Golden dusk photo of fisherman on river tossing out nets
Feeling and Seeing Struggle, Witnessing Hope and Resilience
10/30/2018
Henry Cross
Having traveled throughout Latin America, people everywhere seem to embody a warm tenderness and kind spirit that many times is rare to experience in other major cities of the west. From Mexico to... read more
Sea turtle floating and looking directly at camera.
Just Another Day on the Beaches of Costa Rica
10/04/2018
Nora Livingstone
I run a social enterprise that helps people travel and volunteer with animals. It’s wonderful. New and experienced travelers come to me to help find the perfect animal volunteer experience and I... read more
Wall of childrens' art with characters from Finding Nemo
Pixar - The Disruptive Power of Imagination and Storytelling
09/28/2018
Henry Cross
For over two decades Pixar has delivered the most epic animation films of all time. And I saw all 20 recently! They infuse the minds and hearts of audiences worldwide with fast moving and attention-... read more
Ballot box in front of American flag.
Are You Registered to Vote? We'll Help You
09/25/2018
Andrew Mersmann
You want to take part in the voting process. It is a right AND a responsibility. Estimates are that about 58% of Americans eligible to vote did so in the 2016 national elections. The insidious... read more
Coffee house workers and customers
Local Travel is Where You Are
09/12/2018
Anonymous (not verified)
In recent years, the big catchphrase in travel has been about being “local”. In most cases this has meant getting outside the cities, invading smaller villages in the countryside, and asking local... read more
Two men in India do outdoor demonstration of sword skills.
From the Sword of Discernment to the Famine of Time
09/06/2018
Henry Cross
Our time on Earth is limited. It slips away, what a shame! There is so much to celebrate. Wish it didn't have to end this way! But with enough alignment and centering in our personal... read more
Colorful wheel chart showing advertising influences
How to Tell the Difference Between Persuasion and Manipulation
08/30/2018
Aeon
Calling someone manipulative is a criticism of that person’s character. Saying that you have been manipulated is a complaint about having been treated badly. Manipulation is dodgy at best, and... read more
Boss sits at desk while secretary squishes down on low chair
Patriarchy, Microaggression, and Political Correctness
08/24/2018
J. Brown
I recognize that I was born into privilege. Being male, white and American comes with a set of assumptions and implicit biases that are deeply ingrained in me and the mores of our fathers. As a... read more
Silhouette of man sitting alone by a sunset lake.
How Loneliness Changes Across Your Lifetime
08/02/2018
Greater Good Science Center
Loneliness can strike at any age, although the cause might be different. by KIRA M. NEWMAN | Greater Good Science Center Ask someone to recount a time they felt lonely, and they’ll... read more

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Ballot box in front of American flag.
Are You Registered to Vote? We'll Help You
09/25/2018
Andrew Mersmann
You want to take part in the voting process. It is a right AND a responsibility. Estimates are that about 58% of Americans eligible to vote did so in the 2016 national elections. The insidious... read more
Coffee house workers and customers
Local Travel is Where You Are
09/12/2018
Anonymous (not verified)
In recent years, the big catchphrase in travel has been about being “local”. In most cases this has meant getting outside the cities, invading smaller villages in the countryside, and asking local... read more
Two men in India do outdoor demonstration of sword skills.
From the Sword of Discernment to the Famine of Time
09/06/2018
Henry Cross
Our time on Earth is limited. It slips away, what a shame! There is so much to celebrate. Wish it didn't have to end this way! But with enough alignment and centering in our personal... read more
Colorful wheel chart showing advertising influences
How to Tell the Difference Between Persuasion and Manipulation
08/30/2018
Aeon
Calling someone manipulative is a criticism of that person’s character. Saying that you have been manipulated is a complaint about having been treated badly. Manipulation is dodgy at best, and... read more
Boss sits at desk while secretary squishes down on low chair
Patriarchy, Microaggression, and Political Correctness
08/24/2018
J. Brown
I recognize that I was born into privilege. Being male, white and American comes with a set of assumptions and implicit biases that are deeply ingrained in me and the mores of our fathers. As a... read more
Silhouette of man sitting alone by a sunset lake.
How Loneliness Changes Across Your Lifetime
08/02/2018
Greater Good Science Center
Loneliness can strike at any age, although the cause might be different. by KIRA M. NEWMAN | Greater Good Science Center Ask someone to recount a time they felt lonely, and they’ll... read more
Homeless man in subway with sign says SEEKING HUMAN KINDNESS
A Social Disease - Privilege in America
07/25/2018
Henry Cross
At the very root of privilege is an advantage or favor that many times in America has come in the form of race, class, and gender. Institutional and generational injustices are... read more
Mandela Day 2018 logo
Mandela Day - Now That's Our Kind of Holiday!
07/18/2018
Andrew Mersmann
Today, July 18, is Mandela Day, a cause for celebration and gratitude. A day for looking for connection with others, not distance or difference. A day to honor and touch others. Especially... read more
gift boxes with tag says JUST FOR YOU
Microphilanthropy and 5 Ways to Give
07/12/2018
Andrew Mellen
“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”  ~Khalil Gibran Imagine what could happen if every person on the planet... read more

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