Satish Kumar will share  some much needed optimism in the final of this year’s Gaia Evenings next Thursday (5th November 2009) as he explores the simple lifestyle changes that are needed in order to bring us back from the brink of climate and social collapse. Satish argues that we face a critical Point of Return, and that things needn’t be so pessimistic if we are able to shift our lifestyles from one of greed to one of grace.

Satish explains, “We need to return to a way of life which is free from damaging dependence on fossil fuel. To meet the challenge of global warming, we need to change from being consumers to being artists. As William Morris advocated long ago, arts and crafts ignite our imagination, stimulate our creativity and bring us a sense of fulfillment. Human happiness, true prosperity and joyful living can only emerge from a life of elegant simplicity. We are at the point of return from gross to subtle, from glamorous to gracious, from hedonism to healing, from conquest of the earth to conservation of nature, and from quantities of possessions to quality of life. It is ‘cool’ to be an optimist”.

Drinks and light buffet from 6.30pm at Gaia House, talk begins at 7.30pm in Burgh House.

Tickets cost £10 (concessions also available) and can be booked by contacting Rowan or clicking here

Please mention the Wilderness Foundation UK when booking your place.