November 2016
Community organizers from all across Europe convened for a " Happier World " conference. It was the brainchild of Shamash, who frequently shares that he's been deeply transformed by ServiceSpace. I met Shamash at an Awakin Circle last year, he went on to do the six-week…
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At tonight's talk at Westminster B-school, I opened by remembering Arun Dada and Meera Ba. Meera Ba passed away just couple hours ago. "Here's one sentence to describe them -- they've never sold their labor, their entire life." The talk felt strong. So many…
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I have a four-day marathon in the field of Trishna's London ripples. It starts today with a talk to working professionals, tomorrow with change-makers at the " Happier World " conference, then with a youth circle, followed by a public Q&A, and closing it out with an Awakin…
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Last night, local volunteers had organized a public talk in Burgos. Live translation and everything. :) This morning, we held an Awakin Circle with some deep dialogue. So many heart-to-heart connections. And before I headed out, I got to visit the oldest cathedral in Spain, that Guri…
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Today was my first day in Spain, where Joserra has been brewing up a storm with multiple Awakin Circles (including one in a prison), Karma Kitchen twice a month, Spanish translations of lots of ServiceSpace content, and full-day " ReLoveLution " (which is easier to pronounce in…
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Joshua and Cherine are creating an "alternative church" of sorts -- Thrive . I was delighted to share some ServiceSpace stories with a very alive crowd, full of smiles and hugs. Next day on the streets, Guri and I ran into Paloma, who wrote a children's book…
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For the last year, I've been part of President Obama's council on poverty and inequality. Lots of diverse leaders came together to brainstorm, debate and dialogue around various significant ideas and policy recommendations. Today, our 72-page report was released by the White House!…
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Mariette and a few folks in her Awakin San Diego community rolled out a late-night dessert and hugs circle. At one point, I was telling Yuka 's story and lo-and-behold, she just happened to show up, to pick up some carry-out food. Right as her food came out, Tarang immediately whisked…
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Always a joy to hear Daniel Nahmod perform, who has done some awesome songs with Nimo . He drove Bonnie and I to lunch, and on the way spoke about the book he was reading on Lincoln, and how he selflessly gave up his elections just to make sure that slavery doesn't win! It led a…
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Speaking to couple hundred church ministers at Association for Global New Thought is always a delight, because they take ideas and spread them like wildflowers. Roger Teel, at Mile-Hi Church in Denver, said he has been an avid subscriber to DailyGood for years and he often uses those…
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