Icelanders Open Their Homes to Refugees
After the Iceland government announced that it would accept just 50 Syrian refugees, Icelandic author Bryndis Bjorgvinsdottir launched a Facebook campaign spurring 12,000 people — 4% of the Icelandic population — to pledge to welcome Syrian refugees into their homes. Bryndis shares, “Refugees are our future spouses, best friends, our next soul mate, the drummer in our children’s band, our next colleague, Miss Iceland 2022, the carpenter who finally fixes our bathroom, the chef in the cafeteria, the fireman, the hacker and the television host.” Read on to learn more about this display of solidarity and love. { read more }
Be The Change
Which kinds of people do you see as being different and separate from your life? In what ways are their life experiences similar to yours? Could you be more alike than you realize? |
Editor’s note: Dear Friends, with just two days left of our 21-Day Mindfulness Challenge, we wanted to express our gratitude for your participation. Over the last few weeks, we have been moved by your beautiful reflections on the every-day ways that you are practicing mindfulness. Thank you for sharing your stories with us and enjoy the last days of the challenge!
Sangha of Auspicious Companions 