What’s in a Meme?
...Once released into the world, a good meme takes on a life of their own...
What are “Imaginal Cells”?
There are several definitions for the term “imaginal cells”, depending on the context from which one is speaking… Scientific: The imaginal cells are the parts of a caterpillar that hold the information of the butterfly. They are latent within...
“Rome Dies… But You Don’t Have To…”
The problem is not (just) that society is dying, but the fact that too few of us are really FOCUSED on the birthing of a new society...
Beyond King and Gandhi: The Results of My “Challenge” (and why the Buddha is not on my list)
Many thanks to the many people who wrote to say that the “Beyond King & Gandhi” article was very meaningful for them. And, thanks to those who responded to my “challenge” to name 2 others who are on my...
Moving Beyond King & Gandhi
FULFILLING THE DREAM OF KING AND GANDHI; HAVEL AND MANDELA Nowadays, we talk about King as though he were an isolated one-off event. In some ways, we talk about him as though he were superhuman, his life and exploits...
When Did “Black Friday” Become a Holiday?? Whatever Happened to Thanksgiving?
Someone figured out: if you’re not making serious money on a holiday, why bother celebrating it?
Homeless & Hopeless – Both are Unnecessary (Part 2 of 2)
[NOTE: This is the second part of an article started in last month’s newsletter. For the first part of the article, click here: Homeless & Hopeless, Part 01 The Fourth Challenge: WHO ARE WE LOOKING AT? There is...
Homeless & Hopeless – Both are Unnecessary (Part 1 of 2)
We approach homelessness as a “problem” and as such, do not see the solutions that are staring right in our face...
Building A Sustainable World Community For All — Excerpts from an Interview
There is a tendency among humans to think that their own culture or citizenship is the only one, or the norm from which everyone else deviates...
The Power of One: After 30 Years, the Last Books are Collectors Items
The End of an Era… And Perhaps the Beginning of a New One [SUMMARY: After 3 decades, my first book, “The Power of One: Authentic Leadership in Turbulent Times” is going out of print. It’s had quite a run!...