These are 3 organizations actively working to educate folks about different aspects of social change. Use what they have to offer as resources to fuel discussions or new ideas. […]
Archives for November 2011
A Few Good Blogs
Here are a few good blog posts from a few good organizations. These sites cover centered social justice work, reproductive justice, and the benefits of mindfulness. Interaction Institute for Social […]
My Insecurities Are Animals
My insecurities are animals. Butterflies to be exact. They take up physical space in my body. I can be going along comfortable in my day, feeling clear, and minding my […]
Grab a Little Peace of Mind
The mere idea of thinking positive thoughts and reciting affirmations personally gives me the willies, but the following resources give smart space for optimism. Not only do they encourage […]
december 2011
WEST COAST fearlessMeditation I | Practice of the Body CXC | Center for Transformative Change | Berkeley, CA Friday | December 2, 2011 | 7:00-9:30pm Register The Art of Leadership […]
Annie Leonard | The Story of Broke
A few years ago, Annie Leonard came out with the Story of Stuff, which explained how all of our junk affected our lives, our environment, the lives of folks in […]
Helping Hands for Grant Seekers
Sometimes the best way to go forward is to take a look at where we’ve been. These resources give grant seekers a chance to evaluate, tweak, revise, and review […]
Jonathan Haidt | Moral Roots of Liberals & Conservatives
From TED Talk site: Psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the five moral values that form the basis of our political choices, whether we’re left, right or center. In this eye-opening talk, he […]
Occupy’s 2nd Anniversary in Sebastopol
Written & Contributed by Shepherd Bliss We celebrated Occupy Wall Street’s (OWS) second monthly anniversary in small town Sebastopol, with its less than 8000 residents, in Northern California on November […]
Alternative Medicine at the Hospital
Not all that long ago, you could guarantee that your doctor wouldn’t even think about suggesting alternative medicine to treat you. But these days, even hospitals are offering things like […]
Claude AnShin Public Talk
Race & Occupy Wall Street
The diversity of OWS is in question, and at the same time, in many cities throughout the country, there are Occupy movements that have been more inclusive. Let’s consider how […]