Our Precious Earth

I've experienced a shift in my perspective on climate change, but the terrain is the same.  
The name of the blog remains unchanged, we're just going to explore a sunnier path. 

Profoundly positive emotions pay a primary part in predetermining well being throughout our lives. Is that something we can all agree on?

For each of us, many of the most memorable, even riveting, episodes that produce these compelling emotions arise from magical encounters with NATURE---generously provided by our Earth.  

Such intensely positive emotions create ripples that strongly influence all aspects our lives. In fact, those vibrant images and deep feelings stay with us throughout this lifetime and beyond. 

This means that a dynamic, healthy Earth plays a significant part in our very well being, as well as in providing us with life's basic needs. Therefore, the Earth is truly precious to each of us and any of our acts of caring on its behalf resonate in all dimensions. 

A heightened understanding of our intimate connection with the Earth lowers thresholds of change. This growing sense of ease about change gives rise to positive momentum. Acts of caring for the Earth become a central part of our awareness, nourished by an array of individual and mutual benefits stretching across all times. Importantly, moving toward the increasing light of positive momentum creates a cascade of possibilities missing from efforts to merely escape darkness. 

So what acts might produce positive momentum in caring for our precious Earth? All kinds--SIMPLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, WISER BUSINESS DECISIONS and UNEXPECtED DISCOVERIES. These things have one thing in common--they express deep caring for our precious Earth, benefit all the Earth's inhabitants and contribute to a contagious enthusiasm born of EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS. 

Here's one outstanding example: Alaffia Sustainable Beauty Products. 
Positive Momentum!

Alaffia's Reforestation Project

~42,625 trees planted since 2006 to reduce impact of global climate change and desertification. ~Supporting women farmers with supplemental income ~Planting fruit and forage trees has multiple benefits Provides important food source (trees from first plantings are already producing!) Provides forage for livestock during dry season Reduces erosion, improves soil quality

http://www.alaffia.com/store/pc/Reforestation-Project-d22.htm

https://youtu.be/NxqfWXmKfXU?list=PLTZ5RiqfcPr8x0YBCiDv3cApU5g5GQjqB

MORE STORIES TO COME!