An excerpt from "Suffering is Optional" by Byron Katie [more]
http://www.odemagazine.com/doc/51/suffering-is-optional/
According to Stewart Kohl, CEO of Riverside, a virtuous circle is what he seeks in his business and his life. He believes it is accomplished by being open to mistakes and willing to correct them; all with the goal of leading a more successful business and fulfilling life. [more]
Despair ruins more lives and organizations than obstacles do. Obstacles, however difficult, can be overcome as has been shown by many heroes over time. Despair cannot be overcome as it is a self-fulfilling prophesy. [more]
A poor teenager from a bad neighborhood overcomes her obstacles and heads for Brown University – leaving a wonderful poem to contemplate as she does. [more]
From The Economist print edition - Mar 12th 2009
http://www.economist.com/specialreports/
May Song: Teach Your Children
Artist: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young [more]
Editor's Note: This story from NPR inspires me. Jerry Skoch uses this unique premise with the homeless in his work (www.westsidecatholiccenter.org) on the near west side of Cleveland and I'm becoming more convinced of its validity by the results I'm witnessing directly as well as in articles such as these. Three cheers for social innovation! [more]
The Jungle BookGetting started on changing the world can be as simple as joining a group like Social Venture Partners [more]
