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Christine Porath – The Economic Value of Civility, Respect, Decency, and Kindness

The videos below are various presentations by Christine Porath on the topic of civility and how the lack of civility in the workplace creates a toxic workplace and has a great economic cost. Respect, gratitude, kindness, empathy — these are not just proper ways to behave but they are the most effective ways to interact… Continue reading Christine Porath – The Economic Value of Civility, Respect, Decency, and Kindness

Bill Gates and General Mattis Agree: Kindness is a Better Investment Than War – “The Nationalist Case for Globalism”

Something that Bill Gates and General Mattis agree on is that stability around the world will either be achieved through acts of kindness or by investing more money in bullets and war. Gates obviously wants the best return on his investments and charitable works. As he explains in the video below, kindness is the most effective… Continue reading Bill Gates and General Mattis Agree: Kindness is a Better Investment Than War – “The Nationalist Case for Globalism”

The Golden Rule Expressed Throughout Many Religions

Scarboro Missions has developed this poster to illustrate the Golden Rule as expressed throughout many different world religions. This speaks to the importance of the Golden Rule principle, and also provides one example of many parallel teachings found throughout various religions. Click here or the image below for a larger view.

Seeds of Loving Kindness Tour in Iowa City on 11 November 2013

Seeds of Loving Kindness Monday  11.11.13  | 6:30 p.m. Public Space One Lower Level – Wesley Building 120 North Dubuque Street Iowa City – http://goo.gl/maps/AiDUZ For More information: 319.621.0191 An evening of high dharma and inspiration a spiritual talk and multimedia presentation with Ganga, Tara and Jampa Dorje Ganga and Tara have lived in India for… Continue reading Seeds of Loving Kindness Tour in Iowa City on 11 November 2013

Radical Group Announces Their Extremist Agenda and Manifesto

Activism | Lifeways Summary. A radical group recently announced their extremist agenda and manifesto. The organization has members in cities and countries spanning the globe. Until their demands are met, the organization and their world-wide network of members will continue engaging in random acts of kindness and compassion. They are calling for a more understanding… Continue reading Radical Group Announces Their Extremist Agenda and Manifesto

Thoughts About Difficult Vocations and Careers

Career Summary. This document provides insights about difficult vocations and careers. Difficult Jobs. Some careers require more of a sacrifice than others, and depending on the vocation, a person may need to toughen up to succeed. Jobs that are physically or emotionally intense and demanding include: debtor asset collection or property repossession specialist emergency medical… Continue reading Thoughts About Difficult Vocations and Careers

Effective Living Through Kindness

Activism | Lifeways Effective Living Through Kindness by Gregory Johnson We are living in a challenging time when the healers of the world (activists) need to live as effectively as possible. The journey of effective living is to take on those things (tools, knowledge, habits, virtues, and training) that make a person more effective, and… Continue reading Effective Living Through Kindness

Send Your Love by Sting – Example of Pay it Forward Thinking – Music Video, Lyrics, and Streaming Audio Song Player

Activism Summary. The music video Send Your Love by Sting shows examples of the future impact of our kindness today. Also known as love activism, this form of outreach is often overlooked or considered schmaltzy. However, it can have a huge impact. Future impact studies allow us to see the long-term and repercussive impact of the domino effect… Continue reading Send Your Love by Sting – Example of Pay it Forward Thinking – Music Video, Lyrics, and Streaming Audio Song Player