Gandhi: Sabarmati Ashram of Spiritual Community
I visited this ashram in 2010. For me it was an emotional experience when I walked around the open air museum. It was like grounding my feeling around Gandhi, this was a real person who gave up everything to know god. For him god was truth. He was right. Of course many people have… Continue reading
Australia: Legislation Seeking Asylum in Aladdin’s Lamp of Responsibilty
I quickly turned on the t.v. to find Federal Parliament debating about asylum seekers. It was the first time I saw compassion in rhetoric as for some the realisation is dawning of the human tragedy of asylum seekers who lose their lives in pursuit of safety and freedom.
I see the issue here regarding all… Continue reading
Unity: Gross National Happiness is the Real Indicator of Success
When you win I win, when I win you win When we all win we experience unity.
UNITY = DIVERSITY + EQUITY (HAPPINESS)
To ask questions,
Is to question beliefs,
A Socratic dialogue,
Revealing an agora of infinite possibilities,
When to know thyself is to not know,
But to feel what is true,… Continue reading
Patch Adams: Why Are We Not Loving?
I can hear Patch’s voice when I read this. I remember his lecture in St Petersberg to us clowns about the Love Revolution. Love really is so simple but it is truly amazing so much effort must be put into reminding people of the power of love and how deeply natural and empowering it is.… Continue reading
Balanced Media Connecting Kids and Questions 4 Richard Branson
Great to connect kids to the world and Richard Branson. I like the fact that the authors of the website say that the news is true and the kids get all sides. If that is true, then great idea!
http://htekidsnews.com/about/
Welcome! Here There Everywhere is a news website/blog designed for elementary school-aged children. Its purpose… Continue reading
Wholistic Economics Evokes Happiness Naturally and Sustainably
When I was studying Economics Ross Gittins was an often quoted economist. There were a series of books called State of Play, the Australian Economic Policy Debate which I referenced extensively, I recall. I found Ross Gittins an excellent economist. I was walking through a shopping mall today and to my surprise saw his latest… Continue reading