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The heart's reasons seen clearly, even the hardest will carry its whip-marks and sadness and must be forgiven. As the drought-starved eland forgives the drought-starved lion who finally takes her, enters willingly then the life she cannot refuse, and is lion, is fed, and does not remember the other. So few grains of happiness measured against all the dark and still the scales balance. The world asks of us only the strength we have and we give it. Then it asks more, and we give it. ... [Read more] Seed questions for reflection: What do you make of the notion that even the hardest hearts carry whip-marks and sadness that when seen, give us the power to forgive? Can you share a personal story where you found yourself able to forgive, even when the situation seemed unforgiving and harsh? What helps you find those few grains of happiness that balances all the dark you perceive? |
Fortunately, he was invited to a youth camp where some counselors built a relationship with him. “I could see immediately that they wanted to know me as a person; they cared about who I was, no matter…” It was his first experience of unconditional love. Bill says it was not the program, but the relationship that made the difference. “They didn’t offer us an ‘answer’ or a ‘program’ -- they offered themselves; they offered the time, love, and energy it takes to form a relationship with another human being,” and it made a world of difference in his life. [Read more ...] For more inspiration, join an Awakin Call with Bill MIlliken this weekend. More details and RSVP here. |
Forgiving is not condoning or endorsing, nor is it necessarily reconciling or meaningfully connecting with a person who wronged you. It involves: empathy and perspective in considering emotions, thoughts, and feelings of the other; coping by reevaluating your understanding of the situation; making social decisions that redirect energy to your own well-being instead of anger or hostility. [Read more ...] |
Karma Kitchen and Awakin Circle in Cantabria (Spain)
PAS Rural Coliving is nestled in the mountainous region just outside Santander. The coworking, coliving space was launched by Oscar and Lulu, former nomads, inspired by their desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others. During extended stays, visitors are invited to cook together with ingredients fresh from the garden, participate in workshops and retreats offered in collaboration with Erasmus+ and other European projects, and join a variety of outings and activities offered each week. Read more here.
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Will AI deepen our connections or widen our divides? Michelle Culver explores technology's double-edged sword and how we can cultivate meaningful relationships in a rapidly evolving digital age. [Read more ...] For more, check out the recent Awakin Call with Michelle, in conversation with Mark Foley and Arathi Ravier, "Listening For The Future: Journey from Reinvention to Reconnection". |
Over time, she also learned that the soil is only 5% of the total habitat of water, air, and mineral particles needed in the Wheel of Life. Yet, without it, nothing will grow, and so tending to the 5% is critical. During this ten-year period, Hang Mai also engaged with ServiceSpace. She relates how she gradually came to realize that small acts of kindness are like the 5% biomass. She says about tending to the biomass, “…it is a simple thing, small thing, but you have to do it daily, constantly, because all of that will continuously regenerate, dissolve, and become the soil.” In the same way, small acts of kindness daily are like tending to the biomass of love in the regenerative field of the soul in which joy, peace, and happiness can exponentially grow. [Read more ...] |
For the one who stands in kindness Enjoy this sweet, poignant song shared by a member of the KindSpring community. |
A Secret Note Hidden In Dachau-built 'Violin Of Hope' Tells A Tale Of Survival And Craftsmanship In 1941, while imprisoned in the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau, Franciszek “Franz” Kempa, crafted a violin. More than 80 years later it was discovered by Tamás Tálosi and Szandra Katona, Hungarian art dealers. The skilled craftsmanship of the violin belied its poor wood quality, prompting disassembly -- and the discovery of its origins. “We named it the ‘violin of hope’ because if someone ends up in a difficult situation, having a task or a challenge helps them get through a lot of things,” Tamás said. Read the full, inspiring story here. |
'StoryRx' Initiative Prescribes Storytelling For Older Adults In 2023, an urgent advisory about the loneliness epidemic, released by the U.S. Surgeon General, directed the American Medical Association to collaborate with organizations on educational programs and resources to increase social support for patients. One of these collaborations resulted in Life Story Club, a New York-based nonprofit that brings people together virtually every week to share their life stories as prompted by questions like "What was the greatest historical event you lived through". Participants can join voluntarily or be connected through referrals from healthcare teams serving older adults experiencing social isolation. This innovative nonprofit has grown to include 120 clubs reaching more than 1,200 people over the age of 60 - with 92% saying they feel a sense of community. Read the full story here. |
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