“Desire drives consumption, and consumption is destroying the earth.” So states Peter Schoonmaker, the director of the Illahee environmental lecture series here in Portland, and I agree with him. Peter circulated my review of Susan Cheever’s lecture to Illahee members (I took issue with Ms. Cheever’s claim that broken promises are what define addiction). Beth, [...]
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Beth’s Take on The Nature of Desire
April 1st, 2009 · No Comments · health & well being, lifestyle, sustainability
Tags: addiction·alcoholism·Illahee·life·relationships·Susan Cheever
The Nature of Desire: Promises Are Not The Problem
March 22nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · lifestyle, sustainability
Why would “The Nature of Desire” be the theme of a serious environmental lecture series like Illahee? What is the connection between desire and the environment? As Illahee director Peter Schoonmaker explains, “Because desire drives consumption, and consumption is destroying the earth“. I agree with Peter. In fact, I see the diamond-cut life as being [...]
Tags: addiction·consumption·desire·environment·Illahee·life·Peter Schoonmaker·promises·Susan Cheever
