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Archive for July 16, 2015
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Kid Warrior for the Earth
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| Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is 14 years old, and committed to changing the world. This self-described "indigenous, environmental, eco hip hop artist and activist" is also the youth director of Earth Guardians, a nonprofit that empowers young people around the world to become involved in environmental activism. "The biggest challenge we face is shifting human consciousness, not saving the planet." Martinez says. "Because the planet doesn’t need saving; we do." |
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We all have a treasure inside us. That treasure is a spirit. That spirit is a beauty, peace, enjoyment: a happiness. My creativity is a kind of digging tool for searching out that treasure.
– Zoshi –
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Spirit Carver: A Conversation with Zoshi
Hidden away north of San Francisco there’s a special artist. He’s been called a spirit carver. An artist friend of mine, who is also a Buddhist priest, told me about Zoshi. When Zoshi lived in Japan he was studying to become a Buddhist monk. Zoshi told me, “I didnt show any carving to my teacher for a long time. Then one day I brought him a carving. He said, ‘Okay, you dont have to be a monk. You have to do this.'” This exquisite interview shares more. { read more }
Be The Change
Make something. Carve it or paint it or build it or sew or draw it. It doesn’t have to be perfect, or even “look good.” It can be anything. Just give it a try. You might be surprised. |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 