There is a magnificent opportunity to move beyond the popular trend of putting fresh produce and organic foods into our grocery carts.  Reconnecting with an awareness of what we eat and how our food arrives at our table can give this most essential human activity new meaning and intention.  “Bill Moyers Journal” aired a program [...]

In September 2000, building on a decade of major United Nations conferences and summits, world leaders came together at UN Headquarters in NYC to adopt the UN Millennium Declaration committing their nations to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty and setting out a series of time-bound targer – with a deadline of [...]

From political commentators screaming on television to heated discussions in corporate boardrooms or even family arguments about washing the dishes, it’s hard to believe that words can create harmony and trust—not just pain and frustration. Without the proper vocabulary and skills of self-expression, daily communication often leads to more stress and confusion, rather than contentment.
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I’ve been praying about Sudan again. I’m embarrassed to admit that this drought-ravaged and war-torn region of the world has been off my radar screen this winter – just like my “Save Darfur” yard sign that’s been buried under the snow until a couple weeks ago. This morning I heard Sheryl Crow’s song, “Out of Our Heads & Into Our Hearts” and it was a prayer to me. Maybe it will be for you too! …