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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 ...] |
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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". |
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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 ...] |
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For the one who stands in kindness Enjoy this sweet, poignant song shared by a member of the KindSpring community. |
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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.
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'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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Enjoy a few recent stories from the community!
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One carver, Maryanne McGinn (72 years young), has been carving for about a decade. “I started when I was unhappy, angry and resentful, and searching for a new direction,” she said. “When you carve, you have to concentrate so hard that everything else disappears: there is no room for you to ruminate on the things that would normally pester you. You get into a flow state. It’s a wonderful sensation.” Read the full story here.
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Some of his learning: given that life and health are not static, hope needs to be dynamic; it is a process requiring conscious cultivation; human connections through relationships and community are vital; and hope can be contagious. “Decades of research suggest being hopeful leads to not only a higher quality of life, but also to more resilience, creativity, and problem solving.” Dr. Hass says sometimes just holding a hand and “facing this together” provides solace. “To heal our world, we similarly need to start small: in our homes and with our friends.” [Read more ...] |
