here are my written notes for the keynote i gave this past weekend to the North American Students of Cooperation Institute. it was an amazing group to speak with, think with, and […]
Archives for March 2012
The Positive Effects of Fatty Foods
For a long time now I’ve had a digestive disorder, which means the only way for me to eat well is to have a very restrictive diet. And yes, it […]
Five Ways Our Need to Fit in Controls Us
If you’re embarking on becoming a leader in your community or organization, you should know that biologically people are conformers. We like to be liked, whether that’s by a group […]
Six Great Occupy Actions for this Spring
Though some of the following events have come and gone, there are plenty of big actions Occupy will be taking up in April and in May. For instance, the worldwide […]
On Revolution | Grace Lee Boggs & Angela Davis
Listen as revolutionary icons Grace Lee Boggs and Angela Davis talk about where we could be going (politically and socially), how we can make the very best of the opportunities […]
The Power of Vulnerability | 10 Life Lessons
I’ve always said that in order to be strong Superman had to learn how to be super vulnerable. Read Lubna Salah’s post from elephant journal on the strength behind vulnerability. […]
Don’t Be a Tight A**
Through yoga our bodies can unlearn their muscular limitations. And through better posture comes a whole new perspective. Myofascial Release is a term broadly used to imply work on the […]
Rebuilding Our Dreams | America the Possible
“It’s not too late to build an American Dream that lives up to our highest ideals.” (from “America the Possible: A Manifesto” by Gus Speth) But in order to save ourselves, our country, […]
ain’t we all women?
sojourner’s truth rings on INcite with angel Kyodo williams International Women’s Day is upon us; March is officially proclaimed Women’s History Month. The affirmation and celebration of women’s endless contributions […]
newDharma Talk | The Six Paramitas, Part Two
In this talk we review the meaning behind each of the six perfections, or paramitas, and the value of each. These virtues are not called the six perfections for no […]
No Public Education, No Democracy!
Written & Contributed by Simone Harris I teach English at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, California. I love my school, my amazing colleagues, and the kids who enter my […]