Sustainability Action Media (SAM) documented the 2012 Earth Day Conference, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council. Videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of SAM, the event featured an elders

Sustainability Action Media (SAM) documented the 2012 Earth Day Conference, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council. Videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of SAM, the event featured an elders and youth panel.

The panel explored 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 closed with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt, titled "Hope and Heart to Keep on Working on Behalf of Earth," highlights the discussion on hope, featuring Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin.

Duane Elgin, author of "Voluntary Simplicity" and other works, was recently interviewed at Global MindShift by Richard Rathbun, CEO of the Foundation for Global Community. The discussion centered

Duane Elgin, author of "Voluntary Simplicity" and other works, was recently interviewed at Global MindShift by Richard Rathbun, CEO of the Foundation for Global Community. The discussion centered on Elgin's new book, "The Living Universe," which explores themes of regeneration and the power of now.

You can order "The Living Universe" directly from Amazon.

Visionary author Duane Elgin, known for "Voluntary Simplicity," was interviewed by Richard Rathbun, CEO of the Foundation for Global Community, at Global MindShift. Elgin discussed his new book,

Visionary author Duane Elgin, known for "Voluntary Simplicity," was interviewed by Richard Rathbun, CEO of the Foundation for Global Community, at Global MindShift. Elgin discussed his new book, "The Living Universe."

You can order "Voluntary Simplicity" from Amazon.com.

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).