Did you know?

It takes over 2,000 litres of water to produce a single t-shirt (and whole lot more besides). Cultivating conventional cotton is a dirty business that pollutes, poisons and keeps people in poverty and is far from sustainable. Thankfully, there are sustainable crop alternatives such as bamboo(antibacterial, soft and ultra sustainable), organic cotton and hemp.

Share and share alike...

I have a new found respect for the actress, Selma Halek lately. If you are a lactating mother and have an ample and plentiful supply of nature's bounty then why not help your fellow human beings by wet nursing their precious and vulnerable offspring(after all the young child's needs come first). This is a beautiful selfless act that any lactating mom to do in such circumstances and should be encouraged and supported not condemn. I feel there should be more 'Selma Haleks' in the world and for this reason alone she is my hero(and anyone else who is wet nursing:) of the week.

Happy Birthday Jennifer Aniston!

Happy Birthday, Spring Chicken:)

Lots of love, hugs and blessings to you!

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One World One People........

As a consumer we have enormous spending power to change the dynamics of business markets and the Global Economy for good. We can have a fair and just World if we really want to. We can start by consuming less, recycling , being resourceful and supporting good business practices. These include: growing your own fresh produce
purchasing locally-sourced / organic produce
cycling /walking / public transport
adopting a healthier lifestyle ie vegetarianism
making own clothes / supporting charity shops / swap parties / recycling
supporting Co-operatives( ie Suma, Essentials) and good businesses( ie Peopletree)
responsible travel ie volunteering, leaving only footprints
cultivating a sense purpose / gratitude and peace( ie meditation)

Together we can save the World!


Global Gratitude Meditation Each Sunday Nicolya Christi from the UK inspired by the true leadership of Barack Obama has begun a beautiful global initiative.“Barack Obama is a special being, as are we all.Let us honor him and ourselves by thinking positive, beautiful thoughts.Let us remind ourselves that he is a part of the momentous and exciting changes that are gracing our world.Let us remember that the world is transforming, evolving and healing,as are we on a personal and collective level.Let us focus on the well-being within ourselves,the well-being of Obama and all being well in our world,as it is and is becoming.”Nicolya Christi
“I’m asking you to believe,not just in my ability to bring about real change…I’m asking you to believe in yours.”
Barack Obama

A big thank-you to the guys at yoga tribe and culture(I love my new kia yoga practice tank top:),Ascension( I love my new sun and wind energy sweatshirt, soo incredible soft and snuggly:), Kuyichi(I love my new organic jeans:) and of course to all at adili for sourcing them all!

I love Aussies:)

Special thoughts, prayers and unlimited blessings to our Aussie siblings in S. Australia, Victoria and NSW. Despite this setback the Australian nation has shown an amazing resilience, courage and determination to rebuild their shattered lives. I salute you!

Shanti

Focusing on the bigger picture today and everyday....

I was saddened to hear of the veteran serial drama actor, Bill Roach's deep loss yesterday. His lovely wife Sara passed away unexpectedly having tea with her husband. Having grew up watching this gentleman's craft(aka Ken Barlow:) in the Seventies / Eighties one instinctively and intuitively feels he is an exceptional human being who just so happens to be on telly(as does his wife Sara who appears to be a kind and elegant lady)!

I think this sad news has taught me the fragility of life, thus to make the most of every second, of every minute, of every hour, of everyday(Life is for living, hint, hint;).

Life is too short to bear a grudge.

My thoughts, love, prayers and blessings go out to the family at this challenging time.

Life's lessons; Treating Yourself as a child;)

It's soo typical of Blighty, as soon as we get a bit of snow the whole of the UK's infrastructure shuts down! I'm hardly complaining mind I'm lovin' it;) I'm also lovin' good businesses that genuinely puts people and the Earth top priority prior to any profits. PeopleTree does just that and really puts the majority of businesses to shame. Good business should be mainstream( common practice and not a niche market as we know greed corrupts). Another good business I like is the Doy Bags, a Philippine's-based initiative where trash / rubbish(ie juice packets, sweet wrappers etc.) is weaved into bags and purses. I'm coveting the multicoloured bag with the bamboo handle! Please give your support by voting now in the The Observer Ethical Awards 2009(held in June)!

Blessings to all;)