Links

Activism

• Thistle Farms - A unique non-profit business operated by courageous women with a history of prositiution and drug addiction.
• Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing - Working to end the foolishness that is the death penalty in Tennessee.
• Women's Bean Project - Dedicated to helping women break the cycle of poverty and unemployment.
• TOMS Shoes - Each pair you buy also provides a pair of shoes for a Third World child.
• American Civil Liberties Union - Holding the line for our precious Bill of Rights.

Environment

• Nature Conservancy - Quietly preserving unique and endangered land and species for over 50 years.
• The Story of Stuff - A unique website and fascinating short video promoting sustainable lifestyle. Required viewing!
• Saving The Earth - As the site says, saving the earth is the ultimate in self-help.
• Al Gore - Al’s been talking sense about the environment since I first saw him speak in 1978.

Healing & Self Care

• Yoga For the Emotional Body - Best transformational work I’ve ever encountered, hands down.
• The Guide to Self-Help Books - Best site for self-help writing with links to a huge assortment of resources.

Music

• NSAI - Educating, building community, and making a better world for songwriters nationwide.
• CD Baby - The best one-stop for singer-writer and independent music.
• National Public Radio Music - Fantastic new American and World music resource.
• Elixir - Thanks to Elixir for many years of support. Simply put, they're the best.

Poetry

• The Writer's Almanac - A treasure trove of great, accessible poetry.
• Poetry 180 - Terrific poem-a-day site sponsored by The Library of Congress and poet Billy Collins.

Spirituality

• Siddha Yoga - A beautiful path and practice based on meditation, yoga and service.
• The Episcopal Church - Working for reconciliation worldwide with respect for the dignity of all people.
• Plum Village - The spiritual home of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hahn.