Not Yet a OneEarth Thinker and Doer, But on the Way

Somewhere in the last couple of years the thought came to mind: “Lee, you likely don’t have the size consciousness you need to think and live in OneEarth ways.” A humbling thought that took me only a short time before totally agreeing with it.

And then it got exciting! No need to be defensive, I realized. What’s important is to embrace the adventure of consciousness change. Of growing from superpower consciousness and MultiEarth thinking to Earth-size consciousness. I really liked seeing this as an adventure of personal evolution into capacities I’ve flirted with, sometimes lived into. But now I intentionally took on the assignment to increase my consciousness and seek more mature, in-harmony relationships with all of Earth’s creatures and systems.

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Being in Love—the Strongest "Energy Drink" to Boost Our Changes to OneEarth Ways

What’s the greatest energy for changing our lives and systems to live within our Earth’s bio-systems? It’s not more facts. It’s not new technology. Not a better paying job or professional achievement. Nor is it fear. No, the greatest source of energy for change on our planet is being in love. “Red Bull” step aside. New choices are empowered when our love for the entire Earth Community flows. Our love for animals and the biological diversity of Earth Community is widespread. We humans continually fall in love with the sheer Mystery that is Earth. Invoking love does not, however, factor into the economics of the MultiEarth story, whereas it’s at the core of the OneEarth worldview and economy. Just speak with the people who have stopped buying from chain stores, or with those who are farming small organic farms, or those engaged in urban farming. All convey their passionate love for what they are doing.

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