Sangha of Auspicious Companions

January 2, 2017

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Giving the Homeless a Hand Up with Technology

At HandUp.org, before you help someone in need, you can see their face, look into their eyes, see their children, their smile, read about their challenges, and even send them a message. In a meaningful way, HandUp.org connects donors with those in need. The brainchild of Rose Broome, HandUp.org fulfills a need she realized existed when saw a homeless woman sleeping on the street. Here she was in San Francisco surrounded by all of this progress, but no way to help. “With all of the innovation that we have here, and all the resources, I wondered why I could pull my phone out of my pocket, push a button, get a ride, push another button, get dinner, but there wasn’t a button that I could push to do something to help that woman,” she said. This article and video share Broome’s inspiring story. { read more }

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See if any stories of people profiled on the site resonate with you. Perhaps you can help. Or, make a local nonprofit aware of the website’s capabilities. { more }

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January 1, 2017

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What Will The Theme Of Your Life Be In 2017?

“As we ponder resolutions for the coming year, New Year’s can also be a time to reflect on our life story — and to figure out how everything fits together. Incorporating our goals into the larger narrative of our life can give us more energy to pursue them, and to become the person we want to be…Studying stories is not easy, since every person’s life is so unique. In their quest to categorize and correlate, researchers have come up with different ways to analyze life stories, and one of those ways is by theme.A theme is a common motivational thread or pattern that runs through a life story.” The three themes detailed in this article have all been linked to well-being. Check them out as you decide on your goals for this brand new year. { read more }

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For more inspiration read “Everything You Need to Know About New Year’s Resolutions”. { more }

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