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Related Reading:
The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist
A thoughtful book that explores how shifting our mindset about money from fear and scarcity to trust and generosity can bring greater purpose and connection. Twist, a philanthropist, shares stories and insights to help align our financial lives with our core values of compassion and integrity.
Worth Watching:
A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow.
In this inspiring TED Talk, economist Kate Raworth introduces the “doughnut economics” framework. She blends pragmatism and idealism, explaining how we can create an economy that meets everyone’s needs within the means of our living planet. This vision challenges the mantra of infinite growth by prioritizing well-being, justice, and sustainability.
Deep Listening:
Vandana Shiva is an activist and tireless advocate for food sovereignty for farmers, peasants, and women’s rights. She’s a world-renowned ecofeminist, anti-globalization thinker, and scholar. Shiva is also a Right Livelihood Award Laureate and the author of several books, including Reclaiming the Commons, Earth Democracy, Oneness vs. the 1%, Stolen Harvest, and most recently, a memoir.
In this conversation, Shiva weaves together stories of her life with a critical examination of our current economic system and inspiring stories of nonviolent grassroots actions to protect and preserve the health and well-being of people and the planet.