“Tenderness is what love feels like in private. Justice is what love looks like in public.” –Cornel West

Wangari Maathai is a hero of mine, as she is for thousands and thousands of others! Her life stands as a testimony to the difference one life can make. She passed away yesterday and it is so heart-warming to read all the tributes pouring out onto the information highway.

The global actions to save our planet last Saturday, 9/24/2011, was moving. Have a look at the photo gallery from events held around the world – it’s so inspiring to see this global movement!

Try out one “seven-day” practice each month, stay current with eco-news, and find support with others who are endeavoring to live more lightly and lovingly on the Earth. This autumn we’ll pick three practices, explore them individually on our own timetable, and check in with each other during a conference call each month to share and appreciate one another’s insights and good works!

This song from around the world features musicians who have seen and overcome conflict and hatred with love and perseverance. We don’t need more trouble, what we need is love. The spirit of Bob Marley always lives on. Watch and listen.

After you’ve been inspired and learned about the impact of climate change on 9/14-15 during the Climate Reality internet broadcast join the worldwide rally on September 24th, sponsored by 350.org, to demand solutions to the climate crisis. Events are being planned around the globe.