Acting locally and thinking globally takes on a new meaning when we view it from the level of unity consciousnesses. Global becomes the awareness that our connections with each other around the world and with the Earth and all her inhabitants operate whether we are conscious of them or not. The evidence that we have of this comes from all levels of our lives. We cannot exploit, blow up, or dump our waste in other areas around the world without having it affect our own air, water, economy, and karma. The local part comes from the awareness that our individual choices in each moment affect the whole. We no longer have the luxury of taking care of our own and letting the others waste away, of blessing our own armed forces and letting the others be maimed and killed.

The greater awareness now by consumers and businesses alike about the need for green technology and sustainable solutions shows me that we are on the verge of an amazing r-evolution. Yes, there are still those that don't get it on the spiritual level, but even they are seeing the financial wisdom of green and sustainable. The rising gas prices have led many to take a good look at the way in which we are living and question why we are so hooked into the materialism that keeps us working long hours and being stressed over finances to have more and bigger things. Many that I talk to really just want to be able to have the time to enjoy what they have, to spend time with friends, and to get out in nature. The impact on awareness and motivation to change is well worth the individual hardship that high gas prices may cause.

So we need to be aware of our connections to all things and beings and, at the same time, make choices that honor that awareness as we move through our own lives. Power to change the world resides within each of us in the ability to make choices with awareness in this moment. Create whatever reminders you need to hold that awareness as you go throughout the day. Perhaps we need to write a Declaration of Interdependence that might go something like this:

We, the People of Earth, acknowledge our interdependence and oneness with all things - all people, animals, plants, minerals, water, air, fire, earth and stars. We choose to live our lives in a conscious way that honors all of life and make choices in each moment that support the whole. We will use only what we need and share what we have, for we know that what happens to others that live on this planet with us will happen to us. In fact, we know in our hearts that there is no "other" - we are One People, One Earth, and One Heart.

One Heart beats within
Your heart and mine are the same
Only minds differ

If you have comments on this newsletter or ideas for future topics, call Linda Heron Wind at (585) 924-5620 or send e-mail to LHWind@aol.com.

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