“We Want This Organization to Make a Difference
in the Lives of …”
Our generation has seen a blossoming of groups of people coming together to make the world a better place – so many of us want our lives to matter! (more…)
”Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Action
are meaningless without Freedom to Think.”
Bergen Evans
What a pleasure it has been to enjoy Ken Burns’ The National Parks: America’s Best Idea on PBS (if you haven’t tuned in, it’s inspiring!) As I have been watching the nightly episodes, it occurred to me to consider America’s second best idea. I didn’t have to think long; the blogosphere offered a couple of controversies that confirmed my choice. If the Parks are America’s best idea (although I might suggest it could have been our consitutional democracy), then the second best idea is our First Amendment, and in particular freedom of speech. (more…)
Sleep in Heavenly Peace…
During this last week of the Christian Advent season and near the end of another violent year in the world, true Peace deserves our consideration more than ever. That said, for spiritual people of all traditions at any time of the year, there is no greater hope and no more essential calling than Peace. It is our most pure path to God.
But what is Peace? (more…)
Save the Women and Children!
Most of the casualties were Women and Children!
Who will protect the Women and Children?
The phrase “Women and Children” conjures up, for many, a vulnerable population in a dangerous situation. There are, though, some of us who believe that women and children are far from passive victims to violence who need more violence to save them. In fact, we believe that, because women and children innately know that aggression begets aggression, women and children also are motivated to seek alternatives to violence (military, economic, social and domestic). Further, we believe that once empowered, women and children will naturally find peaceful solutions– that women and children are the solution. (more…)
Photo: NASA NSSDC
With Earth Day celebrations three months in the past, you might not be expecting a worldwide festival for the environment at this time of year. Think again!
Today is 7-7-07 (July 7, 2007), the long-awaited global celebration of music and environmental awareness called Live Earth!
In case you are saying, “Live what?!” read on:
Around the world, there are thousands of people making InSpiritry a reality — they are working for the Greater Good in ways that inspire others to do the same. Their stories can empower us! Today’s InSpiritry story is about Dr. Victoria Hale, a social entrepreneur who is challenging the paradigm of the pharmaceutical world. (more…)