in the forest to seeing what might be done through action in the world, I started—because I have this addiction to writing books, I started pursuing how to get these ideas together. I actually assembled a group of about two dozen people from all walks of life to do a pre-book book club to offer insights into what they would like such a book to be, for it to be useful across all these different backgrounds that they had—racial backgrounds, gender identity, sexual orientation, education, culture, age. It was an incredibly diverse group. That input was very important to seeing how to put words to this and then, turning to Indigenous teachings, which in many ways, for thousan... posted on Mar 10 2023 (2,317 reads)

had been living in London. It was Sunday, July 27, 1980…a day that changed my life forever. I got up before dawn and went for a long, slow, easy run in Hyde Park. When I returned, I picked up the Sunday Times and went into my flat. After showering, I was thumbing through the newspaper, and when I got to page fourteen, I saw a headline in the education section: “How the Universe Hangs Together”. There was a picture of Dr. David Bohm, Professor of Theoretical Physics at London’s Birbeck College, with a caption underneath: “Bohm and his Algebra of Algebras: Religion is Wholeness.” I knew at that moment that this article was speaking to me and tha... posted on Mar 15 2023 (3,793 reads)

So it started out. I used to call it something else actually, and then switch it to calling it Soul Biographies. I can't remember more on why actually, but it seemed a relevant title. And the way of it, the way that I would sit with someone is how I've described. So seldom, especially now, I don't have anything to ask someone because I'm not looking for an answer to something, unless we have a context for a film. Sometimes I've made films on the re-imagining of education or the conflict, or something like that, schizophrenia, things like that. There's a context, so sometimes I have to ask a few things. But generally, if I was making a free form soul biog... posted on Apr 11 2023 (3,100 reads)

is an act of reciprocity, generating wonder and joy, perpetuating the gift. When we fall in love with the living world, a profound intention emerges from our attention, a longing to protect and honor her. This intention transforms into action, and we become agents of change, fueled by our love for our Mother Planet and a compelling sense of well-being for future generations. Explore a lesson plan that was designed to accompany Granddaughter' Eyes as a way to spread climate education. For more music from Nimo, visit "Empty Hands Music". ... posted on Apr 19 2023 (4,034 reads)

leaders who are going to make a difference in the world. But something went wrong. And that's why we created business leaders who did something without knowing or with knowing, which put the world at crisis, at the edge of a collapse in order to just gain profits, in order to satisfy their ego of getting more money, and doing the very bad thing on the society as a whole. So the school started to self-reflect and it came out with this new framework for the direction of the education for the next hundred years, which was, as you pointed out, a knowing/doing thing. So knowing is about knowledge, your head, brain. And doing is practice, implementation, and learning from do... posted on May 3 2023 (2,354 reads)

of overcoming a lack of supermarkets. So in addition to its efforts to provide access to healthy food, Soul Fire operates immersion training programs for black, Latinx, and indigenous farmers. The goal is to enable a new generation of farmers to connect with and revive a largely forgotten cultural legacy of food sovereignty. All author proceeds from the book will go to fund scholarships for these training sessions. “Even if there was a grocery store, that’s not a replacement for education on where the food comes from, or an appreciation of how long it takes, or an appreciation of your culture, of what foods mean to your background,” says Mia Nilo, Frederick Douglass Fel... posted on May 13 2023 (1,697 reads)

one else,’” Brown says. So what can parents and teachers do to support positive creative growth in children and students? Here are six simple guidelines. 1. Recognize your biases “The first thing to do is heal our own,” says Brown. “We need to recognize our own wounds around creativity in order not to pass them down. . . . You need to model what you want to see.” Professor Ron Beghetto, an internationally recognized expert on creativity in educational settings, experienced creative mortification around his poetry as a student. “If the poetry teacher had said, ‘Hey, you’re no John Keats, but let me show you how to impro... posted on May 29 2023 (3,084 reads)

future that a soul must host so that the repetition of this horrific mistake of projecting upon Black men the biggest fear is not going to allow us to get past this tragic circumstances. Bayo Akomolafe: I’m just going to add something to that as well, to that altar of insights from my big brother. I grew up in the city in Lagos, Nigeria, and that meant I was cut off from some of the very rich African Yoruba traditions that I read about but I was too educated to experience. My education meant that I was closer to the United States than to my own context, but I was still alive to stories of the masquerade. The masquerade is a monstrous figure. The masquerade is a refusal ... posted on Jul 3 2023 (2,088 reads)

drawing. The left hemisphere is not specialized for the function of realistic drawing. It would be like trying to write without using the verbal system. I am not a cartoonist, but cartoon drawing often uses memorized sets of symbols that can be repeated, much like the letters of the alphabet, and therefore that style of drawing is better suited to left‐brain processes. 10)         MFS/CKK:  What do you think drawing and art would contribute to the education of our students, and how would you propose convincing teachers and administrators? BWE:  Drawing is probably the best way to train perceptual skills—meaning how to see—an... posted on Jul 9 2023 (2,594 reads)

values might be different. You might be more of an animal person. Or someone who thinks we can’t go further as a society without learning how to be more vulnerable. The point is: if you can’t articulate the things that are most important to you, how can you ensure you’re focussing your energies in the best way? A good way to discover what you care about is by doing volunteer work. If you know which area you want to volunteer in—children, homelessness, environment, education, health etc.—then you’re sorted. If you don’t, try a few new projects until you’re hooked on something. From this, a list of values should emerge. 2. Align yo... posted on Aug 21 2023 (2,890 reads)

and addressing institutional racism and injustice, flaws in our public health networks and economies, we also must pay attention to how any action or change we institute will affect the natural world. Climate change and climate injustice must be at the center of everything we do, every policy and plan we make from now on if we are to continue to have an earth that sustains life. Helen and I have created a website to accompany our exhibit: www.theflowersareburning.com.  It provides education, resources, art/science collaboration, activism....and HOPE for being present to the increasing threat we all face. Our mission is to encourage people to focus on what they love and care abo... posted on Sep 26 2023 (3,172 reads)

follows is the transcript of an Insights at the Edge interview between Tami Simon and Deb Dana. You can listen to the audio version of the interview here. Tami Simon: Welcome to Insights at the Edge, produced by Sounds True. My name is Tami Simon. I’m the founder of Sounds True. And I’d love to take a moment to introduce you to the new Sounds True Foundation. The Sounds True Foundation is dedicated to creating a wiser and kinder world by making transformational education widely available. We want everyone to have access to transformational tools, such as mindfulness, emotional awareness, and self-compassion, regardless of financial, social, or physical chall... posted on Nov 12 2023 (5,158 reads)

can bounce back better from a disappointment if we pay more attention to our internal dialogue. All of us have experienced disappointment, sadness, and setbacks at work. A few years ago, Julien served as an academic leader at a regional university for three years. He gave his full heart and soul to the role. He was on a mission to do good. At the same time, the university was undergoing a budget crisis that culminated with the global pandemic. The university had no choice but to restructure, and, when it did, Julien lost his role and returned to the faculty.  In the crucible of organizational change, Julie hit a crossroads after dedicating 15 years to building an impactful organiz... posted on Apr 3 2024 (3,679 reads)

to do? When the great Naomi Klein gets asked this question, she answers: “Stop thinking of yourself as an individual.” I would add to that one small word: “only.”Stop thinking of yourself only as an individual.Second shift: there’s no one right way to be a changemakerHonour what makes you, you. Instead of judging it as imperfect, see how you might use it in a way that connects to something bigger: to community, to democracy, to business and finance, culture, education… to whatever and with whomever you belong. Who can you team up with to learn, divest, inspire, re-imagine, include? Who can you listen to, and how can you use your voice to influence ... posted on Apr 10 2024 (1,789 reads)

am I going to do with my life? What really matters to me? How will I leave my mark? These questions can fill us with hope, inspiration, and direction when we have some sense of what the answers may be. If we don’t, they can fill us with confusion, frustration, and irritation. Leading a life of purpose, or making an enduring commitment to contributing to the broader world in personally meaningful ways, is associated with a range of benefits, including better physical health, enhanced psychological well-being, superior academic achievement, and enriched social connections. Despite these advantages, leading a life of purpose is rare, as researcher William Damon describes in his 200... posted on May 1 2024 (3,232 reads)