Anand Giridharadas: A tale of two Americas. And the mini-mart where they collided
This is a powerful talk about reconciliation. Anand Giridharadas tells the story of Raisuddin Bhuiyan and Mark Stroman with humour and compassion. His conclusion is truly powerful and confronting. “you … Continue reading
YES TO LOVE AND YES TO EQUALITY
This month’s theme is Forgiveness and Compassion. Today, the people of Ireland get to use their compassion and show the world we are a nation of people who support equal … Continue reading
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” Mark Twain
I hope you are finding the Ho’oponopono practice is aiding you in moving past situations where you feel you have held to resentment and/or guilt. I have found it to … Continue reading
“Fly, I must, upward. Dive, I must, inward” Sri Chinmoy
If I cannot forgive myself For all the blunders That I have made Over the years, Then how can I proceed? How can I ever Dream perfection-dreams? Move, I must, … Continue reading
Jacqueline Novogratz: Inspiring a life of immersion
This is a truly powerful and insightful TED Talk from Jacqueline Novogratz. Her compassion for all of humanity beams throughout this talk. “Father forgive them, for they know not what … Continue reading
I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you.
In keeping with the theme of Forgiveness and Compassion here this month, I have to ask for forgiveness for not posting last Thursday! I was recording my vocals for the … Continue reading
Forgiveness From Within
The following is an excerpt from Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love. She is sitting on her own on the roof of the ashram she is attending. She has a breakthrough … Continue reading
Krista Tippett: Reconnecting With Compassion
In this talk Krista Tippett discusses the definition of compassion. “It is a liberating thing to realise that that is no obstacle to compassion…..these flaws just make us human” “Compassion … Continue reading
The Paradoxical Commandments, Kent M. Keith
The Paradoxical Commandments People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are … Continue reading
Shaka Senghor: Why Your Worst Deeds Don’t Define You
This is a powerful and bravely honest talk from Shaka Senghor. “I was bitter, I was angry, I was hurt. I didn’t want to take responsibility, I blamed everybody from … Continue reading
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