On 24 April 2014, Dr Angeles Arrien passed away. Angeles was a cultural anthropologist, whose research into the symbols, myths and practices of indigenous people drew attention to the high degree of commonality between the values and beliefs of cultures around the world. Her book, The Four-Fold Way, distils elements of the spiritual wisdom of these cultures and presents it … [Read more...]
The Bird Ascends: RIP Maya Angelou
"The ancestors remind us, despite the history of pain We are a going-on people who will rise again." Maya Angelou When a writer dies where do the words go? No more words, yet the words that exist begin to glow as they speak from that echo we leave behind us. Last week Maya Angelou flew away at age 86. In Saved by a Poem, Kim Rosen recollects meeting Mayo Angelou at a … [Read more...]
Nelson Mandela’s legacy to climate change activists
We are sad and relieved that Tata Madiba has finally been released to fly free again. And we recommit ourselves to the struggle for climate justice as THE unifying factor which could link all of us passionately devoted to manifesting a fair and healthy world. Here is a moving piece by Alex Lanferna, green brother with great courage... “Sometimes it falls upon a generation … [Read more...]
Fukushima former Chief dies at 58
The nuclear power plant chief who led the life-risking battle to stabilize the cripple Fukushima reactors when they were spiraling into meltdowns two years ago has died of esophageal cancer. He was 58. Masao Yoshida died Tuesday in a Tokyo hospital, Tokyo Electric Power Co. spokesman Yoshimi Hitosugi said. TEPCO officials said his illness was not related to radiation … [Read more...]
Eco priest mourned in Cape Town
The country's Interfaith community lost a founding member in the beloved Father John Oliver, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Having seen him the previous weekend and responding to his urgent request that we help him save Princess Vlei outside Cape Town from threatening development, we were together building a story about this, his last passionate interest over the past … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Folk icon and activist Richie Havens
Folk icon and activist Richie Havens has died after suffering a heart attack this morning. He was 72. Havens is best known as one of the standout artists from the original Woodstock festival and film, though his career went far beyond just that career-making performance. His career spanned over four decades and included over 25 albums. He retired from full-on touring only … [Read more...]
