Frequently I hear that politicians are trusted about as much as used car salespeople. Politics can be so dirty! Yes, democracy is a messy business—especially when it’s actually practised. Which is why the decision to remove the beloved Colliery Dams could be seen as the worst example of democracy, or the best. The mess began […]
Author Archives: Ian Gartshore
Connecting With One Another
Life has its ups and downs. Certainly some of us experience them more than others. They can be small (getting over a cold, receiving a note of appreciation) or large (being laid off or recovering from cancer) and everything in between. Neuro-scientists have discovered unless we are able to feel ‘negative’ emotions our ability to […]
From Environmentalist To ‘Sustainabilist’
Most thinking people care about the air we breathe, the safety and quality of the food we eat and the water we drink. Living healthy lives is a common desire. Yet those who wish to have a healthy and sustainable planet–one that provides all people and organisms with clean air, water and food—are called (evil) […]
Relationship
Living, as we do, in the part of the world focused mostly on individuals, it is easy to miss the power and strength of belonging to human and animal relationships, the earth, the Spirit, and even oneself. It is true that doctors, lawyers, financial folk, therapists, and most professionals principally occupy themselves with individuals. They/we […]
Spring
Spring is a wonderful time of the year. The colours, fresh aromas, sounds of birds, and longer daylight hours awaken me and invite me to connect with the planet and my friends. I need the spring-time, not only in the physical sense, but also in the spiritual and emotional sense. It is too easy to […]