Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and

Father Charles Moore (1927-2007) was a spiritual teacher, historian, and scholar. A Stanford Law graduate, he served as Santa Cruz County District Attorney in 1954. He later became a Roman Catholic priest in 1964, holding degrees in philosophy and theology from Catholic University.

Known as "Father Charlie," he studied many languages, including Native American. His teachings blended wisdom from Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu, Hawaiian, Celtic, and Native American spiritualities, and he particularly enjoyed working with the Esselen people of Monterey County.

Strong positive social connections are key to happiness, both for individuals and cities. Charles Montgomery explored this concept at Sam Sullivan's February 2014 Public Salon in Vancouver,

Strong positive social connections are key to happiness, both for individuals and cities. Charles Montgomery explored this concept at Sam Sullivan's February 2014 Public Salon in Vancouver, BC.

Montgomery investigates how urban design intersects with the new science of happiness, drawing insights from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics. From Disneyland to Dubai, his work reveals how city design influences our thoughts, feelings, and actions. He demonstrates that by changing our relationship with the cities we inhabit, we can transform our own lives.

Learn more by ordering his book from Amazon or visiting your local bookstore.

Charles Clover's "Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans" is an essential book urging us to rethink our relationship with nature to save our oceans and life support system. It addresses

Charles Clover's "Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans" is an essential book urging us to rethink our relationship with nature to save our oceans and life support system. It addresses critical challenges like overfishing, pollution, and acidification, revealing how trawling and dredging generate more CO2 than aviation, damaging vital carbon sinks.

Clover, co-founder of the Blue Marine Foundation, demonstrates that change is achievable. "Rewilding the Sea" celebrates community and fisherman engagement, allowing nature to repair itself. His previous work, "The End of The Line," exposed global overfishing and inspired the foundation. For more information, visit the Blue Marine Foundation. Get the book here. Moderated by Matt Bongiovi.

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