Achieving the ‘Collective Dream’ of Future Sustainable Cities
Social equality will drive forward a sustainable ecological community, writes environmental scientist Paul Francis Bright as he describes his vision of a sustainable world. Sustainable cities of the future- I thought I knew exactly how these urban islands would be. However I am a country boy, so I decided that it might be prudent to do some initial research, just to confirm my theories and to see what city dwelling experts were thinking. To my … [Read more...]
Ten Ways to Make the World a Better Place
Most of us lead busy, hectic lives, but we still care deeply about helping others. In only a few minutes of a single day, you can make a difference in the world. Here are some suggestions that are easy to fit into your day. What a difference a day makes! 1. Bring Relief to Families Contact a homeless shelter for families in your area to ask how you might help with a field trip, picnic, or art workshop for its younger residents. 2. Buy Some … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day: 6/7/13 – Henri-Frédéric Amiel
"Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh, be swift to love, make haste to be kind!" - Henri-Frédéric Amiel … [Read more...]
The Wisdom of Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss, aka Theodore Geisel, was a wise man disguised as a children's author. Here are 30 of his quotes that can change your life: … [Read more...]
The Word, and Signs: Words From the Poet Laureate
Today we have two poems from David Tucker, the Poet Laureate of the Quantum Revolution. A Vermont-based poet, David is an insightful commentator on our internal and external cultural, spiritual and political milieu. Today's poems are The Word, God and I Thought There'd Be Signs. As an added bonus at the end, there is an excerpt from Chapter 37 of David's upcoming novel. First, the poems:
The Word, God
Why would I … [Read more...]Quote of the Day: 5/10/13 – Plato
"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."- Plato
… [Read more...]Quote of the Day: 5/7/13 – Martin Luther King, Jr.
"We have flown the air like birds and swim the sea like fishes, but have yet to learn the simple act of walking the earth like brothers." - Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...]
Meditation, Love and Socrates: Words From the Poet Laureate
Today we have three poems from David Tucker, the Poet Laureate of the Quantum Revolution.
The first is entitled Meditation, the next is To Learn How to Love, and the last is Socrates Speaks to the Children.
I hope you enjoy them.
Meditation
We cannot trap
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Quote of the Day: 1/24/13 – Carlos Santana
"The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace." - Carlos Santana … [Read more...]