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Revolutionizing Philanthropy
Many good revolutions start with a dream. The civil rights movement started before Martin Luther King, Jr., but he was a beacon of light and became the carrier of the
The Generous Rich
Have you heard about the Generous Rich? We all know about the selfish rich people who are ruling the economy. In a very real sense we live in a plutocracy
The Sensitive Rich
Our current global economic system is based on oppression. The rich live on the backs of the poor. The poor do most of the work while the rich get richer
Our Missing Queen
Our society as a whole is so lost. We don’t remember how to serve our relations. Native Americans often start and end their prayers with, “All My Relations,” as an
Loving Our Way Out of Narcissism
Narcissism and excessive interest in oneself is one of the biggest problems threatening humanity at this time. We could also call it malignant egotism or as author Paul Levy calls
The Peace of God
If there’s a God, I imagine God being filled with peace. When we look to nature, there’s a peacefulness in the way the sun or moon rises, there’s a way
A Sordid Relationship with Peace
Am I a raging lunatic or a peaceful loving person? I’ve asked myself this question for a long time. I have the potential for great anger and great love. I
Opening to the Unknown
“There’s only now There’s only here Give in to love Or live in fear No other path No other way No day but today” – The character of Maureen in
The Seven Styles of Energetic Expression
When we place our heart at the center of all our endeavors, we naturally care about all our relations, humanity, and the earth. The Heart-Centered Operating System (HCOS) is one
Born to Feel
I was born with a rare gift. I think everyone has at least one gift. I happen to have extremely deep access to feeling. As a child, I would have
Beyond the Blindness of the Ego: Seeing into the Heart of Truth
We live in a world where so many people put their egos in front of truth. I estimate that up to 90-95% of the people on this planet are infected
Unlock the Hidden Power to Feel
I believe the ability to feel, open the heart, and have empathy are the most essential capacities for the survival of our species. Of these three capacities, our inability to
Three Steps to Address Any Damn Thing! (HCOS)
I love simplicity. There’s an elegance to it. When you can distill complex systems down to their very essence, it just feels good. Catching the inspiration for writing and putting
How to Disagree Without Fighting: Placing Empathy at the Heart of Humanity
Disagreeing while using empathy is a true art. Empathy, as I define it, is knowing the other through feeling and opening to the other’s perspectives. When we disagree with someone
The Superpower of Authenticity
Authenticity is a super power. I define authenticity as a state of being completely real with what one is experiencing in the moment, without any need to hide information or
Infinite Mercy
Something ticked my ear. I don’t know what it was. But, I heard the whisper and it changed me. Three words flooded in through my ears: “Be infinitely merciful.” When
The Empathic Sequence
The Empathic Sequence is the fastest way to get into empathy with anyone at any time. Having facility with empathy is a vital communication skill. I believe that empathy is
A Feeling for Language
I fell in love with language long ago. I confess it. I have always had a love affair with words. I could say it was my mother’s fault, but that’s
The Miracle of Authenticity
Authenticity is the essence of life. Nature is authentic. She doesn’t waste time with politeness. The sun doesn’t ask for permission to rise. The star doesn’t seek approval for shining
HCOS: A Saving Grace for Humanity
Humanity stands at the edge of a knife. We humans have led to the extinction of more than 25,000 species on earth with our selfish ways. If humanity is to
Earth Magic: Practices to Reconnect Humanity to the Heart of Nature
Humanity is nearing a complete and utter crisis. The earth is the environment for human life in this universe at this time. If we don’t treat her with respect, we
