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May 8, 2013
"I have been and still am a seeker, but I have ceased to question stars and books; I have begun to listen to the teaching my blood whispers to me." --Hermann Hesse
We Have Everything We Need Already
"My grandmother never went to school, she never knew how to read or write, and she was such a wise and brilliant woman. She was incredibly creative, could come up with songs and dances and games right on the spot. She had tons of practical knowledge on herbal remedies and healing practices, and she was the most environmentally conscious person I know. Nothing ever went to waste; she would always make something out of anything. For her, everything was connected, and all life was important, from the ants, to the dogs, to the cows, to human beings. Because of her, I started asking about and looking for more of that kind of grounded knowledge." Shilpa Jain shares more about her work with Shikshantar, an India-based people's movement which aims to regenerate "living and learning communities" grounded in diverse cultures and languages.
BE THE CHANGE
Be a mentor to the next generation by befriending and spending time with kids in your neighborhood. Share your work with them, invite them to see a documentary, visit a local farm, or just take a walk.
