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by Deborah Sandella
A couple springs ago, my husband and I discovered a miniature round nest adeptly stuccoed to a small tree branch overhanging our patio. Using binoculars, we saw two still and wide-eyed hummingbirds peeking out (zoom photo above). Every so often we’d hear and see mama as she hovered to feed them.A few days later, the nest was empty. Although we missed the vicarious joy of following their development, we were grateful to witness their launch into...
by Alberto Villoldo
We all want to be loved unconditionally by another, and we search for this other all our lives. But the love of another always comes with a long list of conditions.Several years ago, I asked Don Manuel to speak to me about love, for I had never seen his people be affectionate with each other like we are in the US. From what I observed, the Indios did not hold hands or kiss in public, even though mothers doted over their babies, whom they carried...
by Emanuel Kuntzelman
To be honest, this wasn’t my original New Year’s message. I’ll save that one for a later date as we wade further into the new, and rather murky, waters of 2021. While my original draft followed a theme of hope and collaboration, strange circumstances involving a cancelled trip to Spain due to a freak winter snowstorm, blowing out my knee while running, and an emergency surgery have me reflecting on what the Universe could possibly be trying to...
by Thomas Hübl
Our sole concern must be with making manifest the future which is immanent in ourselves. – Jean GebserAt nearly eight billion strong, humankind has populated all corners of the globe, planted flags at both Arctic poles, explored the very depths of the oceans, and launched itself into space. Yet, in a relatively brief span of time, we have simultaneously lain ruin to delicate ecosystems and catalyzed an accelerating environmental crisis,...
by Justin Faerman
Every year of my life for the last 16 years and counting has been exponentially better than the last and despite all of the challenging and disruptive events of the past 12 months, 2020 was no exception.Here’s why:1. I Choose to See Everything That is Happening as Perfect and Unfolding for My / Humanity's Highest GoodI believe that *all* experience is hugely valuable, contains deep wisdom and that life is constantly conspiring for my and our...
by Emanuel Kuntzelman
Never before has there been such a sense of urgency to transform society and save our planet, and with good reason. Civilization is on a cliff’s edge, precariously balanced between a breakdown or breakthrough in our cultural evolution. Our social, financial and environmental systems are deteriorating, a global pandemic is wreaking havoc on our daily lives and cultural and social wounds that have been festering for hundreds of years are in urgent...
by Joan Borysenko
I’ve been anxious lately, finding it hard to concentrate and stay present. A low-level depression follows me around like a faithful dog, nipping at my heels. The sad fact is this. Our collective survival circuits are in a perpetual state of alarm these days, and that’s the new normal we are all learning to adapt to.
I want to share a recent difficult experience with you…and no worries…all is well now. Hopefully, my story will help you navigate...
by Diane Marie Williams
Since George Floyd was killed on May 25th there have been thousands of protests calling for change, as countless world citizens awaken more fully to the impact of centuries of systemic racism. The Source of Synergy Foundation is standing for racial equality and justice. We are listening, learning and taking actions in the way we conduct business and create our future.Humanity is an interconnected whole and all of our diverse needs and hopes are...
by Nipun Mehta
Last couple months have been filled with incredible activity that has showcased the unique beauty of our global ecosystem. It has also raised nuanced questions: What are our practices to embrace uncertainty? Is this a war or a love story? Should we return to normal or adapt? What does community building look like now? How do we lead with emergence, well beyond emergencies? While laddering the new, how do we compassionately hospice the old?Such a...
by Ervin Laszlo
A global pandemic is an opportunity for global change—for rapid and effective change to a better world.
Even if some people are depressed and do not see the light at the end of the tunnel, the pandemic we are experiencing is temporary; it will pass into history as all the previous pandemics did. But the change it brings may be lasting. It can be change for the better, or change for the worst. Making it a change for the better is an opportunity...