Return to the land

Return to the land

July 2016

Dear Reader,

Even as the degradation of urban life continues to spiral, sensitive urbanites are awakening and making individual efforts to repair the damage, or at any rate distance themselves from our present exploitative lifestyle. As a consequence, many are moving back to the land with the intention of healing it by taking up organic farming.

These little pockets of enterprise can be seen as prototypes for what might be a movement tomorrow. Of course, the way forward is not easy and these warriors have to contend with back-breaking work, the uncertainties of the climate, and various other challenges; what they have got in exchange is a deep core satisfaction, the unalloyed joy of being in service of life, and of returning once more to becoming an intrinsic part of nature, instead of working against it. Our cover story profiles some of these gritty pioneers. We also have another article on what I am convinced is the early sign of a talent that we will all have as we move even deeper into the New Age. And that is the capacity to communicate with animals.

We have interviewed a few souls in whom this siddhi is already developed, and through it, they talk to animals, heal them, and make their thoughts or experiences intelligible to their care-givers. Just imagine what a world we would live in, if all of us had this talent. I am sure we would not exploit animals so easily if we could hear what they had to say about it. I am sure we would live in greater harmony with our animal brothers and sisters.

In our effort to give you the best we can, we strive to improve every aspect of Life Positive ongoingly. Do write in with your suggestions and help us further finetune our act. Have a wonderful month.