by Julia Butterfly Hill | Mar 23, 2022 | Quotes
Some people have called me a tree-hugger, a nature lover. But I think people have forgotten just how much nature feeds us. For too long, enough of us in the city haven’t tried hugging a tree lately. I encourage people in the city, if they have to, to go and hug...
by Julia Butterfly Hill | Feb 16, 2022 | Quotes
I invite people to recognize the joy in simplicity, the power in simplicity. Because when people hear that I’m a joyous vegan, car-free, walk and ride a bike as often as I can, touring in a bus powered by vegetable oil… people think, that must be boring;...
by Julia Butterfly Hill | Feb 2, 2022 | Quotes
People ask, what’s one thing we can do in these times right now?Β Β I tell them:Β Wake up each morning and make a tangible commitment: Today, I’m going to pick up every piece of trash I see on the street. Today, I’m going to smile at every single...
by Julia Butterfly Hill | Jan 26, 2022 | Quotes
People ask me, how did you survive in a tree for two years? It’s the same ingredients that I apply now: laughter, love and prayer, and generous portions of each. We need to find fun and creative and joyful and celebratory ways of dealing with some really scary...
by Julia Butterfly Hill | Jan 19, 2022 | Quotes
When you’re willing to step into your power — and trust that your power is part of a divine power β then all kinds of things will come to you. And those things you think might be your weakness will actually become an asset. Interview with Michael...