From the Founders
The Bone of Contention
My partner went grocery shopping the other day and picked me up a few things I needed as well. Among my goodies was this big fat steak with a bone - a bone perfect for my 14-year-old dog - as was her intention. So, I cut away the meat, air fried the bone, let it cool then put it out for him. He was in ecstasy! Wasn’t long before he had it stuffed...
Making of “Melissa’s Lunch Money”
In the fall of 2006, a professional photographer and a large group of actors from Hollywood gathered to give the world, and in particular, the humanitarian organization, 10 Million Clicks For Peace, a helping hand. They went on a photo shoot to bring to life the story of a young girl who desperately wanted to also give the world a helping hand. The...
More From the Founders >Inspirationally Speaking
Steve Goodier Wisdom: When Suffering Visits
In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom . Enjoy! One of Canada’s most famous physicians was Dr. William Osler. Many stories are told of Dr. Osler, but one of the most revealing comes from World War I. Friends recalled the day when he was working in one of Britain’s military hospitals...
H.E.R. performs stunning rendition of ‘Hallelujah’
From the CNN YouTube channel: H.E.R. performs “Hallelujah” for the CNN special “Shine a Light” to highlight young adults who are still dealing with the loss of their parents in the September 11th terror attacks. Read More →
More Inspirationally Speaking >Contributions from Members
The Power of Giving
This is worth reading again. From our dear friend and loving supporter, John Harricharan:-) It was a really hot summer’s day many years ago. I was on my way to pick up two items at the grocery store. In those days, I was a frequent visitor to the supermarket because there never seemed to be enough money for a whole week’s food-shopping at...
A True Story of a Holiday Miracle
This post first appeared in our blog here. Long, long ago, in a small, tropical village in a country far, far away, a little boy lived with his parents in a two room house. He could not have been more than four or five years old and his entire experience of life was limited to the fishing and farming village, his neighbors and friends. It wasn’t...
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How a handful of tech companies control billions of minds every day
From the TED.com YouTube channel: A handful of people working at a handful of tech companies steer the thoughts of billions of people every day, says design thinker Tristan Harris. From Facebook notifications to Snapstreaks to YouTube autoplays, they’re all competing for one thing: your attention. Harris shares how these companies prey on our...
What if your arguments don’t add up?
From the TED.com YouTube channel: Dr. Niro Sivanathan will talk about how a cognitive quirk in the evaluation of information holds important implications for how to communicate to ensure our messages are effective and influential. Dr Niro Sivanathan is an Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at LBS, where he speaks, teaches and consults...
More Must-See Media >Inspirational Quotes on Peace
Allow yourself to be a beginner… (inspirational quotation)
Here is today’s inspirational quote on peace: Allow yourself to be a beginner. No one starts off being excellent. ~Wendy Flynn Read More →
Age is an issue of mind over matter… (inspirational quotation)
Here is today’s inspirational quote on peace: Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. ~Mark Twain Read More →
More Inspirational Quotes on Peace... >Empowerment
Dance With Life
From the Green Renaissance YouTube channel: “It is time to walk a different path. This path is not about accumulating stuff. It’s not about money and power. It’s not about dominating other living beings. And it has nothing to do with anger and hate. No, walking this path is simply about living, experiencing, and caring about this precious life...
Chris Widener - Success and Leadership Quote for Sept 20/21
Taking responsibility for your own attitudes and actions, and for your own destiny, is the first step toward your success. ~Chris Widener Chris Widener’s Action Point: Read More →
More Empowerment >Environmental Peace
An Aboriginal Canadian teen changing the world
From the CBCnews.ca YouTube channel: She is the teen fighting to protect Canada’s water — meet 13-year-old Canadian Autumn Peltier. She speaks bravely, confidently and passionately, and as a so-called water walker, Peltier pleaded with Justin Trudeau to protect Canada’s water. Now she is gearing up to speak at the United Nations for World...
In This Together
Wonderful theme-song for David Attenborough’s Our Planet nature series written by Steven Price and performed by Ellie Goulding. Read More →
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International Day of Peace 2021 - António Guterres (UN Secretary-General)
From the United Nations YouTube channel: This year’s International Day of Peace comes at a crisis point for humanity. Read More →
Are You Attending the Peace Gathering 2021?
One of the most important things we’ve learned over the years is that there is power when groups come together for a cause. Studies show that when groups meditate together that crime rates go down and more. There is also plenty of research that shows that we can connect to others, without being in the same room or on the phone or Internet, by...
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