is to say to the addicts in my life that I want to deepen the connection with them, to say to them, I love you whether you're using or you're not. I love you, whatever state you're in, and if you need me, I'll come and sit with you because I love you and I don't want you to be alone or to feel alone.And I think the core of that message -- you're not alone, we love you -- has to be at every level of how we respond to addicts, socially, politically and individually. For 100 years now, we've been singing war songs about addicts. I think all along we should have been singing love songs to them ... Continue reading »
TED talk
Our Food is our Poison
I've been a firm advocate of eating in the most ecological way possible. This means cutting down on sugar, eating the proper fats, proper wheat and as much fresh and organic food as possible. This is not easy. Not because it's difficult to stick to my choice, but mostly because it's hard to find food that has not been tampered with. One person I find very inspiring when it comes to eating in a healthy and ecological way is Jamie Oliver. I love watching his shows where he demonstrates how much you can do honest and pure food. And passion. And it's this passion he so vigorously applies to his ... Continue reading »