Can you give us an update on how Earth is doing right now and how you feel? Can you tell us more about the oil spill in the gulf and how the ecosystems are faring there?

The physical Earth is doing very well, generally speaking. This answer may surprise some, but Earth, like you, is a multilayered, organic system of awareness. Each intricate, well-organized member is part of a larger set and is also whole and perfect on its own. My sentience does not lend itself to thoughts of illness or difficulty, though it does recognize essential moments when the restoration of life becomes paramount. Earth, like you, is able to draw to itself things and thoughts, be they physical or nonphysical in origin.