Brutus is not happy with the weather man

Bru and I have been walking every morning...  Sometimes with friends, sometimes alone, but either way we haven't missed a morning in awhile.  Today, thunder is a bit too intimidating and it is raining and wet...  So, here we sit like the kids in the cat in the hat, looking out the window, Bru whining and me wishing again for sunshine...  Wonder what kind of fun inside games we can play? Good thing we don't have a fish...

American Medical Association Council on Science and Public Health Report

This report came from the American Medical Association's Council on Science and Public Health.  It is important that we share this information so that we can feel healthier in our bodies, which translates into happier human beings, which again translates into happier families and communities, which one more time translates into a happier healthier world! Kudo's AMA!

“Beyond the issue of poor nutritional quality are methods of food production and distribution that have additional negative effects on human and environmental health. These methods have contributed to the development of antibiotic resistance; air and water pollution; contamination of food and water with animal waste, pesticides, hormones, and other toxins; increased dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels (including fertilizers); and a food system that is increasingly vulnerable to accidental or intentional contamination. These methods of food production and distribution are inherent parts of the prevailing agricultural system, which is may be referred to as “conventional farming, modern agriculture, or industrial farming.”

In other words, it’s time to find a new way of doing things.

As part of the AMA policy resolution:

- That our AMA support practices and policies in medical schools, hospitals, and other health care facilities that support and model a healthy food system, which provides food and beverages of naturally high nutritional quality, is environmentally sustainable and economically viable, and supports human dignity and justice.

- That our AMA encourage the development of a healthier food system through the US Farm Bill and other federal legislation.

- That our AMA consider working with other health care and public health organizations to educate the health care community and the public about the importance of healthy and ecologically sustainable food systems.

According to the same Council on Science and Public Health report “Optimal public health requires a good, healthy food supply, but the United States cannot have a good, healthy food supply without a sustainable food system.”

I do believe the sun will shine again

Lots of rain this weekend... I remind myself how happy my tomato plants are and how happy I will be once the sun shines and ripens those juicy tomato's...  Just gotta keep remembering the sunshine.  It will come!  

On another note, looks like the first workshop in the Sanctuary is packed!  Got 30 people who have signed up for the Astrology workshop and Nance is moving today.  So, cuttin' it close, but have folks helping me get the space ready for wednesday.  Yeah!  It will be ready!

AND, if you get a chance, visit Nance in her new space on Main street.  She is in with BunApetite Bakery so you can enjoy art and yummies for the tummy all in one place!  

Definition of Insanity

If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got...

This statement is screaming at me today. Many conversations in my little village lately about "change" but it is fascinating to me that those speaking about change are doing the same things that have always been done -- I hear "that's the way its always been done" and other cliche's.
It makes me crazy (eeeeeeekkk).
In my opinion (and remember this is only my opinion and not meant to judge anyone elses thoughts) our best bet is to all get together... Create community... STOP the madness... Do and think differently - it is safe! The Universe WILL provide! Lets NOT do what has always been done, lets DARE to be different, lets LISTEN to our hearts and remember we ALL want to be happy. Okay, there I have opened the door, peeked inside, and wow have I seen an amazing future - which begins right now in this moment!

The Grouchy Ladybug

Went to my dear friend Eliza's daughter's kindergarten graduation tonight.  They incorporate a play with graduation every year, and this year Liza's daughter was the star -- the grouchy ladybug! It was so cute and funny and amazing AND it reminded me of how quickly time passes.  I saw the daughter of my daughter's babysitter and grandchildren of my friends...  Wow, is that dating or what...  Anyway, the moral of the play was to share what you have and there is plenty for everyone!  Yeah, I love that our kids, our future, are being taught this truth.  Let's hope that the concept and the seed have been planted so we can all watch our future grow.  Let's live in the truth of love, plenty for all, abundance, non-competition, joy and sharing, and lets impart that truth to our sometimes grouchy ladybugs.

Womens Symposium sometime in January 2010

Had a great meeting today... setting in motion the energy for a women's symposium sometime in January or February next year. Topics.. Matilda Joselyn Gage, feminist and activist; how the six nations influenced the womens movement and how we can learn from them; then a discussion on how to move forward in the world, not only as powerful women but as conscious human beings. Wow, I am so honored to be involved in bringing this to life here in Groton!!  For more information about Matilda, please visit the foundations website at www.matildajoslyngage.org.

Life is good ALWAYS!

Today in the Advanced ARCH training we are practicing radical forgiveness...  What a concept!  I'll keep you posted and hope to be able to share some insights tomorrow.  Enjoy the sun and remember...  To be able to forgive you need to be able to see your part in the event, maybe not here on the physical plane, but on the spiritual plane for sure.