Category Archives: Personal Growth
Love and Simplicity
Why do we struggle to breathe a more righteous breath when we all end up in the same place? ~ Love I believe the essence of simplicity is to make room for that which you truly love, and strip away … Continue reading
9 Green Lessons From My Asian Parents
My parents grew up during the political strife and social upheavals of post-WWI Communist China. It was the Cultural Revolution, where Western influence was demonized, and all semblence of Western art and culture were burned and banished. It was a … Continue reading
Catch Me on Firefly Willows Radio
I’m being interviewed by Firefly Willows Radio host Mildred Lynn McDonald on Sunday, April 15, at 10:30am PST. We will be talking about how I “woke up” to environmental issues and chose to do something about it. If you are … Continue reading
Cultivating Your Voice
My beautiful friend Joy at Facets of Joy has released a marvelous free ebook celebrating International Women’s Day, called Cultivating Your Voice. A group of splendid female bloggers, myself included, contributed their words to this ebook, making it a fantastic … Continue reading
The Mind-Body Connection
Scientific evidence for the mind-body connection Continue reading
6 Words for 2012
If I had to pick one overarching theme, it would be Blossoming. Continue reading
Be Happy
I thought living with integrity would make me happy. But so far I’m not perfect, and so it seems happiness is not yet mine. There’s always something missing, something to strive for, something new to learn. When will the happiness … Continue reading
Breaking Social Barriers
Let’s focus on what we have in common instead of what’s different. Continue reading
Justice Begins With Seeds: A Tapestry of Global Family
This is the fourth and last part of a series of posts recounting my experience at Justice Begins With Seeds, a powerful anti-GMO conference held in San Francisco one month ago. See the first, second, and third parts. To celebrate … Continue reading
Justice Begins With Seeds: A People’s Movement
Anti-GMO movements can benefit from building local food sovereignty, through a local food bill of rights. The power lies in the people! Continue reading





