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

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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

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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

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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

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The Mind-Body Connection

Scientific evidence for the mind-body connection Continue reading

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6 Words for 2012

If I had to pick one overarching theme, it would be Blossoming. Continue reading

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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

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Breaking Social Barriers

Let’s focus on what we have in common instead of what’s different. Continue reading

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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

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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

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