"In the 21st century, we need a bold new paradigm for living and learning if we are going to thrive, versus barely survive. We need a model that illustrates the personal and planetary connections that serve to make us whole, and restore the wholeness we've lost through our unconscious relationship with ecos. We also need a model for living and learning that awakens our "eco-intelligence" -the intelligence that I believe all living things are born with, -which guides us humans, to make eco-friendly life choices that 'feed' and 'nourish' our our shared eco-existence."
Candia Lea Cole
A Paradigm for Living Well Is Rooted in an Eco-Intelligent
Worldview
An eco-intelligent worldview is a a view of life that is rooted in the principles of balance and wholeness. Acheiving balance and wholeness is a function of interdependence between humans and the earth. This interdependence takes place naturally when the ‘eco-relationships’ that define our personal and planetary ecology are working together to exchange positive, life-giving energy. Below, is a paradigm which illustrates all of the 'eco-relationships' that define our personal and planetary ecology, -essentially, our wholeness.
How do you care for the 'eco-relationships' that define your your experience of personal balance and planetary wholeness? Within the outer circle of the paradigm featured above, you are invited to explore six principle 'ingredients' for living whole, that serve to 'feed' and 'nourish' your eco-intelligence, and support you in creating a lifestyle that fosters the exchange of positive energy within your body and the earth.
Living with awareness of how our beliefs, actions, and choices (including our food, health and lifestyle choices) hurt, or help, our ecological health and well-being.
Living with awareness of the personal and planetary relationships that are needed in order to foster a diverse, interdependent community of life.
Living with awareness of the basic, non-toxic necessities that are needed to maintain life in our bodies and the earth.
Living with awareness of the everyday life rituals that do/do not foster inner harmony and outer balance.
Living with awareness of the biological and spiritual process by which we assimilate nourishment for personal growth and planetary evolution.
Living with awareness of our place in the grand scheme of life and being connected to all that is part of the heart and soul of creation.
The six principles for eco-intelligent living are introduced to you in the Bring Back the Earth! Eco-Learning Legacy and Eco-Mentor Leadership Training. (See Eco Mentor U Leadership Training Page).
