Sympatheia
“Sympatheia” is the belief in mutual interdependence (Inter-being) among everything in the universe, that we are all one. It is an invitation to us to take a step back, zoom out and see life from a higher vantage point than our own.
Sympatheia is a blog which focusses on highlighting new, integral breakthroughs in the understanding of values, cultural systems and world-views in order to positively influence the creation of regenerative cultures aligned with the evolution of life.
Summit on Equitable Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth
As Chair of the Board of United Way East Ontario, I am very excited to share this event annoucnement with all of you. Please register and share amongst your networks. “Good day, everyone! I hope this note finds you well. I am very excited to share with you an...
Global Climate Change Win-Win-Win Issue Position
Is there such a thing as Win-Win-Win on climate change? Please check out the following guest post from our friends at the Institute for Cultural Evolution. Overview of Our Climate Change Policy Proposal The original impetus for the founding of the Institute for...
The Post-Progressive Post
It is my pleasure to feature this guest post from the Institute for Cultural Evolution, announcing their new political publication: The Post-Progressive Post. Although written from an American perspective, the model is absolutely applicable to any discussion of...
Why the “Coach Approach” beats the Expert Approach.
It is my pleasure to repost this great article by Marisa Moon, dated May 21, 2021 on why the “Coach Approach” beats the Expert Approach. “What makes health coaches uniquely valuable among healthcare professionals? The coach approach. Sufficient coaches work in a...
How to “Improve” the City’s “Community Improvement Program”
I agree with the chair of the Quartier Vanier BIA when he asks “Why can’t Vanier have nice things too?”. Of course, how one defines “nice” is what is missing from this discussion to date. The City’s Community Improvement Program in theory makes a lot of sense. It is a...
The End of Poverty: Recommendations from Experts
Please watch this guest blog post/video from Tamarack Institute on ending poverty. The End of Poverty: Recommendations from Experts with Lived/Living Experience for Ending Poverty Learn from experts with lived and living experience from Communities Ending Poverty...
You can help Land Back move forward
I am pleased to share this guest blog post from the David Suzuki Foundation: You can help Land Back move forward On Tuesday, more than 1,000 people participated in a webinar featuring Indigenous thought leaders reflecting on the Land Back movement and pathways towards...
Facing Adversity: Choosing Earth, Choosing Life.
Dear Friends of Choosing Earth, On this Earth Day we are delighted to launch the trailer for the documentary film—Facing Adversity: Choosing Earth, Choosing Life. The film is also now public. We encourage you to share the trailer to social media and with your lists....
The Kichi Sibi (Ottawa) river should be given legal rights.
I am honoured to co-author this Op-Ed with Meredith Brown, Riverkeeper Emeritus. We hope that this is the beginning of a conversation among all those who care for and love this mighty River. If you are interested in being part of this conversation, please reach out to...