Author: Patience Cathcart

On a recent trip to South Africa, I had the opportunity to go on a safari. During the safari, I had the extraordinary privilege of seeing many exotic animals in their natural habitat but one in particular left a lasting impression—a lioness. Our vehicle came upon her and her cubs (the cubs were asleep behind […]

Recently I traveled to South Africa. Before leaving, my aunt encouraged me to visit “the winery that was on the news with the ducks.” So, I looked up the winery and headed out to find it. It is a 350-year-old property. The winery’s management shared so much valuable insight about how they have incorporated sustainable […]

I recently traveled to South Africa. This incredible adventure left me feeling inspired and so hopeful for our natural future. I experienced conservation efforts making strides in preserving and encouraging the growth of some endangered species. For example, white rhinos that are almost extinct are being born and thriving on nature reserves. And I learned […]

You should take care of your body because it’s the only place you have to live. We only get one body to take us through our journey called life. It is the driving force for those who practice good habits like exercise and/or eating well. Similarly, our planet is the only place we have to […]

Sustainability is ubiquitous–it is required for people to thrive and the Earth to function. All beings and organisms must function and adapt in a sustainable way to ensure their species’ continued existence. Following the Industrial Revolution, there was a shift in thinking whereby we considered businesses as corporate citizens; acknowledging that they were run by […]