your participation? This prophecy comes from a mysterious tribe of people who live high in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains of Colombia. Their name, Kogi, means Jaguar and they have practically avoided…

Whether it’s Covid, forest fires, extreme heat waves, hurricanes, flooding, pandemic unemployment, or increased polarization in our communities, the last few years have been difficult for us all. Most people have experienced some sort of loss, hopelessness, or grief during this time. Despite any other ideological differences we may have…

If you are wildly in love with our planet like myself then you know how inspiring it is to learn about solutions to our ecological challenges. That is why so many people are talking about the endless applications of mushrooms to heal a wide range of personal, societal, and ecological…