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Archive for May 1, 2011
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| May 1, 2011 |
| “In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.” — Marianne Williamson |
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 “It’s only since I’ve been walking everywhere that I noticed the “grot spots” and dangerous locations in my town. Safe and snug from my car, I hardly noticed what life was like for the more vulnerable pedestrian. Speaking to local residents I came to realize that other foot-traveling folk had the same concerns about litter, dog dirt, the absence of street lighting, dangerous driving and impossibly placed road crossings. I decided I should do something about it, so I wrote to my local council. And do you know what? They actually thanked me for bringing these issues to their attention! I was kept informed of their progress and can happily say that they have taken action on all but one issue! I believe we should do our best to action stuff instead of just talking or moaning about it. It’s amazing what can be achieved with a little positive effort!” — Jules
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Our lives disconnect and reconnect, we move on, and later we may again touch one another.
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When a Homeless Man Used Twitter
A few folks in New York City wondered what it’s like to be homeless. So they gave four men cell phones and Twitter accounts to help them share their stories with the world. For Daniel Morales, these gifts would change his life. Three weeks into the project, Morales used the social neworking tool to find his 27-year-old daughter, whom he hadn’t seen in over a decade. After posting his cell phone number and a photo of her when she was 16, a stranger saw the message and the next day, Morales got the call he’d been waiting for. “Just to find my dad after 11 years…I don’t even know how to feel right now, I’m just very, very happy.” { read more }
Be The Change
Reach out to someone you haven’t seen or spoken with in a long time. Let this person know how much she or he means to you. |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 