Resources
Information and inspiration are vital for taking action and making positive change in the world. On this page you will find some of my favorite sources for this. I always encourage people to first shop locally and support your local businesses. However if you do not have a way to get these resources locally I have links that you can click through to purchase directly.
Click on the symbols below (notes, books, videos)
Also, we are amassing a growing collection of quick-guides on ways to live more sustainably. Click on the "recycling" symbol.
-
Philippo Franchini
My dear friend and birthday brother, Philippo Franchini, is a diversely talented musician. From Flamenco, to Blues, to Kirtan, this guy is one heck of a talented artist. Plus, I just love him. You can go to one of his sites directly to hear more.
-
Jillian Speer
My dear friend and brithday sister, Jillian Speer, is a wonderful and fun musician. I adore this woman, she embodies Goddess energy in such a gorgeous way. You can go to her site directly to purchase her music and to learn more about her.
-
The Silent Awakening
Tina Malia has a voice that is out of this world. I love this woman. She is beautiful inside and out and her music moves me. Her song, "Heal This Land" on this CD makes me cry every time I hear it.
-
Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet
I am a JOYOUS Vegan! And i love inspiring others to try on the Joyous Vegan lifestyle! This book is a wonderful, informational tool to help anyone on the journey of becoming a HEALTHY and Vibrant Joyous Vegan. This book has been my Vegan Bible in many ways. Loaded with great information as well as delicious recipes, this book really helps break down the nutrition facts and myths of choosing a vegan diet.
-
Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sun Dance
Leonard Peltier is an activist and member of the American Indian Movement (AIM) who has been wrongfully imprisoned for the death of two Federal Bureau of Investigations agents who were killed during a 1975 shootout that the FBI started on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. This book is amazing. This is one of the very few books I have reread many times. For more information and ways you can help, please go to www.leonardpeltier.net.
-
Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home
I have known Renee Loux for many years. She brings beauty, elegance, and grace to all she does including living eco-conscious. This book is a great resource for ideas for living more green with beauty and elegance.
-
The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems by Van Jones
Van Jones has been a dear friend for many years. He opened my eyes to take a deeper look at how racism works in the world today, in particularly in the U.S. He helped me in the journey (which feels like a life journey) of undoing my own inherent racism which exists because of the priveledge I experience based on being white. I shared with him the idea that we can not have lasting justice and peace for people, if we do not at the same time work for justice for and peace with the planet. It has been amazing to have him as ally, peer, and friend. I have learned a lot from him, and you could learn some great things, or just have a new frame work for things you already feel and know by reading his book.
-
Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Social Movement in History Is Restoring Grace, Justice, and Beauty to the World by Paul Hawken
To be reminded of just how big, beautiful, and diverse our movement family for a healthy, just, and thrivable world is, check out Paul Hawken's book. Paul is another dear friend and someone whom I have learned a lot from. I am blessed to know him in this incarnation at this time.
-
Seane Corn - Vinyasa Flow Yoga - The Body And Beyond (Beginner/Intermediate II), DVD
Seane Corn is an incredible woman, human being, yoga instructor, friend and ally in The Engage Network with Off The Mat, Into The World. I am a huge fan of her teaching style. For more information on her great work with Off The Mat, you can go to http://www.offthematintotheworld.org/.
-
The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition)
Because we need to remember that even though the issues we face our serious, we don't need to take ourselves so seriously. Because we need to remember that every breath is a miracle, and therefore life is a celebration even in the midst of hardship and grief. Because we need to remember that Love is the greatest force of all. This movie is one of my all time favorites! The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition) ~ Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright Penn, and Chris Sarandon
