Beliefs about identity can take a diversity of forms, greatly influencing human values, relationships and behavior. Indigenous cultures emphasize their deep ecological connection with Nature and other species. This has helped them to live in balance and harmony with surrounding environments for thousands of years…

Religious, political and nationalistic beliefs that are exclusive (and focus on surface differences) can become a source of social conflict, while deeper visions of all life and humanity as ONE FAMILY, one Earth Community, could help to generate peace and stability.

~ Christopher Chase

Double Rainbow, Long Island Sound – photo by Wendy Walker