[Fear] means that we are human beings walking into the unknown, and that we are risking breaking with others for something we believe in.

The spirit that I am advocating is reframing how we view the world, and shifting from the negativity of lack and "not enough" to the positive frame of aligning with Nature.

For me, just showing up for the traveling and writing gave me the power to overcome my fear of fear.

My path has not been smooth. But the great thing about getting to be an elder is that you can look back and see the intense times of confusion and challenge, and see that if you keep walking through them, they can lead to times of great satisfaction and reward.

I think that luxury has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with beauty.

much agricultural land which might be growing food is being used instead to 'grow' money (in the form of coffee, tea, etc.).

With organic approaches, women - who have been gardeners for millennia and mothers forever - can rise because of their intimate knowledge of nature.