Sarah Van Gelder Livres

YES! Magazine cofounder Sarah van Gelder was worried about the current state of American society. Environmental destruction, growing poverty, urban decay, rural decline-it's a long list. Can we turn this around, she wondered? Are there answers we haven't found yet? She confided her fears to a friend, who said to her, If the universe could deploy the one small person that is you, what would it have you do? Her answer surprised them both: I'd go out traveling and see for myself. So driving a twelve-year-old Toyota pickup truck with a tiny camper hand-painted by a Suquamish artist, van Gelder visited eighteen states and five Indian reservations, big cities and small towns. She wanted to meet people at the margins of society who were the least embedded in the big institutions that reward status quo thinking. She came away believing that a profound change is sweeping the country. She went to all kinds of places and met all kinds of people who were dealing with very different problems, but what united them all was best summed up by a phrase she saw on a mural in Newark: We the People LOVE This Place.Through the connection we each have to place-our physical and ecological place and also the human community- we are creating a new America.

In this volume, the editors of YES! Magazine bring together voices from inside and outside the protests to convey the issues, possibilities, and personalities associated with the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Featuring contributions from such perceptive observers as Naomi Klein, David Korten, Rebecca Solnit, and Ralph Nader, as well as Occupy activists who were there from the beginning, This Changes Everything offers insights for the many already involved -- actively protesting or expressing support in other ways -- and for the millions more who sympathize with the goal of a more equitable and democratic future. This book clarifies the who, what, when, where, why, and how of this movement. It provides profound insight into the movement's power, messages, significance, methods, and impact.

Challenging the notion that material wealth leads to happiness, this book presents a compelling argument for the importance of relationships, community, and meaningful work in achieving true fulfillment. Drawing on extensive research, essays, and personal stories, the authors emphasize the need for a sustainable happiness that nurtures individuals and society while respecting the natural world. They provide innovative strategies to foster a lasting sense of joy that is equitable and life-affirming, urging readers to rethink their approach to happiness.

Jsme bombardováni zprávami, které nám hlásají, že více, větší a lepší věci jsou klíčem ke štěstí. Ale poté, co nahromadíme věci a čas, skončíme vyčerpaní a zlomení na planetě plné smetí.