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So grateful to our community in Colombia -- who have hosted 4 Karma Kitchens right before the pandemic, translated various KindSpring 21-day challenge diaries into Spanish and have engaged hundreds of students in that process, and continue to build ripples. Last week, Nipun visited again for a heart-opening time. Gratitude to Julio, Adriana and Patricia at Colegiatura -- and Luz Ma, Alvaro, Enrique, Claudia, Ale and so many others who are pioneering new possibilities locally, and for spontaneous moments like this:
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At the end of Week 2 of our 21-day interfaith compassion challenge, Tim Harrison, Associate Director of CBCT (Cognitively Based Compassion Training) at Emory University joined us as a guest speaker. His insights on compassion coupled with his first profound encounter with Dalai Lama deeply moved many in the call to tears. |
KarmaTube's video of the week: Anne Lamott: 12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing. |
Today's DailyGood: Willing to Be Dazzled |
In a few hours, we are interviewing Rayna Dineen at Awakin Calls. She is founder of Reading Quest, a non-profit based in Santa Fe,that provides free structured literacy tutoring and social emotional skills to hundreds of undersupported, struggling young readers. Meeting Amma, the Indian "hugging saint" was a turning point in Rayna's life, that inspired her to a path of selfless service. Here is a short inspiring clip about their work --
And hosting the call is our volunteer Melissa Stephens, a big-hearted elementary school teacher for last 29 years. Every day at roll call, she looks into each student's eyes with a smile and whispers "I see you". In her own words, she is "excited and nervous about the call, which always feels like the best combo." Join live here. |
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KarunaNews: A Berlin Bus Gets Lifted With The Help Of 40 People To Free A Young Man Pinned By A Rear Wheel |
"Moonshot Pirates" has a youth challenge across 150 countries. The winning groups get a trip to the Silicon Valley! On that visit, their last stop? The Awakin Circle home in Santa Clara. Here's the group founder, Marko Londa, sharing on LinkedIn: In a week dominated by conversations about AI, tech, entrepreneurship, and moonshots, the most memorable one was about love and compassion.
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KarunaNews: He Visited Every Country Without Flying. |