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.

“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!

Want to reconnect with The Artist’s Way? Never heard of it? Whichever camp you’re in … If you’re needing a fresh take on life and would appreciate a safe haven & support of a group, Inspiration House is offering three different long-distant learning opportunities to tap into your creative, authentic self. CLICK to learn more.