National Day of Listening
November 28, 2008 by Editor
The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention … A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words. -Rachel Naomi Remen
National Day of Listening:
One of the largest oral history projects of its kind, the non-profit, Story Corps, has over the years enabled tens of thousands of everyday people to record the life stories of family and friends, because they believe that everybody’s story matters and every life counts. This year, the organization has declared November 28, 2008 the first annual National Day of Listening Read more
The sun just keeps on giving
October 14, 2008 by Editor
Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, “You owe Me.” Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the Whole Sky. -Hafiz Read more
What is invaluable to you?
October 5, 2008 by Editor
“I was walking one morning, when it started to rain. I recall feeling a raindrop, and I considered whether I had been the first to feel the initial one or had the privilege been given to someone else. Read more
Truly listening
September 29, 2008 by Editor
“It takes two to speak the truth – one to speak and another to hear.” -Thoreau
Conversing With Kids On Ethics:
“A year or so ago, I visited an excellent independent school to do some work with its faculty and parents. Read more
The Ice Cream Man
July 23, 2008 by Editor
The courage to penetrate and power to see clearly the meaning of things hidden beyond the situation prevailing around us and to act Read more
“Peace Pilgrim”
July 19, 2008 by Editor
There is a spark of good in everybody, no matter how deeply it may be buried, it is there. It’s waiting to govern your life gloriously. -Peace Pilgrim Read more
Hilary Lister’s Journey
July 13, 2008 by Editor
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. -Seneca Read more
DailyGood
July 10, 2008 by Editor
Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible, it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could. -Barbara DeAngelis Read more
Everyday Practices
July 7, 2008 by Editor
If your everyday practice is open to all your emotions, to all the people you meet, to all the situations you encounter, Read more
Hanni Sager’s Toy Workshops
July 2, 2008 by Editor
Thirty-five years earlier, before the relapse of my dystrophy, I couldn’t have done what I’ve done. Read more
