Re: Just joined - blindly

Posted on May 19th, 2009 by Jenny in Now I Can See The Moon

Hi Jenny,  Yes, I live the life I also have always dreamed of living as a child/teenager. And I'm glad I'm realizing that now. For the past year some developments/ongoings in my personal life have... More »

Re: about household cleaning products - Dr. Bronners

Posted on May 2nd, 2009 by Tsuya in Green on Gaia

As much as I love the idea of Dr. Bronners - that one soap cleans everything - I had a bad experience with it when I decided it would be a great sidekick to backpack... More »

For the Price of a Bear

Posted on May 2nd, 2009 by --- in Talespinner's Tavern

For The Price of a Bear :::clears throat::: It was a cold, clear moon-struck night between Here and There. I was looking for an inn to eat, drink and have a bit of rest when... More »

Impending Snowstorm in the City

Posted on May 1st, 2009 by J~E~S~S in The Dream Garden

These days, I jump out of bed and hurriedly get dressed to drive my son's school carpool. I haven't had a strong and memorable dream in some time because I don't have time to ruminate... More »

In Case i thought i knew something

Posted on Apr 28th, 2009 by michaelsits in DIVING DEEPER: A Writing Workshop

I have noticed more lately than usual how often The Universe takes care of things while I am busy thinking I know how this works. I just keep making plans and watching them recreated into... More »

Re: 2009 Spring Garden of Gratitude (cont.)

Posted on Apr 28th, 2009 by ohmsmom in The Gratitude Chain

i am grateful to have a bike and a backpack and that i know how to use them, to get to work.  feels good :)

Re: Hi, Bear :-)

Posted on Apr 26th, 2009 by Sylvia in Bear's House of Many Colors

Hi, Margo - Blackie the leopard has playmates ... cool!  [rich smile]  In my thirties I still travelled with a purple bear sticking its head out of my backpack ... didn't want her to suffocate,... More »

5th week - Life Visioning with Beckwith

Posted on Mar 24th, 2009 by debyemm in Living Metaphysics

Just a brief update.  I think the most significant thing, that came out of this last weekend's Life Visioning session, was the realization that I actually could make time (without adding alot of time and... More »

Re: Clueless in Korea

Posted on Jan 20th, 2009 by michaelsits in DIVING DEEPER: A Writing Workshop

A Fine and Fat Man in Korea “Pimonin, pimonin” she says as Lisa rubs my belly gently, lovingly.  Her little first grade hands stroke the somewhat round extension of my abdominal area.  She is in... More »

Re: The Bucket List

Posted on Dec 31st, 2008 by Erica in Gaia Young Adults

Live a healthier lifestyle Backpack around the world and create a book about it Start a reform movement Never stop being happy Help others be truly happy That might actually be it. Also I think... More »

What's your most vivid childhood memory?

Posted on Jun 21st, 2009 by KreaShine!

Let me share this childhood story, on this Honey Moon of the summer solstice :) And I will share a song in the blog later today. Alan and I created a new one for this... More »

In what areas of your life do you feel you're running?

Posted on May 11th, 2009 by debbychico

Well life is life and I do not think we can seperate it into areas But if you are alive and awake god has blessed you with another day of memories. We have to take... More »

Audacity

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Jeff Klein

Audacity is essential to entrepreneurs, artists, inventors, and other creators and innovators. This posting, written by my colleague and collaborator Julie van Amerongen, celebrates Audacity. Jeff “Success is the child of audacity.” ~Benjamin Disraeli I... More »

In Case i thought i Knew Something

Posted on Apr 28th, 2009 by michaelsits

I have noticed more lately than usual how often The Universe takes care of things while I am busy thinking I know how this works. I just keep making plans and watching them recreated into... More »

Liberty's Easter Report

Posted on Apr 13th, 2009 by Julie Christine

Hello blogland.  I had dharma tink as my invisible friend yesterday when i went down to the World Peace stupa to prostrate to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  I am writing this blog from a coffee... More »

send away the crimson waves, i'm headed out.....

Posted on Mar 9th, 2009 by Jane

forget internships, forget fellowships, forget structure. i'm going on a journey this summer. i'm going to hitchike, backpack, hop a train, stay in hostel, surf a couch, work a farm, and i'm going to do... More »

The Best Green Gear

Posted on Mar 9th, 2009 by sboyer

  Gear companies are doing their part to preserve natural resources by offering eco-friendly products. Here are just a few of the innovations you can use for your state park adventure. Greens to Go® This... More »

Eco Tips

Posted on Mar 9th, 2009 by sboyer

  One of the best ways to preserve your state parks is to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle. Use these tips while you travel and at home to reduce your dependence on natural resources-you'll save energy... More »

Write a thank you letter to something you take for granted.

Posted on Mar 9th, 2009 by otter

  Dear Water, When I was sitting here contemplating what one thing I took for granted to which I could express gratitude today, I took a sip of you from the large mug sitting here... More »

Clarity

Posted on Mar 8th, 2009 by Maricar

I am an emotional rollercoaster. Who isn't? I tend to empathize with such gravity for both those who hurt me, and for those who I hurt, that I feel like I have the worlds' emotions... More »

After endless days of commuting on the freeway to an antiseptic, sealed-window office, there is a great urge to backpack in the woods and build a fire.

1. when bombing, dress like a nerd, try your best to not look like the person who would be doing, what your doing...know what i mean. (no hoodie, head phones, and back-pack)

2.No matter what you do, when, or where you do it, you are going to offend someone...so just go ahead and do it anyway.

3.Travel as much as you can.

4.Corny, but true, "You only live once", so try to follow your gut.

5. When at a fast food spot, always order a water, then just fill it with soda at the drink fountain.

Entrepreneurs cannot be happy people until they have seen their visions become the new reality across all of society. They learn how to master whatever skills are necessary. I am, for example, modestly an introvert. However, I spent most of my days dealing with people. It helps hugely that my daily interactions are with wonderful, caring, creative entrepreneurs from whom I learn and with whom I connect. My decision to commit to the Ashoka vision turned in part on recognizing how important this balance would be. My escape for long backpack trips in the wilderness also helps. And so, of course, does finding colleagues who are complements–and with whom I and our values-based entrepreneurial community share so much that the fit works.

I like to describe innovation through an old – yet relevant – joke. 

The story is of two men who are mountain-hiking when they stumble upon a hungry grizzly bear.  Immediately, one of the hikers takes off his backpack and hiking boots and proceeds to put on his running shoes. The other hiker looks at him and asks, “What are you doing?  You can’t outrun a bear!” The first hiker responds, “I know, but I only need to outrun you!”

Independent travel does that, bringing temporarily together these wandering ships that would otherwise pass in the night. Relationships were mostly brief and sometimes downright fleeting. The barriers and masks of settled existence melted away, allowing strangers to become fast friends, if only for a day. We travellers needed that, having deliberately stepped away from the social safety net of family, school, work and community.

Freedom of the Hills

Freedom of the Hills is a pod for those that enjoy the beauty, grandeur, and challenges of the mountains and... More »

Dog Sports

A pod for all those who love sharing, encouraging, celebrating, and participating with their athletic dogs. A... More »