Obama Inspiring a Tea Party of Mutual Understanding
Below is a video of Carl Rogers one of the greatest communicators that the United States has produced. The video speaks of international relations but it equally applies to groups learning mutual understanding. That it is not about right or wrong but to learn how to collaborate and cooperate.
The challenge with the US shutdown… Continue reading
Freedom of Speech? Alternative Ideas Removed from TEDx on Youtube
This is an interesting controversy in my mind about freedom of speech. I can understand from TED’s perspective their brand image TEDx and the controversial nature of the ideas but then the thought about freedom of speech comes up for me. I also reflected on the mindsets of worldviews clashing on what is… Continue reading
The Mayan Calendar Resets to a Higher Consciousness
I found it interesting to see some comments about the ‘doomsday predictors’ or ‘new age cranks’ as some put it. I had to smile given my background in conflict resolution at the negative attitudes, you can imagine raspberries (sticking tongue out), I smile. It is funny I am at a point in my… Continue reading
New CIA Acting Director – An Inquiry into Emotional Intelligence?
This blog will discuss my hope in moving forward for the intelligence community. There are two excellent videos on new ways of thinking in emotional intelligence and personal inquiry in order to develop holistic vision and to ensure analysts and leaders ask the right questions. At the end of this blog is a short profile… Continue reading
Avdhoot Baba Shivanand: Spirituality and Awakening
I met a spiritual seeker in India who joined 16 clowns to spread love and joy. He looked very cute in his purple tutu. He shared with me that he had been meditating for 10 years and Avdhoot Baba Shivanand is his guru. I love the diversity of this life learning from a wide range… Continue reading