Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life

Grandma Agnes Baker-Pilgrim stresses the critical importance of water. She observes that people are "crying for water," indicating a severe global scarcity. Without this vital resource, all life will perish.

Her message highlights our profound connection to water, and through it, to each other. Water unites us all, making its preservation essential for our collective survival and interconnectedness.

This is a trailer for "Raw Faith," a revealing documentary following two years in the private life of Marilyn Sewell, a Portland Unitarian Universalist minister. While beloved in the pulpit,

This is a trailer for "Raw Faith," a revealing documentary following two years in the private life of Marilyn Sewell, a Portland Unitarian Universalist minister. While beloved in the pulpit, Marilyn struggles with loneliness and a desire for change behind the scenes. She contemplates leaving the ministry, her sole social network.

As Marilyn falls in love for the first time, she confronts her distrust of intimacy. This study in contrasts sees her questioning her future, past, faith, and capacity to love, relying on "raw faith" to navigate these profound personal challenges.

In an interview for the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project, Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish) shared his people's view that language is a sacred gift. This gift, he explained, should be used

In an interview for the Native Perspectives on Sustainability project, Shawn Yanity (Stillaguamish) shared his people's view that language is a sacred gift. This gift, he explained, should be used to uplift others, a principle he contrasted with the "mud-slinging" prevalent in modern politics.

The complete interview transcript is available on the project website: www.nativeperspectives.net.

Satish Kumar introduces his book, *Spiritual Compass: The Three Qualities of Life*. He asserts that spirituality is not separate from our daily existence, influencing even our food

Satish Kumar introduces his book, *Spiritual Compass: The Three Qualities of Life*. He asserts that spirituality is not separate from our daily existence, influencing even our food choices.

Kumar explains there is no dualism between spirit and matter—all matter is imbued with spirit, and spirit manifests through matter. This integrated worldview forms the core of his work.

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