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“The best antidote to despair is action.”
- David Wallace-Wells, author of The Uninhabitable Earth
We are messaged every day about how to tackle the climate crisis and better the world we live in. And each day we respond by either ignoring it, or taking action that supports the Earth. Each is a choice, deliberately made with its own set of consequences and responsibilities. Wallace-Wells continues “Inaction is just another form of action.”
Far from complacent, Still & Moving Center has, from its inception, adopted environmentally mindful practices. In our initial remodeling of the building, we either kept original concrete that came with the building and flooring, or covered it with sustainable mango wood or cork. We embrace the authentic Hawaiian approach: malama ka ‘aina - care for the land.
Still & Moving Center takes action daily:
- We choose eco-conscious brands for our cleaning products, linens and paper products
- All items in Boutique E are selected for their ethical practices and preferably from local sources
- We are a fully vegetarian facility
- Our light bulbs keep pace with the newest sustainable technology
- Solar-powered fans on the roof move air out of our Barefoot Ballroom
- We avoid plastics as much as is practical, preferring natural materials
- We work with Travel 2Change to offer visitors “voluntourism” opportunities to support local Hawaiian culture and sustain the Earth.
- Many members of our staff/faculty/student body are active volunteers & climate activists
- Still & Moving Center frequently teams up Mouna Farm & Cultural Village in Waianae to promote care for the environment and its people
Together with our parent company, Prometheus Construction, we are partnering to complete the Whales for World Peace “Ka Koholā Ola” project by Sooriya Kumar, raising environmental awareness with the creation of two gigantic copper whale sculptures, 25 and 40 feet long, that will be installed on the new Nanakuli Community Center.
Still & Moving chooses to take action. We gratefully bear the responsibility of our choices and invite you to join us.
Together, we stand a chance of turning the tide.
Your friends at Still & Moving Center
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Mondays, 7-8:15 pm.
January 13 and 27, February 3 and 17, March 2 and 16.
Join our group, Honolulu EcoSattvas!
Catch the wave! Come to Still & Moving Center and connect with a world community for a brand new EcoSattva training on today’s climate crisis. With introductions in December, the trainings will happen on two Mondays a month January - March 2020, we’ll be gathering not only as a local community but with others around the world for this unique online course featuring some of the most powerful voices today at the intersection of mindfulness, Buddhist practice and ecological crises. 
Saturday, February 8, 2020. 9 am - 12 noon. Lyon Arboretum. "Forest bathing" or "forest therapy" is a growing trend worldwide. Enjoy a gentle walk, and reconnect yourself with your senses and the natural world. Forbes magazine called Forest Bathing Hawai‘i’s walk in a rain forest one of the top five travel experiences in the world “that should be on every intrepid traveler’s bucket list.” Unlike a hike, there is no destination and, unlike a naturalist walk, you'll gain knowledge through... 
If you have ever dreamed of bathing in a mountain pool under a cascading waterfall in Hawai’i, here is your opportunity! Imagine yourself coming upon a beautiful waterfall and mountain pool as you walk through a lush valley. Add the joy of learning a hula dance and making a beautiful flower lei …what a day!
This walk story begins and ends at Waimea Falls, on the North Shore of Oahu. Waimea Valley is located on the right-hand side past Waimea Bay Beach parking lot. 
Ancient wisdom for today’s leaders managing natural resources Island style:
Living on the earthʻs most isolated landmass, early Hawaiians adapted and thrived by managing their precious resources. This management style has at its core a traditional healing prayer that provides direction, bringing all aspects of life into alignment. An easy walk to Ala Moana Beach Park, the activity will take place under the shade of a tree by the beach... 
