I live by the sea and marvel at its might. But have to admit know little about it. It was not until in meditation I was told to understand the sea, look to atlantis as it is not what you think it is. Which I must say threw me a bit. I always though the [...]
Reflecting today, I was inspired by reading through my extensive collection of Rumi’s poetry and the number of references to the sea and water that litter his works. Excerpt from Rumi: The Big Red Book: The work is always inside you. This knot does not get untied by listening to the stories of other people. [...]
If you have access to the ocean on a calm day or other body of water, a great practice is to stand facing the water with the sun to your back such that your shadow is cast onto the water’s surface. Focus on your silhouette, and watch as the waves cause ripples emanating from every [...]
What does it take for Blue Hope to flourish? To save the sea? It takes public support for marine protected areas. A movement. Us demanding that businesses and governments adopt more sustainable practices. It takes a radical change in the fishing industry – moving from a frontier mentality to a precautionary principle (let’s not fish [...]
Imagine stepping away from the Earth to where it was only as big as a marble in your hand. From a little distance, there is no division. Only ONE world. That holds everything and everyone you’ve ever known. Greatness is not measured by a bank account but by how much you make your life count. [...]
Recalling one of my favorite childhood stories by Dr. Seuss, “Horton Hears A Who,” I recognized that in spite of the ocean’s vastness, the sea is merely a tiny speck of dust in terms of people’s & governments’ perceptions & priorities. I, like Horton, have heard the cries of this dust speck, though.Are you a [...]
“When you find yourself following the road most traveled, you must recognize that, in truth, you are lost.” -Christine BeggsLook at our world and think not of how you can mold yourself to fit into society, but how you and your unique talents can shape a more sustainable future. Seek those on a similar quest [...]
I have made the committment to only consume sustainable seafood and in moderation. Our fish stocks worldwide have crashed over the decades due to overfishing and some species, such as bluefin tuna, are on the brink of extinction. Educate yourself today on sustainable fishing practices & seafood and make the committment to no longer consume [...]
Inspired by Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue & 2009 TED wish for a global network of MPAs (“hope spots”), I founded Project Blue Hope in 2011. As entreated by Earle, I am using all means at my disposal to ignite public & governmental awareness of ocean health via Project Blue Hope. I hope to spark a [...]
