Our guest today, Frances Moore Lappe, author of sixteen books including Diet For a Small Planet, spoke with us today about the ideas behind her latest, titled: Getting a Grip.
Frances believes that ideas are more powerful than instinct. In general, we are seeing the world through a frame of scarcity, but in reality there is a world of possibility in front of us. Getting a Grip refers to the social order which is defining our system. Our current self-defeating system can be shifted once we all quit blaming- and start taking responsibility for changing a system which produces backwards politicians and injustice.
Her idea of "living democracy," helps relieve our ingrained assumptions of who has power. In reality we all hold the power! Every choice we make, from shopping, to fueling, to dumping, is in fact changing the world. It's up to us whether our impact is positive or negative.
One inspirational reality that Frances shared with us is the Apprentice Citizenship program in Vermont. These K-12 classes take responsibility for teaching our children how to operate within a living democracy, through mediation and negotiation training.
Also inspiring was the story Frances shared with us about a friend who was elected as a city official, despite her initial skepticism. Many of us worry that a lack of finances will prevent us from running, and if this is a worry that woes you, visit Just Six Dollars.
Let's take Frances Moore Lappe's advice and get a grip on climate change. We know what to do, and doing so is not a burden. Living your life with intention through every act feels so good! (and comes highly recommended by us at Tomorrow Matters!)
To contact Frances Moore Lappe, or to learn more information, visit her websites Small Planet, and/or Take a Bite.
As always thanks so much for listening!
Olana and Deborah
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