What Do sad people have in Common? It seems They have all built a shrine To the past And often go there And do a strange wail and Worship. What […]
Archives for February 2012
Shoes at the Door
It is a fairly straightforward and simple practice, to remove your shoes at the door. It is a common practice in Asian countries, and depending on what part of the […]
last night i cried for shelley | adrienne maree brown
last week, the burned torso of a young transgendered woman named shelley hilliard, who had been missing for two weeks, showed up under a mattress off a highway in detroit. shelley […]
The Key to Ending Suffering Is Letting Go
A few nights ago at Center for Transformative Change Victor Lewis came by to offer a quick workshop on Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT, a practice that is […]
Sensory Overload | The Importance of Downtime in a Sensory Stimulating Society
Today an overstimulating environment is par for the course: Internet. Television. Traffic. iPhones. iPads. Topped off only by our endless to do lists. But overstimulation wrecks havoc on the body-mind […]
love letter to a president
this time we will INcite with angel Kyodo williams Valentine’s Day is upon us, so it seems appropriate to reaffirm my love, most especially in those places in which I […]
I Became a Connoisseur
1. I know it like I know the shape of my face in the mirror. I can tell when something changes in it. When there is a new wrinkle. An […]
Victor Lewis | The Mysteries of Radical Wisdom, Healing, Justice & Resilience
A nationally respected social justice educator, Victor has conducted seminars, workshops, keynote speeches, and “train the trainer” programs across the United States, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, […]
The Metrics of Movement Building, A Guide
University of Southern California (USC) has a report out that addresses the value of organizing, especially as a way to build movements further and in substantial, transformative ways. They also […]
quote | february 2012
“All paths lead nowhere, so it is important to choose a path that has heart.” Carlos Castaneda, anthropologist & author
Welcome | february 2012
There’s a fairly old joke among Black folks that says we were given February to celebrate our heritage because it’s the shortest month of the year. Meaning, of course, that’s […]
Dave Moore | Ageless Warrior
Born in 1912, Dave Moore marched, and was an organizer, for civil rights and working people. During the 1930s he helped organized the Ford Hunger Strike against Ford Motor Company […]