“The place you are called to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” – Frederick Buechner They say that we are inclined to teach the things that we most need to learn ourselves. And it is with that humour and humility that I write this little message, to remind […]
Standing Arm-in-Arm
Last month I wrote a little about the Vancouver Foundation‘s research on loneliness and social isolation. And I’m still thinking about it. It seems to me that there is no shortage of great events happening around town, including our Oct 28th dinner and others listed below. But the loneliness in this place isn’t for lack […]
Beliefs, relationships, and emotions
“Let us see the beauty every day, and source our lives from its presence.” From our singing last week. One of my favorite parts about doing spiritual and religious organizing amongst progressives is when people find me and, often in hushed tones, admit that they too are interested in these topics. It happened last week, […]
Connections, Engagement & our Crisis of Meaning
Kurt Vonnegut once said, “What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.” Last June the Vancouver Foundation released a study on Connections and Engagement in Vancouver. Much of the survey identified saddening but […]
Fall Updates and More Next Steps
As you may know, Spirited Social Change began as an experiment. And this fall we’ll continue exploring with you, investigating and experiencing what it means to be progressive, engaged citizens in ways that feed our hearts, as well as our minds, our souls, our bellies, and our communities. Our monthly dinners will continue […]
What the Future Holds
Today is a big day in Canada, as our government faces significant decisions around the omnibus budget bill, and does so in the face of climate change and growing economic disparity. I just returned from five days at Hollyhock Centre’s Social Change Institute, feeling more conscious of the perilous situation we are in. AND more […]
The Last Dinner Until Fall
“And I strive to discover how to signal my companions… to say in time a simple word, a password, like conspirators, let us unite, let us hold each other tightly, let us merge our hearts, let us create for earth a brain and heart, let us give a human meaning to the superhuman struggle.” Nikos […]
People Who Are Connected
“Our work is developing people, not just ideas—people who are strong, knowledgeable, and courageous enough to take on the work for economic and social justice.” ~Suzanne Pharr When we kicked off Spirited Social Change, the plan was to host 5 exploratory dinners, to see if anyone showed up, and what those folks have to say. […]
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- Beliefs, relationships, and emotions
- Connections, Engagement & our Crisis of Meaning
- Feedback from the February Dinner
- ANNOUNCING: The Self Care Project 2016
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