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May 10, 2018

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Ann Medlock: Sticking Her Neck Out for Our Common Humanity

“There is a fundamentalist mindset that is manifesting all over the world, and the fundamental mind says, “There are no questions. There are only answers, and they are in the book” (whatever book they believe in and are referring to). So, anybody who has questions is a mystery to them… I’ve never been one of those people…I got called to my son’s junior high school, and his teacher said, “You have to tell him not to wear that button.” And I said, “Which button?” He had a jacket that was covered with buttons – it was a thing for kids his age. The teacher said, “The one that says ‘question authority.'” And I said, “I gave it to him.” That was the end of that conversation.” Ann Medlock, founder of the Giraffe Heroes Project shares more from her spirited journey in this in-depth interview. { read more }

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The Giraffe Heroes Project is an inspiring platform that houses real-life stories of people who are sticking their necks out for the common good. Learn more about it here. { more }

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May 9, 2018

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The Efficiency of Inefficiency

While studying the history of medicine and practicing for over twenty years, Dr. Victoria Sweet discovered approaches to healing that today would be considered inefficient–but put into practice, are just the opposite. One such lesson was from 12th century abbess Hildegard of Bingen, who felt that “the body is more like a plant than a machine . . . the difference being that someone has to fix a broken machine but a plant can heal itself.” The trick is to allow for and encourage the verititos or life force to work its magic–which sometimes involves removing obstacles to it, or personal attention from the doctor, which is seldom allowed today. In this TED talk, Dr. Sweet shares revelations from her research and practice, and invites us to think again about modern medicine and the best ways to heal. { read more }

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Read this interview with Dr. Sweet on the subject of Slow Medicine. { more }

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May 8, 2018

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Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

“As a respected educational writer, teacher and activist, Parker J. Palmer shares some powerful thoughts on the current landscape of higher education with regard to pedagogy and practice. Through his personal and professional experiences with teaching and learning…Palmer argues that, at the present time, we no longer can ignore the ‘inner drivers’ that connect to the very core of humanity and the central mission of higher education, and advocates for the intentional integration of meaning, purpose, and spirituality within our institutions.” { read more }

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Next time you have to teach someone something, how can you touch on an “inner driver that connect to the very core of humanity?” For more inspiration, join this Saturday’s Awakin Call with Chad Harper: Hip Hop Saves Lives. More details and RSVP info here. { more }

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May 7, 2018

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Elucidating Human Consciousness Through Art

The brain is a work of art beyond our understanding and, in many way, is a miracle of organization out of chaos. Greg Dunn has made it his life’s work to share that miracle with us in the art he creates from micro etchings of the brain. With a PhD in neuroscience that might have led to a career in research or a professorship, Greg has turned his talents in science to the world of art. His art is enhanced by the meditation he does, allowing him to focus in on the patterns found in the neural connections of the brain. He is full of wonder that this organ which we all share is so little appreciated yet guides our every decision and perception. { read more }

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For a moment, try to observe what is happening in your brain as you experience the next moment. Can you perceive with appreciation how your mind moves with lightening speed from one connection to another?

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May 6, 2018

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Feeding the Good Wolf: A Gratitude Conversation with Ferial Pear

In an inventive and transformative program for teens, kids not only learn how to nourish and nurture their inherent goodness, they act as secret agents of kindness. Using undercover names like Whip, Neigh Neigh, and G Baby Believe, teens perform anonymous acts of kindness and support others doing the same. Founder Ferial Pearson believes that by doing so, the secret agents “become more … aware of, and grateful for, their capacity to positively change themselves and their world.” In this inspirational and funny interview, Pearson gets personal as she talks about gratitude, the program, her kids, and High Low Hero, a reflective exercise anyone can do at home. { read more }

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Today, take notice when someone does something nice for you and make a point to thank them.

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May 5, 2018

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Muhammad Yunus: A World of Three Zeroes

According to Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, a world without poverty or environmental devastation does not have to be just a utopian dream. Yunus believes that building a kindler, gentler planet “starts with recognizing what he describes as the inherent cruelty of capitalism, the need to value the abilities of every human being, and understanding that saving the environment must be a collective effort. Yunus, who won the Nobel for his work in microfinance, encourages us to see the world not through the lens of profit, but of social impact.” He speaks about his work and his vision in this interview with the Wharton School. { read more }

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What kind of world do you want to live in? Spend some time today searching the internet for people in your community who want the same thing. If their efforts inspire you, consider getting involved!

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May 4, 2018

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Human Scale Revisited

There was a time when buildings were scaled to the human figure, democracies were scaled to the societies they served, and enterprises were scaled to communities. Against that backdrop, author Kirkpatrick Sale revisits his classic book Human Scale against recent global developments and offers compelling new insights on how to turn toward a scale that allows humanity to not only survive, but thrive. In this excerpt from Human Scale Revisited, Sale tackles the notion of human-scale technology. { read more }

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When replacing tools, use Wendell Berry’s guidelines: cheaper, smaller, better than the one it replaces, use less energy, be repairable, come from a small local shop, and not replace or disrupt anything good that already exists. For more inspiration, join this Saturday’s Awakin Call with Nobel Peace Prize winner Jerry White. More details and RSVP info here. { more }

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