To take care of the environment is to take care of you

buddhajeans (Norway)
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  1. natural resource
    material in the environment that can be used by people
    We must accept and learn to share and protect global natural resources, land, respect all living beings and cherish the diversity.
  2. deepness
    the quality of being physically deep
    The freedom to experience the deepness in nature will grow as more people start to open up and free their mindset.
  3. guideline
    a rule that provides direction for appropriate behavior
    Eco philosophy and green manifesto My experiences since 2001 made me write a green manifesto to use as guidelines.
  4. fashion designer
    someone who designs clothing
    Hopefully, fashion designers and people in the industry and bloggers with great interest in fashion design will find what they are looking for here on this blog.
  5. Earth
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    We are all included in Earths Ecosphere.
  6. karma
    effects of one's actions that determine his or her destiny
    The positive Karma this action brings will be an advantage for us in the future.
  7. global warming
    a rise in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere
    There are many reasons for this, the finance crisis, terrorism; unemployment and global warming have created a society in fear.
  8. Buddha
    founder of Buddhism; worshipped as a god (c 563-483 BC)
    Buddha quotes.
  9. self-centered
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
    Eco lifestyle and sustainable product design demand a new way of thinking, and we are about to change important values in society as we are moving slowly away from a self-centered society.
  10. sustainable
    capable of being prolonged
    Eco lifestyle and sustainable product design demand a new way of thinking, and we are about to change important values in society as we are moving slowly away from a self-centered society.
  11. compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
    Hard times can teach you compassion.
  12. manifesto
    a public declaration of intentions
    Eco philosophy and green manifesto My experiences since 2001 made me write a green manifesto to use as guidelines.
  13. artwork
    photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
    Written and artwork Kenneth @ Buddha Jeans
  14. cherish
    be fond of
    We must accept and learn to share and protect global natural resources, land, respect all living beings and cherish the diversity.
  15. sustainability
    the capacity of being prolonged
    I dig deep about jeans – philosophy – spirituality – sustainability within Eco fashion culture.
  16. Wisdom
    an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC
    Truth - Awareness - Wisdom - Inner Peace - Love - Energy - Freedom - Happiness - Compassion Truth - global warming and over spending of common global natural resources are a fact.
  17. inspiration
    arousal of the mind to unusual activity or creativity
    The manifesto works as guidance when working with other's ethical responsibility, partners, contractors and inspiration for those working with me.
  18. natural resources
    resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature
    We must accept and learn to share and protect global natural resources, land, respect all living beings and cherish the diversity.
  19. resource
    aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
    We must accept and learn to share and protect global natural resources, land, respect all living beings and cherish the diversity.
  20. Oslo
    the capital and largest city of Norway
    More than a year ago I was an eyewitness to the bomb explosion in the city center of the Oslo city center of the day of horror when nearly 100 young people were shot dead.
  21. awareness
    state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
    Truth - Awareness - Wisdom - Inner Peace - Love - Energy - Freedom - Happiness - Compassion Truth - global warming and over spending of common global natural resources are a fact.
  22. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    To take care of the environment is to take care of you.
  23. diversity
    noticeable variety
    We must accept and learn to share and protect global natural resources, land, respect all living beings and cherish the diversity.
  24. warming
    the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
    There are many reasons for this, the finance crisis, terrorism; unemployment and global warming have created a society in fear.
  25. values
    beliefs of a group in which they have emotional investment
    Eco lifestyle and sustainable product design demand a new way of thinking, and we are about to change important values in society as we are moving slowly away from a self-centered society.
  26. global
    involving the entire earth
    There are many reasons for this, the finance crisis, terrorism; unemployment and global warming have created a society in fear.
  27. inner
    located inward
    Solitude is a tool for inner peace.
  28. law of nature
    a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
    Care for the environment can merely happen when we respect the laws of nature, and the ability to share the common treasure can only last when we respect nature.
  29. spirituality
    concern with matters of the soul
    I dig deep about jeans – philosophy – spirituality – sustainability within Eco fashion culture.
  30. jean
    close-fitting trousers worn for manual work or casual wear
    The Buddha Post by Kenneth @ buddha jeans.
  31. calmness
    a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement
    Every person in all countries on Earth has the right to experience and feel the goodness of nature, the healing effect and calmness it brings, because we are all included in the Earth’s Ecosphere.
  32. Truth
    United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883)
    Truth - Awareness - Wisdom - Inner Peace - Love - Energy - Freedom - Happiness - Compassion Truth - global warming and over spending of common global natural resources are a fact.
  33. emotionally
    in an emotional manner
    These last two or three years I have experienced a lot of difficulties, more than a year ago I lost my brother, and I lost emotionally my father who never was there for my brother or me, not a call, not a present for any x-mass or birthday.
  34. Energy
    the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
    Truth - Awareness - Wisdom - Inner Peace - Love - Energy - Freedom - Happiness - Compassion Truth - global warming and over spending of common global natural resources are a fact.
  35. hard time
    a difficulty that can be overcome with effort
    Hard times can teach you compassion.
  36. Gandhi
    political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for home rule; an advocate of passive resistance (1869-1948)
    Gandhi quotes about the environment.
  37. lifestyle
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
    Eco lifestyle and sustainable product design demand a new way of thinking, and we are about to change important values in society as we are moving slowly away from a self-centered society.
  38. yoga
    discipline training the consciousness for spiritual insight
    The seeking for new values has already begun years back but are rising faster than before, the increasing numbers of people who take yoga, learn meditation and go to courses with a spiritual approach.
  39. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
    When we understand the responsibility, we have, an urgent feeling to take action will develop within each and one of us.
  40. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
    The Material progress and technology we created in the western modern society are important for human advancement.
  41. enlighten
    give spiritual insight to
    Compassion – when we take personal responsibility for our actions, the compassion for all living beings will develop, and we will feel ageless, content and enlightened.
  42. balance
    harmonious arrangement or relation of parts within a whole
    The balance between material progress and spiritual development is essential.
  43. create
    bring into existence
    There are many reasons for this, the finance crisis, terrorism; unemployment and global warming have created a society in fear.
  44. nature
    the physical world including plants and animals
    To take responsibilities for all living beings and the nature around us on an individual level are the most important issue.
  45. healing
    the natural process by which the body repairs itself
    Every person in all countries on Earth has the right to experience and feel the goodness of nature, the healing effect and calmness it brings, because we are all included in the Earth’s Ecosphere.
  46. environmental
    of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings
    This made me realize that this compassion is essential as a solution to deal with environmental problems, what I does home might be harmful elsewhere, or it might be useful depending of my actions.
  47. individually
    apart from others
    It lies with each of us individually.
  48. centered
    being or placed in the center
    Eco lifestyle and sustainable product design demand a new way of thinking, and we are about to change important values in society as we are moving slowly away from a self-centered society.
  49. bankrupt
    financially ruined
    The same time my company got bankrupt during the finance crises and on the top of it, a car hit me from left side when I drove my motorbike.
  50. quote
    repeat a passage from
    Buddha quotes.
  51. share
    assets belonging to an individual person or group
    Care for the environment can merely happen when we respect the laws of nature, and the ability to share the common treasure can only last when we respect nature.
  52. spiritual
    lacking material body or form or substance
    The seeking for new values has already begun years back but are rising faster than before, the increasing numbers of people who take yoga, learn meditation and go to courses with a spiritual approach.
  53. belong to
    be a part or adjunct
    Earths healing effect belongs to every person on Earth.
  54. perform
    get done
    Every action starts on an individual level and to obtain inner peace is the most important factor, because without inner peace, nothing else can be performed.
  55. treasure
    any possession that is highly valued by its owner
    Care for the environment can merely happen when we respect the laws of nature, and the ability to share the common treasure can only last when we respect nature.
  56. unemployment
    the state of not having a job
    There are many reasons for this, the finance crisis, terrorism; unemployment and global warming have created a society in fear.
  57. to begin with
    before now
    When we get the time to stop up and empty the mind, we become able to meet you; this feeling might be scary to begin with because you never have felt it for years.
  58. terrorism
    the use of violence against civilians for ideological goals
    There are many reasons for this, the finance crisis, terrorism; unemployment and global warming have created a society in fear.
  59. deserving
    worthy of being treated in a particular way
    You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere.
  60. fashion
    the latest and most admired style in clothes or behavior
    I dig deep about jeans – philosophy – spirituality – sustainability within Eco fashion culture.
  61. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
    The positive Karma this action brings will be an advantage for us in the future.
  62. hopefully
    it is hoped
    Hopefully, fashion designers and people in the industry and bloggers with great interest in fashion design will find what they are looking for here on this blog.
  63. experience
    the content of observation or participation in an event
    These last two or three years I have experienced a lot of difficulties, more than a year ago I lost my brother, and I lost emotionally my father who never was there for my brother or me, not a call, not a present for any x-mass or birthday.
  64. on earth
    used with question words to convey surprise
    Every person in all countries on Earth has the right to experience and feel the goodness of nature, the healing effect and calmness it brings, because we are all included in the Earth’s Ecosphere.
  65. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
    The freedom to experience the deepness in nature will grow as more people start to open up and free their mindset.
  66. designer
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
    Hopefully, fashion designers and people in the industry and bloggers with great interest in fashion design will find what they are looking for here on this blog.
  67. peace
    the state prevailing during the absence of war
    Solitude is a tool for inner peace.
  68. collective
    done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
    This inspiration can lead to a collective global act to take care of nature and every living being around us.
  69. ethical
    conforming to accepted standards of social behavior
    The manifesto works as guidance when working with other's ethical responsibility, partners, contractors and inspiration for those working with me.
  70. ethnic
    distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
    We have the equal right to share this treasure between people, countries, and religion, ethnic, political view, poor or rich.
  71. philosophy
    the rational investigation of existence and knowledge
    Eco philosophy and green manifesto My experiences since 2001 made me write a green manifesto to use as guidelines.
  72. passive
    lacking in energy or will
    Freedom - we must have politicians and leaders who are willing to support and make it possible for a change, to use passive resistance to obtain freedom are not a crime.
  73. gardener
    someone who takes care of a garden
    To take care of the environment is to be a gardener in your own garden.
  74. value
    the quality that renders something desirable
    Eco lifestyle and sustainable product design demand a new way of thinking, and we are about to change important values in society as we are moving slowly away from a self-centered society.
  75. happiness
    state of well-being characterized by contentment and joy
    We have started to ask important questions about values that matter; how can I become contented and feel happiness?
  76. universe
    everything that exists anywhere
    You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere.
  77. grateful
    feeling or showing thankfulness
    I became grateful.
  78. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
    This made me realize that this compassion is essential as a solution to deal with environmental problems, what I does home might be harmful elsewhere, or it might be useful depending of my actions.
  79. progress
    the act of moving forward, as toward a goal
    The balance between material progress and spiritual development is essential.
  80. mobile
    moving or capable of moving readily
    The process of learning these skills is to withdraw from the things you do, turn of the mobile, TV or the internet, only for an hour, a day, month or even a year.
  81. hearth
    a built-in space in a wall where a fire can be built
    This responsibility comes from the deep of the hearth.
  82. guidance
    the act of showing the way
    The manifesto works as guidance when working with other's ethical responsibility, partners, contractors and inspiration for those working with me.
  83. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
    We must accept and learn to share and protect global natural resources, land, respect all living beings and cherish the diversity.
  84. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    Every action starts on an individual level and to obtain inner peace is the most important factor, because without inner peace, nothing else can be performed.
  85. Green
    an environmentalist who belongs to the Green Party
    Green manifest for buddha jeans.
  86. naturally
    in a natural or normal manner
    The wisdom it brings will develop and be the source of inspiration, and naturally, we start doing small things to change the situation, people who see this around in a community will feel the inspiration as well.
  87. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
    The wisdom it brings will develop and be the source of inspiration, and naturally, we start doing small things to change the situation, people who see this around in a community will feel the inspiration as well.
  88. fear
    an emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger
    There are many reasons for this, the finance crisis, terrorism; unemployment and global warming have created a society in fear.
  89. entire
    constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
    You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere.
  90. equipment
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking
    We must turn off all digital equipment for one hour, a day, week, month or a year and just sit in the peace this silence brings.
  91. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
    We have started to ask important questions about values that matter; how can I become contented and feel happiness?
  92. product
    an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
    Eco lifestyle and sustainable product design demand a new way of thinking, and we are about to change important values in society as we are moving slowly away from a self-centered society.
  93. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
    This made me realize that this compassion is essential as a solution to deal with environmental problems, what I does home might be harmful elsewhere, or it might be useful depending of my actions.
  94. elements
    violent or severe weather
    Inner peace is the essence for a change only when we have inner peace and take time to reflect upon the damage done to the elements of nature can we develop inspiration to act.
Created on Mon Dec 31 16:25:44 EST 2012

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