been transformed into, “an example of sustainable awareness,” according to Finno. Peaceful energy surrounds individuals engaged in art installations, permaculture, music and Tai chi. Med Mob groups and others are currently posting similar events all over Face- book. “It’s well out of our hands now; it’s just happening,” remarks Finno.


Join in this Month


A global meditation flash mob is planned for November 11 (see Tinyurl. com/44jrp8x). Communities around the world are encouraged to partici- pate; planned events include Austin, Texas; Los Angeles; New York City; Orlando; and Paris.


According to the global event’s Facebook page, the goal is to inspire, “10,000 people to meditate and ema- nate a wave of high vibration energy that will shift and evolve our self and every person, business and system in our city.”


Finno believes that the power of meditation for individuals and com- munities is understated. When asked to define meditation, he says, “It is an opportunity to be at one with yourself, [and] to be grounded and focus on a solution.”


The universalized peaceful ac- tions of Med Mobs are ultimately more powerful than localized, anger-filled demonstrations, because as Finno notes, “Anyone can relate to medita- tion; everyone is working for a solution to something.”


For more information, visit MedMob. org or OccupyTheNet.com.


Meredith Montgomery publishes the Mobile/Baldwin, AL edition of Natural Awakenings (HealthyLivingHealthy Planet.com).


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Photo: Jessa Johnson/City Life Wellness


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