“We Americans are not usually thought to be a submissive people, but of course we are. Why else would we allow our country to be destroyed? Why else would we be rewarding its destroyers? Why else would we all — by proxies we have given to greedy corporations and corrupt politicians — be participating in... Continue Reading →
5th Annual Climate Crisis Exhibit
AWARDS PRESENTATION (virtual) 5th Annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit: 7pm (CST), Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Everyone invited ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84254649188 Welcome to the 5th Annual Climate Crisis Art Exhibit. This community-wide show provides artists of all ages—from pre-K to Waco’s professionals—the opportunity to express their concern about the climate crisis which imperils our planet today. The... Continue Reading →
The counterintuitive way to be more persuasive
What's the best way to make a good point? Organizational psychologist Niro Sivanathan offers a fascinating lesson on the "dilution effect," a cognitive quirk that weakens our strongest cases -- and reveals why brevity is the true soul of persuasion. Continued at source...
[Replay] Watch the Countdown Global Launch, a call to action on climate change
This virtual event, streamed live on 10.10.2020, is the Global Launch of Countdown, a new initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. Watch five curated sessions packed with more than 50 speakers, activists, actors and musicians, who share actionable and science-backed ideas, paired with moments of wonder, inspiration and optimism. Presented by TED and... Continue Reading →
Greening the ghetto…
In an emotionally charged talk, MacArthur-winning activist Majora Carter details her fight for environmental justice in the South Bronx -- and shows how minority neighborhoods suffer most from flawed urban policy. Continued at source...
SOLO 2015 | Roberto Serrano | Hybrid
Solo de percusión.. un fragmento del Concierto de Navidad de Vastago Epicentro, Diciembre 2015 Percussion: Meinl Timbale Marathon Series (MT1415RR-M) Meinl Traditional Stand Alone Zurdo (SU18-L) Meinl Kenny Aronoff Cowbell (KA80S) Meinl Pedal Mount (PM-1) Meinl 6 1/4 Chrome Cowbell (TB625-CH) Roland Octapad (SPD-30) Roland Kick Trigger Unit (KD-7) Gretsch Snare Drum - 5X10 Chrome... Continue Reading →
greedy corporations and corrupt politicians
“We Americans are not usually thought to be a submissive people, but of course we are. Why else would we allow our country to be destroyed? Why else would we be rewarding its destroyers? Why else would we all — by proxies we have given to greedy corporations and corrupt politicians — be participating in its... Continue Reading →
dissect the elements…
“What we call our destiny is truly our character and that character can be altered. The knowledge that we are responsible for our actions and attitudes does not need to be discouraging, because it also means that we are free to change this destiny. One is not in bondage to the past, which has shaped... Continue Reading →
trust yourself…
“You can trust everyone to be human, with all the quirks and inconsistencies we humans display, including disloyalty, dishonesty and downright treachery. We are all capable of the entire range of human behavior, given the circumstances, from absolute saintliness to abject depravity. Trusting someone to limit their sphere of action to one narrow band on... Continue Reading →
dysfunctional and emotionally disabled…
“Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as weaklings or damaged goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath who is broken, it is society that has become dysfunctional and emotionally disabled. There is no shame in expressing... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 