Wholistic Economics Evokes Happiness Naturally and Sustainably
When I was studying Economics Ross Gittins was an often quoted economist. There were a series of books called State of Play, the Australian Economic Policy Debate which I referenced extensively, I recall. I found Ross Gittins an excellent economist. I was walking through a shopping mall today and to my surprise saw his latest… Continue reading
Localisation Alternatives: Transitioning from Cities to Towns
The urban concentration and globalised way of life is becoming increasingly stressful and disconnected. I recall travelling around Australia talking to country folk, everyone I spoke to said they were very happy. I found that contrasted with the stress I see on the faces of people living in cities. So many with little time to… Continue reading
2012: A Kinder Human is Natural Selection
I wrote this tonight as my New Years Gift to the planet. As we step across the threshold to a new time zone.
2012 A Kinder Human
2012,
Is a shape-shifting year,
World-shifting to top gears,
The highest gear,
For this is a water shed year,
Breaking levies,
Breaking records,
As domino effects are tipping… Continue reading
Peace Pilgrim: Wisdom of Peace
http://www.peacepilgrim.org/steps1.htm#summ
THOUGHTS
* We can all spend our lives going about doing good. Every time you meet a person, think of some encouraging thing to say – a kind word, a helpful suggestion, an expression of admiration. Every time you come into a situation, think of some good thing to bring – a thoughtful gift,… Continue reading
Governance: The Planet is Pressuring Us To Be The Change
I would just like to comment on some of the issues raised below. What I see is the planet pressuring the peoples of the world to take action. It is raised in the press release at how quickly the world took action after World War II. It seems to me there was a shift in… Continue reading
WorldShift Response to G20 Cannes Declaration
This is an interesting response to the G20 Cannes Declaration and unlikely to be broadcast in the media. It asserts the world economic and financial issues are not the real problem. The real problem expands to the social, political, economic, financial and cultural system that is dominated by economy. The key issue is dominance of… Continue reading