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October 11th, 2010 - 12:01 pm § in Climate Change, Rainforest Trips

Kapawi Lodge recognized by United Nations

On Monday September 20, 2010, the UN held the Equator Initiative Awards Ceremony for the 25 most outstanding projects in the world that contribute to environmental conservation and community development.  Kapawi Ecolodge was part of this select group and was also awarded a special recognition for being placed as one of the top five projects worldwide.

The ceremony was held at the Museum of Natural History in New York.  Kapawi Lodge was built in traditional Achuar style and is owned and operated by the Achuar people of Ecuador.  This beautiful eco-tourist lodge has also been recognized by National Geographic.  Located on the southeast border of Ecuador, Kapawi Lodge is in the pristine Upper Amazon Basin of Ecuador.  

Read more about Kapawi Eco-Tourist Lodge and this prestigous award at http://www.kapawi.com  or www.Pachamama.org

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September 5th, 2010 - 11:53 am § in For Inspiration, Life in General, Women's voices

Perfect!

Yesterday a dear friend shared what is a powerful story for me.  On a recent visit with his 6 year old grand daughter, he noted that she declares everything, and he does mean everything she does, as “Perfect!”  Whether she is dressing her doll or painting a picture, when complete she [...]

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July 15th, 2010 - 9:38 am § in For Inspiration, Life in General, Women's voices

Afghanistan’s Oprah

Talk about making a difference and taking a bold stand!   Meet Mozhdah Jamalzadah! Mozhdah is a 25 year old Afghan superstar, as CNN notes, “in a country still struggling with war and a battle between ideologies and cultures.”   Mozhdah was born in Kabul but fled to Canada with her [...]

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June 1st, 2010 - 4:16 pm § in For Inspiration, Life in General

Amazing Grace – Just the black notes

Listen to this video from YouTube of Wintley Phipps singing Amazing Grace.  Wintley explains the song’s history first.  For those of you who already know the history, stick with it just the same … You will never think of the song Amazing Grace the same way again after you have heard[...]

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May 30th, 2010 - 12:10 am § in For Inspiration, Life in General

I choose love

In a world of choices, I am inspired to remember I choose love!   Thanks Shawn Gallaway and IChooseLove.org for this beautiful song! [...]

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May 3rd, 2010 - 9:59 pm § in Climate Change, Rights of Mother Earth

Honoring Earth Day 2010 Cochamba, Bolivia

What a place to be on Earth Day 2010! The sweet powerful energy of the gathering of an estimated 35,000 peoples from 149 nations crossing all economic boundaries was rejuvenating. Even now, back home the experience feeds my hope for our world.  Earth Day 2010 was the closing day of a “pe[...]

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April 14th, 2010 - 5:45 pm § in Climate Change, Rights of Mother Earth

Cochabamba Climate Change and Rights of Mother Earth Conference April 20-12, 2010

With less than a week before the First People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth world eyes are focusing on Cochabamba, Bolivia.  Over 15,000 participants have registered and the 17 working groups have been actively conversing electronically to debate and prepare fo[...]

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