(Depicted above is a sketch of Thomas More's Utopia, Originally Published in 1516) “It will, of course, be said that such a scheme as is set forth here is quite unpractical, and goes against human nature. This is perfectly true. It is unpractical, and it goes against human nature. This is why it is worth … Continue reading Utopian Visions of a Resilient Tomorrow
Month: May 2016
Life Lessons from a West African Tribal Symbol
The above feature image is an archaic tribal symbol that signifies 'unity through diversity', or unity and oneness despite cultural and other differences. It is one of a series of Adinkra symbols created by the Ashanti people of Southern Ghana, West Africa. This particular one, with the labyrinthine name of 'Funtumfunafu denkyem funafu', depicts two … Continue reading Life Lessons from a West African Tribal Symbol
Ideas for the Development of a New Ecological Paradigm
"We realize that the one contains the all, the greatest is in the smallest, and each particle of dust contains the whole cosmos. We are learning to love you and our Father more, and to love one another in the light of such insight. We know that this non-dualistic way of seeing things can help … Continue reading Ideas for the Development of a New Ecological Paradigm