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There Ain’t No Shame in Lying Down in the Bed You’ve Made
I recently heard, for the first time, a Brandi Carlile song called “The Eye” from her album “The Firewatcher’s Daughter” and there is a verse that says: I am a sturdy soul and there ain’t no shame In lying down in the bed you’ve made Can you fight the urge…
Because I said I would…
because I said I would… What if we lived in a world where people were honest and trustworthy, had integrity, and actually did what they said they would do? Hard to imagine isn’t it. But it doesn’t have to be just a nice idea, it can be a reality. What…
Maximizing Impact; How to Best Meet the Most Needs within a Community
Ideally, a Community Service Organization (CSO) would help anyone and everyone that asked for help but, in the current climate of ever-dwindling resources, can you actually help everyone? As resources become scarcer, Community Service Organizations may need to start triaging the situations of their recipients to decide how they can…
Understanding Cooperative Economies: A Solution to Modern Economic Problems
The modern global economy is characterized by intense competition, often leading to serious inequalities and an overall lack of social well-being. In contrast, a cooperative economy emphasizes mutual aid, shared ownership, and collective decision-making. This article will explore what a cooperative economy is, how it differs from a competitive economy,…
Living a Better Life by asking; “How Can I Help YOU Today”
Imagine a society where money was not needed. One where people did things either because they just liked doing it or because they wanted to contribute to society out of compassion or altruism. A society where everyone’s needs were met, not because they paid to have them met but, because…
How to Survive and Thrive; Kommunity
You probably think that everything in your life is going OK. You’re getting by – things could certainly be better, but they’re good enough. You have a place to live and food to eat. You’re able to buy the things that you need and most of the things that you…
Consumerism and Its Impacts on You (and the World)
Consumerism, the cultural and economic phenomenon that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts, has profoundly shaped the world and people’s lives. While it has driven economic growth and innovation, it has also led to significant social, environmental, and economic challenges. In this article we will explore…
Struggling with Feelings of Shame? How to Overcome It.
Shame is a powerful and often debilitating emotion that can affect people on a deep level, influencing their self-perception, social life, behavior, and mental health. Unlike guilt, which arises from the belief that one has done something wrong, shame is the feeling that there is something inherently wrong with oneself….
Battling the Apathy Epidemic: Teaching People to Fish in a Sea of Handouts
When it comes to the subject of timeless wisdom, few sayings provoke more thought about the current state of society than; “give a man a fish, and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish, and he eats for a lifetime.” This simple yet profound idea encapsulates the…