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August 10, 2018

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In the Business of Change

An increasing number of social entrepreneurs have come to realize that moving from ideation to success often requires going beyond the usual, the traditional, the expected. They need to shake things up, turn ideas upside down and infuse their solutions to challenges with a creative twist, new technology and/or a bold rethink….For social entrepreneurs it’s more than being disruptive for the sake of competitive advantage. It’s about finding new ways to tackle social and environmental challenges because the old ways are simply not working or not scaling at a pace that makes long-term change feasible. It’s about looking for new, creative answers to old, seemingly unchangeable problems. { read more }

Be The Change

Inspired by Komal Ahmad’s effort to use food waste to solve the problem of food scarcity, how might you look at something in a new way? Shake things up and come out with a way of turning a problem in one sphere into a solution for another.

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August 9, 2018

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What It Means to Hold Space & 8 Tips to Do it Well

“To truly support people in their own growth, transformation, grief, etc., we can’t do it by taking their power away (ie. trying to fix their problems), shaming them (ie. implying that they should know more than they do), or overwhelming them (ie. giving them more information than they’re ready for). We have to be prepared to step to the side so that they can make their own choices, offer them unconditional love and support, give gentle guidance when it’s needed, and make them feel safe even when they make mistakes.” In this piece, author Heather Plett shares eight concise, clear, and readily-applicable tips she learned from others who have held space for her during tough times. { read more }

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Try to apply one of the 8 tips to hold space for someone else or yourself.

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August 8, 2018

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9 Scientists Share Their Favorite Happiness Practices

Where do you seek happiness? In your relationships? Your work? Your hobbies? This highly sought after feeling can be elusive and hard to hold on to. Once we do obtain it, the good feelings it brings are often fleeting and we begin our quest all over again. What if you could bring happiness into your life in more lasting ways? In this article, 9 scientists share their favorite practices for increasing happiness and well-being. From loving-kindness practices to regular exercise, they offer up a wealth of different tools. { read more }

Be The Change

Choose one of the suggested practices that you haven’t tried before and do it consistently each day for one week. Share about your experience in the comments section below!

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August 7, 2018

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Eliza Ramos: Into the Real

During a symposium of physicians and health care workers, Eliza Ramos was sharing part of her story… “I was under a lot of stress in NYC so I decided to go to Rwanda.” Rwanda? Eliza’s story is remarkable. For instance, just out of USC, she moved Mexico. Looking back she reflects, “What was I thinking? It was a little crazy at the time, because I didn’t know Spanish.” She found herself working in a Mexican prison with people who had addiction issues. Talking with me, she said,” Its funny, I haven’t talked about this in so long.” Read more in this interview.

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Be The Change

Try jumping in. It doesn’t have to be with big things. You could let yourself follow that impulse to say hello to a stranger or give someone a hug.

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August 6, 2018

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The World I Want to Live In

“Even though I am now almost completely blind due to the late embers of the naked sky of Hiroshima, when I first saw with the ‘vision of the heart,’ I finally understood that I am at last, truly able to see. When I had an epiphany two decades ago, I was convinced that forgiveness is the first step toward peace…My life story demonstrates how a heart twisted by hatred and revenge can be transformed by forgiveness, evolving to a path of peaceful wisdom and the essential work of healing human hearts.” In this sweet video, Takashi Tanemori shares his “vision” for the world after Hiroshima. { read more }

Be The Change

Next time you feel anger at a loved one’s actions, try practicing “instant forgiveness,” opening your heart to your loved one’s reality in that moment.

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August 5, 2018

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Seeing the Whole

Our world is much richer, more beautiful, and more complex than we think–and it’s all happening right now, in this very moment. By widening our awareness to include the entire planet, encompassing both what we can and can’t see, we move toward a vision of earth where we are not merely on it, but a vital part in its processes. Consider the superhuman abilities of animals to see, hear, and smell better than humans. Or aerial views of the planet. Processes invisible to the naked eye. When we take it all in at once, the result can be “joy at the breathtaking beauty of the world; wonder at its occasional, deep strangeness; empathy with its suffering; [and] urgency toward the relief of that suffering.” Andrew Zolli invites us to see the earth in different ways in this illuminating and compelling essay. { read more }

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Marvel at the beauty of earth from above on GoogleEarth and contemplate your part in the whole. { more }

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August 4, 2018

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The Science of All Is One

Virtually anyone who turns to the news today will quickly see evidence of painful relationships between various ethnic groups in our communities. What should our response be to such violence of thought and speech if we personally encounter it in our own lives? In this heart-expanding piece, Betsy Leondar-Wright tells a touching story of how she lives her answer to the question of whether we should “call them out” or “call them in.” { read more }

Be The Change

Who do you judge for the things they believe? Next time you encounter such a person, can you experiment by leaning in with curiosity and patience rather than chiding them for their beliefs?

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