May/June 2003
Feature Articles
Holistic Health Q & A
by Julie Gatza, D.C.
To restore and maintain good health,
clean out your body's toxins first.
What is... Neurotransmitter Imbalance?
by John B. DeCosmo, D.O.
Depression, anxiety, fatigue and sleeplessness
aren't just in your mind. An imbalance of molecules in your brain could
be the cause.
UnCommon Sense!
by David Findlay
Winning the Pease.
Articles on the theme "Environmental Consciousness"
Cancel That Thought
by Dr. Audrey Craft Davis
You can stop contributing to planetary
pollution by changing your negative thoughts into positive ones.
An Inside Job
by Martin Montes
Recycling laws protect our outer environment;
good habits protect the inner.
Inside & Out
by Charles Larsen
If you're swimming behind a shark,
you'd better know where the rest of his family is.
Your Consciousness is Showing
by Nancy Buchanan
Manifesting the thoughts and things
that improve our personal and global environment.
Learning - Naturally
by Barbara Bedingfield
Helping children appreciate the environment
around them at the different stages of their lives.
Awareness of All Life
by Matt Guest
Our physical environment is a reflection
of our inner self awareness.
A Lost World?
by AnneMarie Dyer
The state of our environment is a reflection
of our overall spiritual condition.
Natural Wonders
by Suzanne Persons, Ph.D.
Connecting with nature is easy, and
often dramatic, when you live on Florida's Suncoast.
A Lost World?
by AnneMarie Dyer
What if war turns out not to be the real bad thing? What if the real bad thing is the spiritual condition of humanity? What if war is only a reflection of that spiritual condition and the spiritual condition itself is the great tragedy? War is a wake-up call to humanity. Perhaps consequences reflect back to us all that we have done previously. War may be the consequence of how we have been living our lives and involves searching for the cause of our mistakes, our downfall.
Pollution is primarily caused by human behavior and we all need to learn the educational program "Pollution-Free Behavior 101." Life is a series of circles, from seed to blossom to ripe fruit and finally to decay. We watch nature's annual cycle that encompasses all living things. Most people are out of touch with the subtle rhythms of the earth and the daily blessings of our natural world. We've miscommunicated with our environment for a long time, not knowing its language, and have complicated things with our great intelligence. We must renew our path, our connection to nature and to one another. Mother Nature appears to be in great pain. However, with our help, the Phoenix may rise again. It would be the sign of the world's regeneration, its new age of awareness and eternal peace.
Who has the courage to listen? Native America religion was based on a relationship with the earth and all living things. Their teachings constituted an approach to life -- a way of relating to the earth and one another -- that is very different from modern society's approach. Their method of teaching was through repetition of stories and rituals from generation to generation, so that Native American children grew up with a sense of belonging. From the day they were born they were introduced to the elements; this began their relationship with their environment. As children growing up, they naturally related to the environment and were not looking down upon nature. They were on the same level as nature, respecting each blade of grass, each leaf. We ignored the wisdom of elders and so they went away. The death of their ideas may be evil's grandest gesture.
A future must be created in which non-polluting, inexpensive energy is abundantly available. We must develop renewable energy sources, conserve that energy and protect our environment. We must become self-sufficient. The majority of energy used is from coal, oil and natural gas. These fuels are in limited supply and their use results in air pollution, acid rain, pollution from mercury and other contaminants.
Environmental toxins are responsible for many deaths annually. The indirect costs of pollution, such as those associated with health care and acid rain, affect our overall quality of life.
In addition to environmental hazards, the majority of our waters are so polluted from toxic agricultural and industrial pollutants that they are unsafe for swimming. Hundreds of thousands of sea mammals are being killed by drift-net fishing.
The war is not the problem, but rather the result of our dependence on foreign oil, thus creating instability for the US and other countries. Desert Storm's purpose was to defend our oil interests in the Persian Gulf region and that oil is responsible for almost 50% of our trade deficit. To become independent and efficient with the utilization of our energy, we must eliminate the hazards and find renewable resources.
Americans need a long-term plan for conservation. We lack hydro- electric, wind, compact fluorescent lighting, solar power and fuel cell sources. We must create energy self-sufficiency and add to the economic prosperity of the nation. Financial incentives for homeowners and industry to use energy-efficient measures, along with performance standards for energy, could provide the path. We must stop subsidizing fossil fuels and federal funding of nuclear energy plant reactor construction. No one can ensure nuclear containment and non-proliferation. Have we become too political?
Industrial sources of pollution must be eliminated at their source. A suitable plan must be implemented to control timber cutting and end needless destruction of forests and the death of many species. Trees are necessary for maintaining the balance of our atmosphere.
Cleaning up the environment would actually pay a dividend of increased energy efficiency and economic vitality by reducing health risks and medical costs. Current agricultural practices produce food that is hazardous to health; they damage soil and pollute water. Genetically engineered foods should be a top priority, given proper testing. Chemical-free food is possible and would likely result in more widespread use of vegetables, fruits and plant-based proteins. We all need to be educated on these issues. Common pesticides pose a real and present danger to water quality, wildlife and human health.
My favorite phrases are "getting back to basics" and "keep it simple." The earth is our cure, as it is a source of infinite means for restoring and maintaining good health. Our world receives vital energies from sun, air and water; our earth is a most powerful healing agent. Natural health-care programs can prevent disease, promote health and cut health-care costs. Organic agriculture boosts yields and profitability without hazardous chemicals and pesticides. Certified organic foods have no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, preservatives or additives. Better ecology through enriched drought-resistant soil produces less soil erosion and ground water pollution.
The survival of our society depends on people who have a good connection with the spiritual. It is necessary to use our thoughts wisely and understand their power. The Law of Attraction -- "like attracts like" -- starts from within. By returning to those days and practices of our forefathers, we can return our earth to its natural efficient self! Our precious earth has a way of healing itself if we would but allow it.
AnneMarie Dyer is a resident of Clearwater, Florida and is a frequent contributor to "new thought" publications. She has also served as director of public relations for several non-profit organizations. anne_marie@ij.net
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