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Debut Empty Hands Music Video "Takin' My Time" Some dear friends of ServiceSpace, Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod, recently release a brand new music video for the song "Takin' My Time." As one listener notes, this song is a "perfect reminder for our times". |
Processing Grief: How Photography Is Helping Gazan Refugees Rebuild Their Lives More than 100,000 Palestinian refugees have fled the war in Gaza for Egypt since October 2023. Nonprofit organizations have provided essentials including financial, medical, and mental health assistance. And for youth, the Save the Children photography initiative was launched with support from the refugee charity, Choose Love. The initiative provided youth with a digital camera to document their new lives in Egypt. "We must remember that children are always conflict’s biggest victims – and so their voices and stories need to be heard. That’s what this project is all about: reminding people of the real, human experience behind the headlines,” said Misan Harriman, who spearheaded the project. Read the full story here. |
Let us linger on the wisdom of rocks—not as inert masses but as carriers of time, witnesses to cycles far beyond human comprehension. The rocks are not “wise” in the human sense of decision-making or judgment; their wisdom lies in their capacity to hold the paradox of permanence and change, of silence and endurance. They remind us that intelligence is not a possession but a resonance, emerging not within beings but between them. This shifts the question from “Who is wise?” to “What relationships cultivate wisdom?” It challenges the hierarchy that modernity suggests, where wisdom and intelligence belong to a singular entity—be it human or machine—and instead invites us to see wisdom as a field of interactions. Rocks, humans, fungi, and AI are all participants in this field, offering their unique frequencies to the symphony of existence. Wisdom could be better described as a practice of becoming rather than a state of knowing. ... [Read more] Seed questions for reflection: What do you make of the notion that wisdom is a relational process that thrives in the "in-between" spaces, rather than a possession or a fixed attribute? Can you share a personal story that illustrates a moment when you felt deeply connected to nature or another living being, where you experienced intelligence as a shared resonance rather than an individual trait? What helps you cultivate a practice of listening and adapting in your life, allowing you to participate in the symphony of existence rather than seeking control or predictability? |
At the heart of her proposal is care – care for the planet and care for one another. “For it to take root, functional states and markets must operate within a larger context of care—ensuring their actions are guided by collective well-being and long-term sustainability,” with commitments and agreements for “living well together.” “It demands a fundamentally relational approach—one that focuses on the quality of relationships and the design of processes that enable collective wisdom, coordination, and care.” [Read the full article here...] |
How Acts of Kindness Sparked a Global Movement "We underestimate the power of our own generous actions," said Asha Curran. From love letters on stones to community food boxes, she reflects on lessons she's learned (and unlearned) about the amplifying power of small acts of radical generosity. Watch below!
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Enjoy a couple recent stories from our KindSpring community:
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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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