At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on

At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening concluded with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt covers part of the discussion on "hope," featuring insights from Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin. The event was videotaped by Sustainability Action Media (SAM).

Our latest Live Conversation featured Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, author of *Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health*. She shared profound insights on how

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Barbara Marx Hubbard explores awakening the feminine self after 50, advocating a shift from procreation to co-creation.

Deepak Chopra hails her as "the voice for conscious

Barbara Marx Hubbard explores awakening the feminine self after 50, advocating a shift from procreation to co-creation.

Deepak Chopra hails her as "the voice for conscious evolution of our time," and she is the subject of Neale Donald Walsch's "The Mother of Invention." A prolific author, visionary, and educator, Hubbard co-founded and chairs the Foundation for Conscious Evolution. Learn more about her work here.

Barbara Ford was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the