We live in a crossroads time. While the old order decays, lurching through economic, social and ecological crises, the seeds of the new age are being sown. I like to think that simplicity and sustainability will be two of the watchwords for the coming time, and find it heartening that so many people are embracing life that’s more in tune with the planet and their humble part in its great journey of evolution. I see it in something as simple as the explosion of people riding bicycles in my home city, Melbourne. Often we think that the small things we do are nothing at all, so missing the big picture. In reality, everything has meaning, every act large or small is purposeful and contributes to the whole – a spiritual orientation allows us to see this.
Two local writers who carry the torch for simplicity and sustainability are Michael Green and Greg Foyster. I commend their work as we bring forth the new world: http://www.michaelbgreen.com.au/ and http://www.simplelives.com.au/
And recently a local artist called Dale Cox came to my attention. I'm inspired by his depth of vision on the relationship between nature and humanity: http://www.dalecox.com.au/
And, finally, a gem of an interview with American author and thinker Richard Tarnas on Understanding Our Moment in History: http://www.scottlondon.com/interviews/tarnas.html
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