Redefining the Peace Movement

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Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Cultivating Peace: Becoming a 21st Century Peace Ambassador (Shift Books) We are witnessing a tidal shift in consciousness. Some see it as a great planetary awakening of awareness accompanied by an extended capacity for empathy and collaboration. The burgeoning networks of people who share these new values, along with the accelerating global communications environment, are creating an unprecedented planetary resonance. We are collectively … [Read more...]

The Inner and Outer of the Gulf Oil Deluge

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I have noticed that there are significant numbers of people praying and meditating about the deluge of oil spilling into the Gulf.  Marianne Williamson and a host of  others have been tweeting about meditating everyday at noon and making this a global effort. But what is the content of those prayers? Are we sending love to all species and to the human communities affected? Are we expressing inner concern? Are we looking for miraculous clean-up? Are we looking for remorse by those responsible? … [Read more...]