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Why do I Help “Criminals?” (Part II)
At the Insight Garden Program, we’ve worked with more than 1,000 people at San Quentin Prison. Aside from our great results (less than 10% rate of return to prison compared to CA’s 70%), a transformative curriculum (now grounded in the … Continue reading
Occupy Yourself!
My definition of “authenticity” = becoming more conscious about how we show up in the world, and what uncomfortable changes we are willing to make within to find a better way to be with each other. In other words, aligning … Continue reading
Egypt Empowered
Why am I writing about Egypt? Because, once upon a time, I lived there — and had the time of my life. A year after Mubarek had ascended to power. And 30 years later, Egyptians are reclaiming their destiny. During … Continue reading
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Civil Discourse
“If we want there to be peace in the world, we have to be brave enough to soften what is rigid in our hearts, to stay with it. We have to have that kind of courage and take that kind … Continue reading
The Good News
I’ve recently been reflecting on ways to reweave the fabric of our community through leadership and citizenship. Much of my shift in thinking about what makes great leaders and citizens (or citizen leaders) and indeed – sustainable, healthy communities and … Continue reading
The Avant Gardener 