All My Relations, Hallelujah! The world is awakening to the complex interdependence of all forms of life, including the microbiome. According to Carl Zimmer in his NY Times article "Scientists Urge National Initiative on Microbiomes,1" arrogant humans report their fascination to discover ways to "control" and "manipulate" these microbiomes - pursuing policies of unrestrained colonialism in extremis. Human destruction of the delicate balance of life on this planet, and burgeoning awareness of the importance of the microbiome, begs the question, "How can I help?" On this day, I call for a global moratorium on building and industry by our precious water ways and the manufacture of any products that create toxins to any form of life. I re-commit myself to the elimination of stripped white sugar and white flour from my diet, as they poison the internal microbiome and gut-immune system, and are responsible for deranged mood, chronic stress and hormonal imbalances that effect every organ and system of the physiology. While I may not have much personal influence over national and global policy, I do have free will, thus far, over what I put in my mouth and what comes out of it, how I nourish myself and my community through my thoughts, words and deeds. I hereby, with my conscious intention and the sacred witness of the air, earth, water and fire that moves through me and around me, commit to seeing and creating beauty and sowing the seeds of hope and love through my faith and inner guidance system. I invite those of who are guided to do so to make your own commitment to this sacred LIFE. Share here if called, or declare your truth in some other way. By claiming our truth and our purpose, and declaring our intentions around the circle, may we hold one another lovingly accountable. 1. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/29/science/national-initiative-microbes-and-microbiomes.html?_r=0