As Hurricane Milton approaches, poised to become the first major storm to directly impact our beloved Tampa Bay area in over a century (1921), the gravity of this situation cannot be overstated – this is indeed a serious threat to our community. Our thanks to all of you for reaching out with heartfelt words of […]
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. – Helen Keller Our friend Michelle’s five-year-old daughter, Maija, has an interesting approach to playtime. She loves mixing together dolls from different playsets to come up with a new community. In the world of her imagination, everything belongs together. These are her people. […]
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. — Dalai Lama In the heart of Niagara Falls, a unique initiative is taking root. The Gardens of Compassion is more than just a place to grow vegetables—it’s a space where empathy blossoms and understanding flourishes. This community garden has three primary goals […]
If Antarctica were music it would be Mozart. Art, and it would be Michelangelo. Literature, and it would be Shakespeare. And yet it is something even greater; the only place on earth that is still as it should be. May we never tame it. — Andrew Denton Have you ever wondered what it would be […]
We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. –Charlie Chaplin In a world often dominated by negative headlines, imagine flipping the script and replacing all the bad news with stories of kindness in action. Instead of tales of conflict and disaster, […]
Grace is the light that illuminates our imperfections, the balm that soothes our wounds, and the bridge that connects us to our shared humanity. In its giving and receiving, we find our truest selves. Grace, often misunderstood as a static trait, is a dynamic force flowing through our lives in three interconnected streams: earning, giving, […]
Safety is a concept that can be manipulated to justify nearly anything. ~Bruce Schneier In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged in group discussions, particularly in professional and social settings. When faced with ideas that challenge their beliefs or worldviews, some individuals retreat behind the claim, “I don’t feel safe.” While personal safety is […]
Mutual reflection. Open and candid conversation. Questioning of old beliefs and assumptions. Learning to let go. Awareness of how our own actions create the systemic structures that produce our problems. Developing these learning capabilities lies at the heart of profound change. –Peter Senge We’re excited to announce the launch of Studio 360°, an innovative, virtually live (via […]
The Camino scallop shell symbolizes rebirth, leaving your old life behind and embarking on a new spiritual journey. Author’s Note: Over the course of 40 days (and circa 1.3 million steps) my wife Ali and I recently completed our long-planned pilgrimage across the Camino de Santiago, also known as the “Way of St. James”. We’ve […]
Google News is the Infinite Library of Alexandria made accessible to all. Its power to inform and enlighten is beyond measure. ~Unknown Author/Editor Note: This Article was inspired by the fact that our award-winning site is now syndicated via Google News, substantially amplifying the visibility of our 1100+ Featured Contributors, while extending our reach across […]
