On Tuesday, September 23, 2014, world leaders will gather in New York for the United Nations Climate Summit. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has invited leaders from all sectors of society to the Summit who can make new announcements and bring new climate initiatives and ideas to the attention of the international community. What’s Possible , produced by […]
I recently spent several days in Marrakech, Morocco with my partner, Sara Ramo, to attend the Global Spa and Wellness Summit. I’ve been a guest at the Summit in previous years, and was happy to see familiar faces, reconnect with colleagues and make new friends. But this year was different. I gave a speech on […]
One of the best ways to become acquainted with the wondrous world of fungi is to venture out on a foraging expedition.
We can draw inspiration from so many areas of our lives. One of my favorite places to seek wisdom other than nature is in books. Reading the words of authors, poets, and philosophers inspires in me a feeling of gratitude as I incorporate their philosophies in my day to day life. It is for this […]
Would you be surprised to know that the “original internet” is actually 1.3 billion years old? That’s right. The world wide web mimics the very first organism on earth – fungi.
We know you’re curious. Are we REALLY creating a film about mushrooms? Why, yes, yes we are.
When is the last time you were able to immerse yourself in nature? Too often in our busy lives and in our big cities, we don’t have the time or ability to connect with nature. I believe many people in our world today are suffering from what I call “Nature Deficit Disorder” (NDD). We live […]
My first gallery exhibit at The G2 Gallery in California opened on July 29th and will continue running through September 14th. If you are in the Venice Beach, CA area tonight, September 5th, there is a reception to which you are all invited. The RSVP information is listed above & the $10 admission benefits the Western […]
(Everyone Wins: Download Your Mushroom Foraging Checklist!) 800 quiz competitors, 400 more challenges, 1 beautiful mushroom hunting basket to give away… The suspense is killing us!… Over the past 7 days, 800 people took our quiz to win the chance at owning a beautiful mushroom hunting basket, courtesy of Dr. Paul Stamets and Fungi Perfecti.
In our quest to find the essential and fun-to-have items to bring and supply for successful mushroom foraging, we came across this wonderful post. It was a pleasure to make their acquaintance, and they generously agreed for us to re-post it here for you. Keep in mind, some of the pointers are Arizona-specific, but good […]
Every person we meet has come into our life to teach us something. Too often when we meet someone, we’re concerned with telling them who we are or what our story is. Rather than look at what we can learn from someone, we feel like we should be the one teaching. The truth is that every person we meet has […]
We’ve all had this happen before. You’re far from home or somewhere you normally don’t go and then out of nowhere, you run into someone you know. Sometimes when we run into a friend or an acquaintance at an unexpected time, we’re tempted to analyze what it means. We start to consider things like how […]
Join the magical mushroom journey! Louie has teamed up with world-renowned mycologist, Dr. Paul Stamets, and the pioneer of integrative medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil, to forage together through the fascinating world of fungi. The upcoming movie, FANTASTIC FUNGI, is a mind-altering, life-affirming film that will enlighten audiences to the wondrous powers of the mushroom. Visit http://fantasticfungi.net to join the underground society where you’ll learn […]
Surfing is a microcosm of life. When a wave comes, you either let it pass or climb on. Life is full of opportunities. Sometimes, however, we don’t always know whether or not an opportunity is in our best interest. These moments, when we’re unsure and full of indecision and doubt, are actually blessings in disguise. […]
Imagine an organism that feeds you, cures you, reveals secrets of the universe, may have advanced the proto-human brain, and today could help save the planet. An organism that seems to be conscious. Now imagine that it’s in the ground beneath your feet.
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With summer in full swing, let us take a moment to soak in the warmth of the sun and relish in the fact that we are lucky enough to be on this beautiful planet and experience the wonder of nature in every season. With flowers in full bloom, trees lush and green, and all […]
Today is National Lighthouse Day ! Recognized by Congress on August 7, 1789, lighthouses have been a symbol of safe harbor, guiding ships back to port, helping its crew find their way home. Every time I go out to film or photograph the sea, I am always in awe of the infinite depths of the deep blue […]
Luck is certainly about timing, but it is also being prepared for any situation that the universe gives you. That is how I’ve been able to capture many of the beautiful images that I have been fortunate enough to photograph and film. However, sometimes luck is not on your side – which is why I am […]
For decades, I have had the great fortune to travel the world as a visual artist, filming and photographing amazing cultures, interesting people, and breathtaking natural environments. The driving force behind my life’s work is to open the hearts and minds of as many people as possible to the beauty and power of nature, and […]
