Being an intelligent optimist is a discipline that invites us to live in possibility, says Ben Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and co-author of The Art of Possibility. more
Our first winter back in Ottawa after 27 years in warm Sri Lanka has been quite eye-opening. Watching all of the plant and animal life adapt to the freezing cold; seeing the plants and seeds fight to stay underground; witnessing the roots sprout as the ice thaws—all of these things were magical for us to experience again. The ways nature adapts to the cycles of the seasons, when left undisturbed, is truly amazing. more
On the Tigerland Rice Farm in Thailand, tourists are put to work to learn where their food comes from. more
Giving improves health, enhances communal bonds, spreads wealth—and best of all, it’s contagious. more
Gunter Pauli, author of “The Blue Economy,” on why blue is the new green. more
A new website provides a daily dose of inspiring video more
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The United States presidential elections are tomorrow. more
