“Earth rejoices our words, breathing and peaceful steps. Let every breath, every word and every step make the mother earth proud of us.” – Amit Ray, Indian author, and spiritual master.
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.” – Chief Seattle
“The greatest threat to our planet is the idea that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan, British explorer, the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles
“Everything that exists has Being, has God-essence, has some degree of consciousness. Everything is alive. The sun, the earth, plants, animals, humans — all are expressions of consciousness manifesting as form.” – Eckhart Tolle
“We are house-sitting for God. We share His royal duties, watering each day a favorite potted plant, this Earth.” – Hafiz
“Throw yourself flat on the ground, stretched out upon Mother Earth with the conviction that you are one with her. Every day she is bringing you forth. Every day she engulfs you a thousand times over.” – Erwin Schroedinger, Nobel Prize-winning Austrian-Irish physicist
An Earth Day Prayer: “Creator God. On this Earth Day and every day, my prayer is in the choices I make that sustain our planet. My choices about transportation, consumption, and who I vote for reflect my care and respect for the Earth. I give thanks for the love and stewardship of my brothers and sisters for the sacred home we share. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.” – Scott Awbrey
—Unity Sermon Passages