coach, writer, educator downshifting, sustainable living, sustainable business
Revolution – a turning or momentous change. Resolution – a commitment, promise or end point. The problem with a conventional approach to New Year’s resolutions, I’ve found, is that when we examine them closely, they are often superficial changes in behaviour which turn out not to be sustainable i.e. we don’t stick to them! [...]
‘Inspiration is might, Aspiration is light, Realisation is life.’ Sri Chinmoy Inspire! To inspire in a literal sense, means to breathe in. Yet the word inspiration conjurs up so much more than that. For me, it’s a receiving of life force in some form. We might think of that as something like fresh air, [...]
21st September is an International Day of Peace and I’d like to mark the event on this blog by sharing some tips on cultivating peace of mind. Do feel free to add yours too in the comments box. Here’s a video to inspire us: 1. Start the day with calm reflection and a peaceful intention. [...]
“Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful…How can I smile when I am filled with so much sorrow? It is natural–you need to smile to your sorrow because you are more than your sorrow.” — Thich Nhat Hanh During challenging times, we can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the dark emotions of others [...]
‘The hope of a secure and liveable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Downshifting is as much about questioning conformity and letting go of seeking the approval of others as it is about reducing, reusing and recycling. Learning to lead a simpler life is [...]
Photo from Cornell University Library We might think of crisis as: Something undesirable Something that needs fixing – fast! Something to be feared Something to avoid at all costs A sign of gross failure It might seem like an impassable abyss. But perhaps, if we look a little deeper, we can see that there is [...]
“Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.” Anon First of all – thankyou to all of you who read my blog and newsletter. Why am I saying this? Because, I would like to let you know that I am very grateful every day for those who are willing to spend [...]
I couldn’t help noticing it’s lift share week on 4th -8th October and this reminds me that I still haven’t managed to actually do a lift share by advertising my willingness to participate online. This is partly because no-one has ever responded to a lift offer or request that I’ve posted, but also, if I’m [...]
This site seeks to explore the heart and soul of downshifting to a more sustainable, ethical and holistic way of living and working, in keeping with the needs of the planet, humanity as a whole and ourselves as individuals. (read more)
© 2012 Sally Lever. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by WordPress. Designed by 
Recent Comments