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August 31, 2014

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Of Webs, Boxes and Boundaries

Margaret Wheatley shares: “When my children were small, I had a slogan on my refrigerator that read: ‘If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.’ Perhaps that was my children’s first lesson in systems thinking. We adults learn this, too. If others are struggling, we experience the consequences of their struggle. If others don’t feel safe, we aren’t safe. Great teachers have been trying to teach us this for thousands of years. Buddhism teaches that any one thing is here because of everything else. The great American naturalist John Muir said that if we tug on any one part of the web of life, we get the whole web. But we’ve been very slow to learn the lesson.” Read on to learn how to see beyond the boxes and into the interconnected web of life, and how doing so can contribute to the well-being of all. { read more }

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What box do you usually identify yourself with: Your nationality? Your ethnicity? Your gender? Take a moment to consider how your well-being depends on the actions of those outside your box, and how their well-being depends on your actions. How can you honor this interconnection?

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August 30, 2014

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Radical Kindness: The Banker Who Gave It All Away

On the surface, Philip Wollen does not look like the radical type. Named as one of the top-wanted executives in Australia, he was a vice-president of Citibank when he was 34 and a general manager at Citicorp. Around 1990, however, Philip decided to give away 90% of his capital. His aim, he says, is to die broke; to give away all he owns with “warm hands.” Now, his Winsome Constance Kindness Trust (named after his mother and grandmother) supports all sorts of humanitarian causes around he world. The website of his trust says, “we don’t want your money,” and proclaims that its mission is “to promote kindness towards all other living beings.” { read more }

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Think of something you own that would make another person very happy and give it away with love.

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August 29, 2014

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4 Ways Sadness May Be Good For You

Evolutionary theory suggests that we should embrace all of our emotions, as each has an important role to play under the right circumstances. So, though you may seek ways to increase happiness, don’t haphazardly push away your sadness. No doubt, it’s there for good reason, as research suggests that mild, temporary states of sadness may actually be beneficial in handling various aspects of our lives. { read more }

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You can learn more about the science and power of gratitude at the Greater Good Gratitude Summit. { more }

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August 28, 2014

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From Hero To Host

For too long, too many of us have been entranced by heroes. Perhaps it’s our desire to not have to do the hard work, to rely on someone else to figure things out. But perhaps it’s time for us to face the truth of our situation — that we’re all in this together, that we all have a voice — and figure out how to mobilize the hearts and minds of everyone in our workplaces and communities. { read more }

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Look for solutions to the problems your community faces, rather than call on someone else to solve them.

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August 27, 2014

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Kindness In An Age of Connected Disconnection

Years ago, we didn’t have to try so hard to stay connected. People lived in neighborhoods, and there weren’t many strangers that didn’t ultimately become friends. We watched over one another with relationships built upon a foundation of shared interdependence, ensuring plenty of kindness to go around. Sadly though, through our own scientific progress, we now live in an age of ‘connected disconnection.’ Even the most basic of needs are provided by faceless entities. But, at what cost? Read on to learn of the direct correlation between kindness and personal connection. { read more }

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Try to bring awareness to those moments of disconnectedness. Or, alternately, why not designate an hour of your day to go ‘hands free’ instead?

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August 26, 2014

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Because I Said I Would

Alex Sheen keeps his promises. One year after his friend Charlie Cordell killed Vincent Canzani while drinking and driving, Alex stood outside of a busy bar with a sign telling those leaving that he was ready to drive them home that night and even take them back to their cars in the morning. And he did it for free, because he had a promise to keep. When someone snuck him a tip, he donated it to “Mothers Against Drunk Driving.” Keeping a promise not only helps to make the world a better place, it can save a life the process. { read more }

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Take the time today to check out Alex Sheen’s “Because I said I would” movement. Then, try it yourself: make a promise and keep it. { more }

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August 25, 2014

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What ‘Home’ Means To The Homeless

Willie Baronet took a 30-day cross-country road trip from Seattle to New York, buying homeless signs and exploring the meaning of “home.” What began as a way to deal with the discomfort he felt when seeing the homeless has now morphed into an art campaign called “We Are All Homeless” which seeks to create a more conscious and compassionate society. Willie shares: “These signs — and this practice — have become a catalyst for conversations about the nature of home, homelessness, compassion, and how we see and treat each other as humans.” { read more }

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Carry extra food in your bag today to share with a homeless person you may encounter while you are out and about.

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August 24, 2014

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