In a world where we are used to seeing the face of consumerism, depression, isolation and the burning of fossil fuels at a rate rapidly destroying the natural world beyond repair, here is another face to ponder. The people of Ladakh are happy and a lot less stressed than the people I see every day, and they live in harmony with the natural world around them. We can't all follow their model, because if we were to all spread out enough to have an agrarian life for everyone, we'd quickly fill up all of the land available for farming, taking it away from wildlife and the forests needed for carbon sequestering. However, the aspect of their life that I find inspiring and I especially wish to honor here is the way they work together for the common good. There is nothing like the companionship of extended family and life long friends to create real happiness that lasts and upholds a truly sustainable life.
Learning from Ladakh Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3CedS7rCZ0
Learning from Ladakh Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eHYHy9KRxA&NR=1
Learning from Ladakh Part 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLBMvHQ4FAI&feature=related
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