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July 8, 2017

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How Do You Build a Sacred Space?

Can architecture actually become a prayer answered? Can a building capture and transmit a sacred response through the play of light and materials? Architect Siamak Hariri describes the transformative potential of architecture in this TED talk. Listen to his creative journey and watch the sacred geometry unfold as the first international Baha’i’ temple in South America comes alive. { read more }

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Consider ways your heart has recognized patterns of sacred geometry, either in nature or architecture. Begin a creative journey to create a sacred space in a corner of your heart, your home or your neighborhood today.

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July 7, 2017

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Food Not Bombs: A Conversation with Keith McHenry

Keith McHenry, co-founder of Food Not Bombs, has a vision: food not bombs changes people, service brings people together, and abundant thinking turns hearts to peace. For the last 35 years, he has worked with others to salvage surplus food, prepare it, and serve it for free in parks, at protests, and during disaster relief efforts. At these meals, volunteers distribute literature, share stories and engage in conversations that encourage people to get involved, connect and become part of an emerging, post-capitalist society. Inspired by his work, others have formed their own “chapters” of Food Not Bombs, which is a loose-knit, all-volunteer group of collectives that serve free vegan and vegetarian meals to the homeless and hungry as a protest to war and poverty. More in this recent interview with Keith about his life and work. { read more }

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Share a meal with family, with friends, with strangers, with those in need, with others at your next local Food Not Bombs event. { more }

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July 6, 2017

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Why Are We Here?: Lessons Gleaned on Life’s Meaning

Perhaps one of the most asked and elusive questions since the dawn of human curiosity is ‘what is the meaning of life?’ What would you answer? Is there even an answer? In this inspired social project, Aljoscha Dreisorner asked people from all walks of life, from friends to strangers to children and the elderly, what they believe their meaning to be. The answers are as enlightening as they are varied, with an array of different beliefs, as well as common threads of meaning. The experience of gathering the stories gives insight into how each of us interact with the world when we come from a belief of meaning. For those who believe it is to grow and learn, the impacts their interpretation of obstacles and challenge. For those who see love as the meaning, their energy in creating connections is heightened. Read on to see the other common threads that were found. { read more }

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Have you ever asked yourself this question? Why not have a discussion with someone to see how your answers may be different.

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July 5, 2017

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A Green Hardware Store On Every Corner

Jason Ballard was looking for a way to make the home improvement market more eco-friendly, and he found one. Or rather, he created one. Inspired by his grandfather who shaped his early understanding of the importance of conservation, Ballard studied conservation biology in college, and went on to open TreeHouse: an eco-friendly home improvement retailer. The stores, with 1 location in Texas and 2 more opening this year, strive to offer not only quality products, but efficient technology and great service too. “If we want healthy and sustainable homes to be the norm, they have to be better than conventional homes. And everything around the process has to be better,” Ballard says. He ultimately hopes to open 300 stores nationwide, reaching 80% of all the homes in the US. { read more }

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Learn more about conservation efforts you can make in your own home here. { more }

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July 4, 2017

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How to Be a Lifelong Learner

Barbara Oakley has spent much of her life discovering her hidden potential. Her newest book, Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential debunks myths and exposes artificial obstacles that get in the way of learning and discovering your hidden potential. She also provides tips on learning how to learn, including focusing (or not), practicing efficiently, and exercising. { read more }

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What technique will you implement to exercise your brain this week?

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July 3, 2017

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July 3, 2017

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Are You Okay?: The Power of a Caring Question

When we intentionally slow ourselves down, we open ourselves up to a new world where calm has special powers and its magic is contagious. One day Aryae Coopersmith found himself rushing home, not noticing what was going on around him. He thought to himself, “‘This isn’t much fun! What if I just slow down? What if I can just be present and start noticing what’s going on around me?’ So I did that. I was about to cross the highway. Suddenly, I noticed that there was a teenage girl yelling and screaming and running. ‘What’s this about?’ I thought. She ran across the highway. Without any particular agenda, I walked across the highway to follow her and see what was going on.” Two large men were in the girl’s car, apparently trying to steal it. What Coopersmith did next was use calm actions to bring about positive changes, again and again. Find out how. { read more }

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Today, try to catch yourself before your knee-jerk reactions and pause. See what effect it has on your behavior.

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July 2, 2017

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Spotlight on Finding Common Ground

Tensions run high. Sides are polarized. Even attempts at neutral, innocuous conversations seem stymied and fraught. How can we reestablish connection in our fractured communities? How can we reengage in conversation? How can we move forward together into our shared future? In this Spotlight on Finding Common Ground, we take a look back into past DailyGood features offering advice on how to come together and consider some stunning examples of people who have been able to overcome seemingly insurmountable differences to find common ground. Key to establishing connections among people and within communities are improving communication, focusing on common passions, and forgiving each other.
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As you engage with those around you, particularly those with whom you disagree, try to listen and consider things from their point of view. Do you share a common belief or interest you can focus on to help you build a better foundation for a relationship? How can you use your gifts to better the community you share with each other?

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