How to become an environmentalist

By David Suzuki

Young people often ask me what they have to do to be environmentalists. They want to make a difference. My answer is, "Follow your heart. Do what you love most and pursue it with passion."

You see, environmentalism isn't a profession or discipline; it's a way of seeing our place in the world. It's recognizing that we live on a planet where everything, including us, is exquisitely interconnected with and interdependent on everything else.

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Humans may have loaded the bases, but nature bats last

Humanity is facing a challenge unlike any we've ever had to confront. We are in an unprecedented period of change. Exponential growth is causing an already huge human population to double in shorter and shorter time periods.

When I was born in 1936, just over two billion people lived on the planet. It's astounding that the population has increased more then threefold within my lifetime. That staggering growth has been accompanied by even steeper increases in technological innovation, consumption, and a global economy that exploits the entire planet as a source of raw materials and a dumping ground for toxic emissions and waste.

We have become a new kind of biological force that is altering the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the planet on a geological scale. Indeed, Nobel Prize-winning chemist Paul Crutzen has suggested that the current geologic period should be called the Anthropocene Epoch to reflect our new status as a global force - and a lot of scientists agree.  Read More

Lifeforces Newsletter, June 2011

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Welcome to the June 2011 Lifeforces newsletter We are offering many workshops over the next few months. If you are interested in taking a class that is not listed, please contact us: hari@lifeforces.org tel/fax 03-3472-1714 or petya@tokyo.com tel/fax 03-3357-2067 Directions to Lifeforces locations in Shinagawa and Shinanomachi: www.lifeforces.org/directions.shtml To subscribe or unsusbscribe to this newsletter please email hari@lifeforces.org

Free Energy Share Meetings in June & July Sunday June 12th & 26th July 10th & 24th 18:00-21:00 Lifeforces 2, Shinanomachi, Free Rainy season is on the way, but it's cool and dry at the free Energy/Reiki Share! Meet new people and share experiences. Learn more about channeled energy/healing and how it can enhance your life. Contact petya@tokyo.com for more information Workshop schedule: All of these classes can be taken by distance! Angelic Opening & Shielding of the Base Chakra level 2 Click here for course description Monday 6th June 19:00 - 21:00 By distance only Fee 7,000 yen Contact hari@lifeforces.org for more information Drisana level 1 Offered with Japanese translation Click here for course description Saturday & Sunday 11th, 12th June 13:00 - 17:00 Fee 33,000 yen Contact hari@lifeforces.org for more information Red Ankh level 1 Click here for course description Wednesday 15th June 19:00 - 22:00 Lifeforces 2, Shinanomachi, Fee 5,000 yen Contact hari@lifeforces.org for more information Neriya level 3 Offered with Japanese translation Click here for course description Wednesday 22nd June 20:00 - 22:30 Lifeforces 2, Shinanomachi, Fee 45,000 yen Contact petya@tokyo.com for more information Phoenix Rising level 2 Click here for course description Wednesday 29th June 19:00 - 22:00 Lifeforces 2, Shinanomachi, Fee 9,000 yen Contact hari@lifeforces.org for more information Quote of the Month: “Oneness - the destination you never left.”

Oneness The basic premises of any political system, be it capitalist, socialist or whatever, are fundamentally flawed as they are all based on the idea of limitless resources. Domestic product, wealth and so on cannot keep growing indefinitely. Yet this is what we are promised by politicians and is touted as the solution to our 'problems'. War and poverty exist, though, because those in power see resources as being scarce. Resources are something to be fought for, and the rich get richer while the poor get poorer. This situation is continued by the promotion of the 'us vs them' mentality, amongst other things. The fact is, neither viewpoint is accurate. While resources are not infinite, there is no scarcity. Scarcity is something that is manufactured by a consumer economy to give so-called 'value'. Diamonds, for example, are not particularly rare, but the major mining companies tightly control the amount on the market. Motor vehicles could be built that are very fuel-efficient and easily last 50 years. We don't even need to have a fossil fuel-based economy; solar, wind, wave, and especially geothermal energy could provide our energy needs for thousands of years to come, safely, cleanly and renewably. This is a sustainable economy. The only 'catch' to meeting everyone's needs is the lack of a global consciousness. Nations, religions, political groups, etc. all emphasise uniqueness and separation from the rest, instead of emphasising sameness. To an an extraterrestrial, our similarities far outweigh our differences, and as a species we must seem insane as we harm ourselves with war, pollution, habitat destruction, bad food, etc. Most people gain great satisfaction from helping others, but most of the time we look at others as, well, other, instead of realising we are all one. Book of the Month: Oneness Great teachers tell us that no amount of intellectual understanding will help us realise that we are all one, and that only love can bring about this realisation. Yet author John Greven has done a pretty good job of overcoming the intellectual barrier. To quote, " This book will offer no path, no exercises, no teacher no guru, no mantra, no nothing! It is not about self-improvement, spiritual growth, or hocus-pocus. "This is about totally radical discovery. It is about seeing who you are, who you have always been, and who you will always be."

Should You Try Tai Chi?

Should You Try Tai Chi?
Published: 6/5/2011

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If you've been searching for an exercise that is great for your overall health and provides mental and physical stimulation, try tai chi. Considered by many to be a gentle martial art, the term "tai chi" refers to a harmonious balance between the yin and the yang - the two forces of the universe. Those who practice tai chi work to perfect a series of physical motions that flow into one another very smoothly and gracefully, while the body is held straight and upright. The movements are gentle, continuous and circular, exercising every part of the body.

Tai chi is especially beneficial for those with osteoarthritis. It can help strengthen leg muscles, improve posture and promote balance, flexibility and mobility. It also can teach relaxation and focus, and is a way to synchronize the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. In addition, it helps many to develop concentration and coordination, and can reduce the risk of falls, a common concern of older people. Learn more about tai chi, including what to expect when you participate in a class and where to locate an instructor.