That Pain in Your Political Gut? It’s Telling You Something

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You can be politically active, internally peaceful, and externally respectful regardless of which side of the aisle you ride. You can do this — we need to do this — regardless of the frenzied political machinery that seems designed to churn up hate. Whether “red” or “blue,” we can all do with a little more nuance, a little more empathy. more

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Perfect Day: Music as a Mode of Travel

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September 2, 2009 was a perfect day. And by some miracle, I found a way to share it with you. more

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A Harvest of Peace

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“A harvest of peace is produced from a seed of contentment.” more

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Nurture, Nurture, Nurture

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What would our lives look like if we consciously brought the value of taking care, of nurturing to the fore? How would aligning ourselves with that single focus impact our lives and the lives of others? more

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Surprise Ahead

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I choose to see myself as part of something larger, as part of a universe of beings all embedded with the desire to be kind. In this universe, one might say that there is a conspiracy going on – a positive conspiracy to, in its most optimistic interpretation, bring joy to every person in it. more

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‘Pioneers of the Possible’: Profiles of 20 extraordinary women

In her new book, Pioneers of the Possible, Iranian American author Angella Nazarian profiles 20 women, both living and not, who have fundamentally changed the field in which they work and, in the process, the world in which we all live. more

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In my own voice: The brilliance of Karly Wahlin

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Getting to know Karly has changed the way I think about voice forever. Even though she can’t speak, I’ve come to recognize her distinct “voice” in the way she expresses herself through words and music. more

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Olympic peace

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Wasn’t the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics stunning? more

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The discernment dance

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When we follow that which excites and challenges us, an internal spark fuels us in our endeavors, and we’re able to step into our vision. more

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Interview: Documentary filmmaker Emily James on direct action climate change

Award-winning filmmaker Emily James is something of a sensation in the United Kingdom. Originally from Berkeley, California, James moved to Britain to get her professional degrees in film and television at Cambridge University. While her work covers a variety of subjects, some of her most lauded projects focus on the subject of climate change. more

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