I consider the politicization of Green thought and action has led us dangerously astray. It stops us from realising that it is not them, the multinational companies or state run industries that are wholly to blame for our fast degrading world. The consumer lobbies, and we the consumer are equally responsible for gaseous greenhouse and extinction of wild life. In our belief that all that matters is good of humankind we foolishly forget how much we depend on all other living things on earth.

Now the time is coming closer, if we do not change, making uncomfortable decisions related to basic rights of life will become more frequent.

Contains a new preface written for this revised impression in which the author answers criticism for his ideas and underlines the continuing implications of this theory for the future -- Back cover.

Gaia

Climate science tells us 'why' we need to deal with the problem of climate change problem, but not 'how' to deal with it. For that we will need chemistry, physics, biology, political science, economics, engineering and other sciences.

We Need To Act Together

Every living being is moving in space on this planet we call home, the only one we have. It is our obligation to not take this home for granted. 

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions—suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

There are some important benefits when we listen more and speak less.<ol><li>Speaking reinforces biased predispositions we developed from self-talk over lifetime. If not accompanied by active listening to corrections and suggestions, we may become rigid with respect to those points.</li><li>The first thing to do when choosing to stop speaking is to start listening ourselves. For example, when a friend of ours is speaking to us, listen to what thoughts your mind is circling about. It may tell a lot about yourselves that you were missing when you speak.</li><li>Listen to others - you become open to ideas, and friendly.</li></ol>

Stop Speaking, Start Listening

Communication is a two way affair. If both parties are busy in their own mind chatter, then no sense in the words floating in air. Speaking and listening go together for healthy discussions.

Conflicts, Relationships.

Humor normally should have the function of preserving the sense of self. It is an expression of our uniquely human capacity to experience ourselves as subjects who are not swallowed up in the objective situation. It is the healthy way of feeling a “distance” between one’s self and the problem, a way of standing off and looking at one’s problem with perspective.

Laughter Is Medicine

"which human life is rightly employed in perfecting and in beautifying, the first importance surely is man himself". . . . Human nature is not a machine to be built after a model and set to do exactly the work prescribed for it, but a tree, which requires to grow and develop itself on all sides, according to the tendency of the inward forces which make it a living thing.

The baby becomes a physical individual when the umbilical cord is severed at his birth, but unless the psychological umbilical cord is also in due time cut, he remains like a toddler tied to a stake in his parents’ front yard. He can go no farther than the length of his rope. His development is blocked, and the surrendered freedom for growth turns inward and festers in resentment and anger.

Cutting The Psychological Umbilical Cord - Becoming Independent

They have been taught that happiness and success would follow their “being good,” the latter generally interpreted as being obedient. By being obedient to external requirements over a long period of time, he loses his real powers of ethical, responsible choice. Strange as it sounds, the powers to achieve goodness and the joy which goes with it are diminished. And since happiness is not the reward of virtue, but virtue itself, the person who surrenders his ethical autonomy has relinquished to the same degree his power to attain virtue and happiness. No wonder he feels resentful.

Being Obedient Or Virtuous 

"Memory is not just the imprint of the past time upon us; it is the keeper of what is meaningful for our deepest hopes and fears. As such, memory is another evidence that we have a flexible and creative relation to time, the guiding principle being not the clock but the qualitative significance of our experiences." The experiences that we remember tells us about our character, and how we interact with upcoming situations in time.

Relation Of Human With Time (Memory)

When Socrates was describing the ideal way of life and the ideal society, Glaucon countered: “Socrates, I do not believe that there is such a City of God anywhere on earth.” Socrates answered, “Whether such a city exists in heaven or ever will exist on earth, the wise man will live after the manner of that city, having nothing to do with any other, and in so looking upon it, will set his own house in order.”

Charity Begins At Home

Sincere humour reflects self and it makes the time easy to live.

"Analyzes life as we are living it, and the analysis is truthful and profound."--New York Times Loneliness, boredom, emptiness: These are the complaints that Rollo May encountered over and over from his patients. In response, he probes the hidden layers of personality to reveal the core of man's integration--a basic and inborn sense of value. Man's Search for Himself is an illuminating view of our predicament in an age of overwhelming anxieties and gives guidance on how to choose, judge, and act during such times.

Man's Search for Himself

The only thing expected in return to every breath we take is to give our best. We have forgotten that all our experiences are based on our capacity to breath in first place. Breath came before 'I'.

To Give Your Best

Whether we believe in God or not, everyone will agree that life changes if we humbly accept our shortcomings and move towards becoming a better person everyday.

Anger and world view

It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book.

Friedrich Nietzsche — ‘It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book.’

“It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what ...”

It is not as much as who you used to be, as much as who you choose to be. SANHITA BARUAH

Motivational quote

This is an important realisation that it is of no use brooding over past; every moment can be a fresh start. Life is about doing something, right or wrong, learning from mistakes and keeping the end in mind.

Sanhita Baruah — ‘It is not as much about who you used to be, as it is about who you choose to be.’

“It is not as much about who you used to be, as ...”

"Run to the rescue with love, and peace will follow." Joaquin Phoenix on his Oscar acceptance speech. He quoted this as his brother's creation.

Love And Peace

Olivia Colman presents Joaquin Phoenix with the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in “Joker” at the 92nd Oscars in 2020. Subscribe for more #Oscars videos ►► http://osca.rs/subscribeyt #Oscars #JoaquinPhoenix #BestActor #Joker Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor | 92nd Oscars (2020)

Rules for Better life

Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor | 92nd Oscars (2020)

It is pleasing to human vanity to believe that one suffers because of one's virtue; but not until a man has extirpated every sickly, bitter, and impure thought from his mind, and washed every sinful stain from his soul, can he be in position to know and declare that his sufferings are the result of his good, and not of his bad qualities; and on the way to, yet long before he's has reached, that supreme perfection, he will have found, working in his mind and life, the Great Law which is absolutely just, and which cannot, therefore, give good for evil, evil for good.

Our Actions And Experience Are Reflection Of Our Thoughts

Even if he fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting-point for future power and triumph.

Success

It is assuring to learn that a good character will always lead us to better relations and therefore life on this planet.

As A Man Thinketh maps out the way in which our thoughts can affect our physical, mental, emotional and social health. It also discusses ways in which we can use our visions and ideas to lead us to peace of mind. This book by James Allen sums up the hows, whys and whats of taming the mind and its infinite energies, of channelizing the power of positive thinking, and striking a balance between the inner world of our thoughts as against the outer world of action.

As a Man Thinketh

Whether in war or peace, the chief difference between good thinking or bad thinking is this: good thinking deals with causes and effects and leads to logical, constructive planning; bad thinking frequently leads to tension and nervous breakdown. -How to stop worrying and start thinking by Dale Carnegie

Good And Bad Thinking

If thinking is creating tension then better step back, look at the thoughts and see why it is bothering you. See if the thoughts are worth the energy and stress by keeping the end goal in mind.

The book 'How to stop worrying & start living' suggest many ways to conquer worry and lead a wonderful life. The book mentions fundamental facts to know about worry and magic formula for solving worry-some situations. Psychologists & Doctors' view: • Worry can make even the most stolid person ill. • Worry may cause nervous breakdown. • Worry can even cause tooth decay • Worry is one of the factors for High Blood Pressure. • Worry makes you tense and nervous and affect the nerves of your stomach. The book suggests basic techniques in analysing worry, step by step, in order to cope up with them. A very interesting feature of the book is 'How to eliminate 50% of your business worries'. The book offers 7 ways to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness. Also, the golden rule for conquering worry, keeping your energy & spirits high. The book consists of some True Stories which will help the readers in conquering worry to lead you to success in life. The book is full of similar incidences and narrations which will make our readers to understand the situation in an easy way and lead a happy life. A must read book for everyone.

Bite-sized knowledge
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Anoop Nayak
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Gaia

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

Conflicts, Relationships.

Man's Search for Himself

Anger and world view

Bite-sized knowledgeto upgradeyour career

Anoop Nayak@anoopnayak

Gaia

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

Conflicts, Relationships.

Man's Search for Himself

Anger and world view

Bite-sized knowledge
to upgrade
your career

Anoop Nayak
@anoopnayak