Staying on the topic of being a conscious consumer from earlier this week, let's discuss the need to examine the labels on our food products. This can be an overwhelming topic when we realize how much injustice and suffering goes in to our everyday food. (1) There are many websites...

Let us make a more sustainable future for the youth of the world by becoming conscious consumers. Not only is it good for the planet, but it also is good for your health and overall well-being. We can all do our part in limiting new purchases, sharing existing resources, and buying...

Understanding someone’s suffering is the best gift you can give another person. Understanding is love’s other name. If you don’t understand, you can’t love. -Thich Nhat Hanh I love the quote above. I believe that Thich Nhat Hanh is equating understanding and love to empathy. When a person is in...