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If we don\u2019t love the land, we won\u2019t protect it. And then we\u2019ll lose it. The earth is a living system and our well being is closely tied to the health of the planet. Everything is interconnected; there\u2019s no separation. The air we are breathing was on the other side of the planet a few days ago. We\u2019re inhaling the oxygen that trees exhale. The molecules of our bodies are the same molecules of the planet: oxygen, carbon, and water. If there\u2019s pollution on the planet, it\u2019s in the body too.   <\/p>\n

Now, with the acceleration of global warming and climate change, there\u2019s awareness and a great urgency to halt these changes; we can\u2019t continue at this pace.  <\/p>\n

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Brahma Kumaris Illustration.<\/p><\/div>\n

On some level people know our current lifestyle is destroying the physical and emotional health of human beings, all other species, and the planet. The wealth of spiritual knowledge is gradually being replaced by physical wealth, as the \u2018almighty dollar\u2019 becomes our support.<\/p>\n

\u201cHuman beings didn\u2019t evolve to sit at a desk for eight hours a day to earn money slouching over a computer screen.\u201d In buildings and windowless offices with fluorescent lights, we are removed from our natural habitat.  By depending on \u2018physical wealth\u2019 instead of \u2018spiritual wealth\u2019, our connection with nature has weakened or broken, resulting in the misuse and destruction of our natural resources. It is causing nature and the animal kingdom to suffer, and not surprisingly, stressing people as well. <\/p>\n

What everyone is really hungry for \u201cis to feel alive, to feel good.\u201d To do this, pay attention daily to the rule of Step Out and Step In.<\/p>\n

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Brahma Kumaris Illustration.<\/p><\/div>\n

Step Out and See the Light: <\/b>See nature. Spending time outdoors reminds us that we\u2019re part of the natural world, the larger cosmos, and dependent upon it. Studies show that being in nature improves mood and sleep, accelerates healing, increases the ability to focus, and boosts the immune system.  <\/p>\n

\u201cI often sit on my back porch as the sun goes down and drink a toast to nature. It’s my way of paying homage to the beauty of nature. The experience is very calming, meditative and spiritual. I wish more people in the world could partake of these things and appreciate the benefits.\u2019 – Owego Pennysaver Readers Column –<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Brahma Kumaris Illustration.<\/p><\/div>\n

Step In and Become Light: <\/b>See through your third eye. Take time to go within the self and be in silence; it is the source of power. Do not think too much. When we learn to create silence in our minds, peace will flourish in the soul. Take time to listen to the language of nature and to listen with your mind to God. Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul. Take time to appreciate the sustenance and wisdom of nature. Thus, feeling loved and protected, nature will once again applaud and \u201cdrink a toast!\u2019 to mankind. <\/p>\n

Resource: Peace Village Bookshop at www.peacevillageretreat.org\/all-books.html<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

(You can contact Sister Chirya Risely, from Owego, at bkchirya@gmail.com<\/a> or at chirya.risely@peacevillageretreat.org<\/a>.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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