Books

Living Green – Books for 2012

Jan 03, 2012 No Comments by Carol Hohle

Thanks Hollister for sending along a great link recommending several good books for the new year. The website, Simple Organic – Green Living for Real Families, offers a list of 12 worthy books – a little something for everyone from tips for raising a baby in an eco-friendly way, to backyard gardening, to keeping a house clean with green cleansers, to theological musings on creation care. Be sure to check out “12 Green Living Books For Your 2012 Reading List.” … Another book on my list is from the National Council of Churches, God’s Earth is Sacred – Essays on Eco-Justice.

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Living a post consumer life

Dec 16, 2011 No Comments by Carol Hohle

Getting off the consumer bandwagon is hard! I’ve been working at it for about a half dozen years now and while I truly love a “less is more” approach to life it’s challenging at times to not go along with popular assumptions about “wanting more.” I recently picked up a copy of Juliet Schor’s latest book, Plentitude – The new economics of true wealth, to explore how I might deepen my commitment to a less material oriented lifestyle.

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Giving Gratitude This Season

Nov 03, 2011 No Comments

Thanksgiving is the traditional season when we think about counting our blessings, but gratitude is a wonderful quality to express any time of the year! If you haven’t focused on being grateful in a while or would like to cultivate it a bit more in your life this two-week exercise outlined in the workbook, The Blessings of a Grateful Heart- New Perspectives on a Spiritual Practice, is a simple and profound practice.

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The Art of Letting Go

Aug 12, 2011 2 Comments

I recently read Brene Brown’s book, “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.” It was a great read, but if I was her editor I would encourage her to rename it, “The Art of Letting Go.”

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Kerry Hamilton – Championing humanity’s potential

Jul 30, 2011 No Comments

In a soft spoken voice, punctuated with laughter and caring inquiry, Kerry Hamilton is encouraging to everyone she engages. A natural coach and champion of life, Kerry has expanded her coaching practice to include the reading public with the publication of her new and first book, The Leadership River – Translating Vision into Action.

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Living Green Reading Group

Jul 14, 2011 No Comments

It’s not too late — this group is launching Tuesday, July 26! Add some eco-books to your reading list this summer and join with others for a couple conversations via conference call.

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