Sangha of Auspicious Companions

May 15, 2016

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Forward the Smile

Angelo Pangalos’ project has a simple purpose – to encourage and inspire people to share a smile with a stranger. Pangalos has been in and out of hospitals since the age of five. Faced with one health crisis after another, and unable to work, Pangalos decided to give the one thing he didn’t have – a smile. For the last several years, Pangalos has used his passion for magic and music to entertain strangers wherever he goes, collecting smiles and stories. He is not the best magician or musician, but Pangalos lives his life with purpose – to give joy to others. { read more }

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Step outside your comfort zone and share a smile with a stranger. Was that easy? Initiate a conversation.

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May 14, 2016

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Iris Grace & Thula: A Girl & Her Cat

Iris Grace Halmshaw, is an extraordinary 5-year-old British girl who was diagnosed with autism three years ago. In the first few years of her life she barely communicated. Painting proved to be an unexpected outlet, and her ethereal creations stunned not just her family, but the art world at large. “While Iris has been painting for more than 18 months now, a new friend joined her family just before Valentine’s Day this year, who has helped make all the difference in her ability and desire to communicate with the outside world.” This beautiful story shares more about the unexpected friendship between a gifted child artist and her cat Thula. { read more }

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Consider a companion or friend in your own life whose presence has always helped bring out the best in you. Give them a call or send them a note of gratitude today.

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May 13, 2016

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May 13, 2016

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7 Lessons About Finding the Work You Were Meant to Do

“Finding your calling — it’s not passive,” [StoryCorps founder Dave Isay] says. “When people have found their calling, they’ve made tough decisions and sacrifices in order to do the work they were meant to do.”In other words, you don’t just “find” your calling — you have to fight for it. And it’s worth the fight. “People who’ve found their calling have a fire about them,” says Isay, the winner of the 2015 TED Prize. “They’re the people who are dying to get up in the morning and go do their work.” Read on as Isay shares 7 takeaways he has learned by studying people who have succeeded in the hard-won fight to find the work they love. { read more }

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Find a quiet place, away from the chatter of society, friends, or family telling you what to do, and contemplate what it is that makes you come alive. Is there a way to engage in that activity in service to others? Additionally, consider ways in which you can enrich the world right now in your present circumstances, even if as simple as adopting a positive attitude with the people you encounter and helping them feel appreciated.

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May 12, 2016

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The Woman Who Rescued Over 200 Sloths

“Monique Pool first fell in love with sloths when she took in an orphan from a rescue centre. Since then many sloths have spent time in her home on their way back to the forest — but even she found it hard to cope when she had to rescue 200 at once. It all began in 2005 when Pool lost her dog, a mongrel called Sciolo, and called the Suriname Animal Protection Society to see if they’d found it. They hadn’t, but they told her about Loesje (or Lucia), a baby three-toed sloth they didn’t know how to look after. Pool offered to take it –and was instantly smitten.” { read more }

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Do something today to serve one of the life forms around you — whether it’s putting water out for birds, planting flowers for honeybees, or volunteering at a local animal shelter. To learn more about Monique Pool’s work, visit the Green Heritage Fund website. { more }

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May 11, 2016

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We Are All Criminals

Emily Baxter is a public defender, turned policy maker, turned storyteller with an unusual cause. As founder of the nonprofit, “We Are All Criminals” she invites everyday people to anonymously share stories of crimes and misdemeanors that they were never caught or charged for. Through sharing personal experiences, her work seeks to inspire empathy and ignite social change. The project is gaining gaining significant traction. In this in-depth interview Baxter dives into the ramifications of our overreaching and inequitable justice system, while highlighting remarkable stories of prejudice and redemption, privilege, injustice, and the transformation that is sparked by simply listening deeply to one another’s stories. { read more }

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Reflect on a misstep or an action you are not particularly proud of from your past. Was it just a blip on your path or did it leave a lasting mark? If inspired share your story. For more stories and resources visit the We Are All Criminals website. { more }

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May 10, 2016

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Moina Shaiq’s Meet A Muslim Initiative

Moina Shaiq has lived in the United States for close on four decades. This mother and grandmother is also a tireless community activist. The tragic shootings in Paris and San Bernadino brought home to her the widespread misunderstandings that surrounded the Islamic faith. So she decided to do something about it. She placed a “Meet a Muslim” ad in a local paper, inviting people to come spend an hour in conversation with her at a coffeeshop. “The newspaper told me to be prepared for no one to show up. So I just brought my laptop and planned to do some work. But I didnt need it.” Learn more about this remarkable woman and her work. { read more }

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Make a genuine effort to sit down and dialogue with someone from a different religious, or cultural background. You can learn more about Moina Shaiq’s work here. { more }

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May 9, 2016

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Grafitti Grandma

Most people have a negative image of graffiti and “tagging.” However, there are a group of grandmas and a few grandpas in Lisbon, Portugal, who are encouraged to create street art through workshops given by an organization called Lata 65. This video is a tribute to one of the “crew.” Meet Lusa Corteso, a graffiti grandma who never let age impede her imaginative spirit. { read more }

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Check out more photos and videos of Graffiti Grandmas and Grandpas. And don’t let age stop you from pursuing your passion! { more }

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