Saturday, August 18, 2012 Everyday Heroes
"How beautiful can life be? We hardly dare imagine it."
— Charles Eisenstein

The Spirit of Gift

The Spirit of Gift
A gift. It is a simple gesture of care. Like an open palm, it is an invitation to connect ... But can it be more than that? Can gifts restructure our monetary system? In a recent interview, teacher and writer Charles Eisenstein shared insights from his own journey with a gift-economy. His unique journey includes the raising of three kids, the writing of three books, going broke, facing his fears around money, and learning the gifts of receiving.

Be the Change

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