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welcomeJanuary is named after Janus roman god of doorways The firstmonth of the Gregorian calendar January is the door to the newyear It often signifies renewal a new start and a new beginningJanuary is the month that we celebrate and remember Dr MartinLuther King Jr Worldwide the new year is marked by ceremoniesand rituals that let go of the concerns and problems of the pastyear and welcome the opportunity to face a new year with fresheyes and renewed commitment This is a time to reflect on ourpast transgressions great and small to atone and resolve to dothings differently in the coming year This months issue focuseson starting at the beginning again by building solid newfoundations and honoring resolutions Enjoy and Happy New Year
the year of Xhoroscope for americas movement forjusticeINcite with angel Kyodo williams
In the East Asian calendar commonly calledChinese Astrology 2010 is the Year of theTiger The Tiger symbolizes strength andprotection a courageous and fiery fighter thatkeeps away fires theives and ghosts
whats newEverything Old is New AgainNearly every Thursday night forthe past 5 years Rev angelKyodo williams has offered adharma talk at the Center Eachof them are rich deep candidpieces meant to be heard with an
open heart For the first time CXC volunteers will betranscribing and compiling each and every talk with theintent of sending them off to be published
Read more
in SIGHTThe Power of Nonviolence
No video Click 1 httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=pukqx2UGgso
Sami Awad is a Peaceworker and the Executive Directorof Holy Land Trust in Palestine In this Global Onenessvideo he describes how non-violence empowerspeople to deal with injustice and oppression bybreaking down the barriers that prevent people fromrelating to each other
The Power of Nonviolence | 222 min Holy Land TrustSubscribe to CXC on YouTube
in TIME
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The underlying principle of all systems thatseek to reflect character traits to us based on
the year month day or hour of our birth is to give us a window intoour basic orientation--our internal operating systems if you will--sothat rather than being limited or boxed in by definitions we have theopportunity to become our full selves because were equipped with aninsightful compass that signifies where we are We in turn exercisethe precious gift of choice that is the birthright of human beings todetermine where exactly we will go
At their best astrologers are astute scientists read into the deepermeaning and drawing hypotheses about how the energy of stars andspace influence our pathsnot so much fortune-telling but more aLife weather forecasting
Horoscope for JusticeIn 2010 a confluence of circumstances and stars align so that we arenow kicking off what Id call The Year of X Heres my hour watching--or horoscope for Americas movement for justice
It seems pretty obvious that the Tigeress is collectively emblematic ofall the activists that seek positive change in the world No matter whatsign were born under indvidually we change agents exhibit thequalities of being ferocious and domineering on the outside but nobleand distinguished on the inside But we tireless seekers of justice areforged of additional qualities that make us a special breed that showup only once in a lifetime cycle
The usual suspects that we get to point to King Gandhi Suu Kyi EllaBaker Black Elk Mandela Guevara Ambedkarare auspicious figuresthat seem to appear too far and few between They are bound togetherin their diverse struggles to overcome the oppression of their time andspace by a less tangible but unequivocally more powerful X factor thatexponentially multiplied their effectiveness beyond mere tactic tool ortechnique
Their engagement of a unique arsenal of internal weapons or skillsdeveloped as a result of deep and abiding personal practice expressedand applied in systematic and organizational contexts catapulted thembeyond the ordinary to the Xtraordinary Beyond the individual tocollective Beyond personal OR political to the profound Beyond changeto trans--Xformation
Beyond Transcendent near-Shamanic Talismanic X
Where we find ourselves now is a unique moment in time in which theability to dig deep into this internal arsenal to express our fullcollective selves as the mighty and powerful agents of justice freedomand love that we are is available to us en masse We dont have to waitfor the random revolutionary savior but can activate this X-factorourselves We can either accept limited concepts about who we are asmovement(s) and what we can and cannot do or we can exercise ourwill our choice by dropping in beneath the infighting rhetoric andsoundbites to find a truer expression of our noble spirits search for
in TIMECXC is Hiring Center for TransformativeChange is seeking two people tohelp round out our dream teamfor deep change - Communications amp Events
Steward - BookkeeperOffice Administrator Pass it on
Communications amp Events Steward BookkeeperOffice Administrator
The Core of What We DoWere starting 2010 by focusing on the core of what wedo practiceJoin Us forfearlessYOGA Sunday - Free ClassfearlessYOGA MorningsJo Kata PracticefearlessMeditation MorningsCommunity Thursdays Dharma Talk and Dinner orCouncil
Deepen Your Practice in Community
Universal Form Meditation in Action 3 Minutes to Power and PeaceUniversal Form is a healing practice that incorporatesbody breath and energy with elements of Tai ChiYoga and Qigong Join us at MLK Civic Center Parkand take your practice out in the world Register today
Universal Form Meditation in Action
fearlessYOGA Teacher Training Yoga Built forJustice (fYTT) April 2-28 2010 The first and only yoga ever designed for agents ofsocial change fearlessYOGA is a physical metaphor forsocial justice that offers an accessible approach topracticing yoga through a standard series of multi-level postures that once learned can be practiced as aflow Register today
fearlessYOGA Teacher Training Yoga Built forJustice (fYTT) April 2-28 2010
27 Days of Change Spring Practice Period Its nottoo early to register for 27 Days of Change SpringPractice Period March 2-28 2010 nationwide Register today
27 Days of Change Spring Practice Period
US Social Forum June 22 - 26 2010 | DetroitMichigan For the first time CXC will be representin at
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soundbites to find a truer expression of our noble spirits search forfreedom through our own liberation We can wait for a messiahpreacher guru or President to part the raging sea of conservatism orwe can disarm the resistance with our capacity for charismaticconversion Who needs to win when you can win over
Colors and DirectionsThe colors that symbolize this Year of X are
red for the fierce passion of our convictions
white for the purity of our hearts
yellow for our vast vision expansive and encompassingas the golden sun and
black for the great depth and mystery that is thedoorway to that Great Beyond our collectivetransformation
The four colors that represent all people on the planet are held in ourhearts because any real fight for justice is not against but for For theplanet for the people for life and for love For all
The directions All of the cardinal four naturally looking East towardsthe future with the wind and work of our Ancestors of past coming fromthe West The South situates us in this very moment of now while theNorth holds the infinite possibility of no-time With those we also lookto the Heavens above for guidance from Spirit Earth below forgrounding and deep into the Cosmic Center the very core from whichwe organize
X QualitiesMost important are the qualities this Year of X asks us to lean intocultivate and operationalize Here are the big ten
First the ABCs The what Basics we should all live by whetherseeking justice in the world or just within ourselves
1 authentic be who and what you are no more no less2 balanced left right work play give receive3 centered organized amp on purpose from the deep core of your
very being
Next the how of our actions Showing up in a good way as individualsorganizations and communities means being
4 aligned thought word and action all one5 integral complete whole and radically inclusive6 transparent out loud and proud come what may
For every purpose a reason The why or toward what end are thethree Ss of Social Justice that must be sought after procuredcultivated and protected for all
7 safety food shelter clothing dancing amp moving freely
Michigan For the first time CXC will be representin atthe US Social Forum (USSF) USSF is one of the mostimportant national gatherings for those who aredevoted to social change
US Social Forum | June 22 - 26 2010
in the CENTERThe Splintered Road to GazaThis is a firsthand account from our
Founder sharing her experience of the
Gaza Freedom March
northern Sinai Egypt 30december 2009 750pm
here we are on the road to Gaza i am one of what ended up being 65 i was included inthe original 100 i got the news that I was selected lastnight at 9pm pack your bags my friend andcoordinator of the media team said youre on the listyoure going
Read more
Winter 27 Days of Change | How it WentTwenty-seven people from around the nationparticipated in CXCs 27 Days of Change this winterOne-third of the participants were local while theremaining two-thirds live outside the greater Bay AreaFor the first time ever CXC offerred the 27 Days ofChange Winter Practice Period as an entirely virtualexperience
Read more Register 27 Days of Change Spring Practice Period
inner PRACTICEMindful EatingIts that time of year again whenso many of us resolve to addresshabits and behaviors we wish tochange At the top of the list isusually something about weight
loss or eating Before taking anything away perhaps itwill be more useful to add first an exploration ofmindfulness and eating Incorporating the principles ofmindful eating can be an effective approach tounderstanding the way we eat and relate to food
Read more Mindful Eating by Dr Jan Chozen Bays Oryoki Zen Eating Meditation
outer ACTION
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8 self-determination our way is the way mistakes foibles andall
9 sustainability weve all got to be here for a long time act likeit
and finally without putting these concepts into rigorous ongoingpractice (beheld with joy appreciation and lots of dancing) we wouldonly have ideas We need more than dreams and theory we needpraxis making each quality actionable in our moment-to-moment-to-movement lives as
10 Presence be here now
As always both symbolically and in reality it must be rememberedthat X is also associated with the unknownthat which unfolds beforeus beyond even our will and choice It is how we respond to thatunfolding--especially and most poignantly when it is not according toour plan--that is the true reflection of our character and our mastery ofthose X qualities Its when the shit hits the fan that we need to standfirm in the stink with Fearlessness Grace and Presence
May you live this Year of X as if your life depends on it I know minedoes
angel Kyodo williams is founderof urbanPEACE and its Center for Transformative Change A socialvisionary and leading voice for transformative social change she is theauthor of Being Black Zen and the Art of Living With Fearlessness andGrace
Blog new Dharma live love amp lead from the heartFacebook Fan angel hereTwitter Follow angel for tweets of wisdom on ChangeWeb aboutangelkyodowilliamscom
angel Kyodo williams next public talkangel is on sabbatical and next talk is tba Check here for latest info
newDharma TalkAtonementDuring retreats and ceremony at the Centerparticipants read the Verse of Atonement It helpsus reflect on all of who we have been so that wecan completely accept all of who we are Thisparticular talk gives us a chance to consider what it
might mean to absorb all parts of ourselves the ugly the pretty thehumble and the forceful
Verse of Atonement
outer ACTIONCommunication as Foundation| The Relationship BetweenNonviolent Communication ampTransformationIt is widely accepted thatcommunication is one of the
most important factors in a relationship How wecommunicate with others and the quality of the way weinteract is a mirror of how we commune with andregard ourselves Relationship a sense of belongingand connection are universal human yearnings Thenew year is a perfect time to look at the ways in whichwe communicate especially if we resolve to transform
Read more The Center for Nonviolent Communication Nonviolent Communication A Language of Life by
Dr Marshall B Rosenberg
social CHANGEClimate Change Losing theIneffableClimate change is here and nowand it is destroying the peoplesland and way of life that hassustained humanity for
thousands of years It is affecting those who are leastresponsible for global warming those in developingcountries who live in rural areas and whose lives andcultures embody very old traditions and wisdom Whenthe unsustainable way of life that keeps us separatefrom each other completely fails we will need thewisdom and methods of those we are destroying todaymore than ever We must act now before we lose theineffable wisdom and ways of living that can save us all
Read more Climate Justice Now
in the MINDChoosing FreedomDr Jill Bolte Taylor a brainscientist who had a stroke thatshut down her left brain believeswe can choose which side of ourbrain we operate from She calls
our right brain the inner peace circuitry During herstroke with her left brain silent of all chatter sheexperienced the euphoria of losing the boundaries ofher body and sinking into the universe
Read more
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[imageKaren MuktayaniVillanueva]
Verse of AtonementAll separation ever committed by me On account of my beginningless greed anger and ignoranceBorn of my body speech and mindI now atone for it all
We dont want want to cling to the past and drag it with us but we dowant to learn to trust it We do want to learn from what has alreadyhappened And the only way we can learn from it is if we be one withit and say And now I atone for it all If Im at one with it now theresno need to have this sense of something thats dragging behind It justbecomes part of the fullness of who we are
Listen to Atonement
activists allies amp agents of change
Commitment to Authenticity
Erica Grevemeyer is the Interim Director for BayArea Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC) Shejoined the organization in 2003 after actingupon her desire to find meaning beyond financialsustainability in her work and left her softwareengineering career of 6 years Prior to that sheserved 2 years in the Peace Corps in MoroccoShe has a BA in linguistics from the University ofChicago and has been a student of Buddhismsince 1992 Erica also affectionately known as
Svani (short for Sundaresvani which in Sanskrit means beautifulvoice) has been a regular fixture in the New Dharma Community since2006
CXC What does your organization do How would you describe itsprograms
EG BayNVC offers tools to prevent and resolve conflicts and improverelationships We teach Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to the publicand in organizations such as schools prisons non-profits faithcommunities and corporations BayNVC is based in Oakland We havetrained people locally nationally and internationally Our trainingsrange from a 2 hour introduction to an intensive year long leadershipprogram
Read more Learn more about Bay Area Nonviolent Communication
resources for changehellipWatch brain scientist Dr Jill Bolte Taylors fascinating TED talk onsurviving a stroke She reminds us of our interconnectedness and howhuman beings have the powerful gift of choice to embody thatconnection Further your own connection with folks by checking out aclip of BayNVCs weekly TV show which focuses on real-life examples ofnonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center for
Read more My Stroke of Insight by Dr Jill Bolte Taylor
the best workshop ive ever taken radically changedmy workfearless Meditation is our 3-part signature series thatteaches practical meditation in a social justice contextis offered for no charge for agents of social change
fearless Meditation I January 15 2010 | 7pm ampevery 1st Friday
in the BODYTwelve Months of FearlessAsana | TadasanaTadasana also known asMountain Pose is the best placeto start on our new goals andresolutions as it promotes
confidence happiness and helps us create space in ourbodies Lets start and begin the new year with anemphasis on foundation and confidence
Read more
wellness amp being wellIs Your Diet Suffering fromtoo Much Racism contributors note written in memory of Dr
Martin Luther King Jr (born January 15
1929)
We all share in benefits of the contributions of folkslike Dr King Medgar Evers Dr Howard Thurman andMalcolm X No doubt each of us in our own way valuesome of what theyve done And in the blackcommunity we hope to see more activists step forwardto make real transformation blossom right where welive At the same time in order to effecttransformation the first thing we have to work on is notour communities its our health
Read more Racisms Physical Impact
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nonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center forMindful Eatings Web site full of information and resources related tohow we nourish ourselves
TED (Technology Education Design) Talk | Dr Jill Bolte TaylorConflict Hotline | Watch NVC in ActionThe Center for Mindful Eating
quote of the monthOut beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field Ill meet you there When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about Ideas language --even the phrase each other-- do not make any sense mdashRumi
from Essential RumiLearn more
support deep changeCenter for Transformative Change (CXC) is the first national centerentirely dedicated to bridging the inner and outer lives of social changeagents activists and allies to support a more effective moresustainable social justice movement
We name frame and advance Transformative Social Change by bothdeveloping practices and programs for agents of social change andworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly we reflect the field and themovement back to itself strengthening our collective identitycommunity and shared vision
This long-term vision for shifting the paradigm of work for justicechanging the WAY change is done will fundamentally alter broad-based social change at its very core--from inner to outer--resulting in amore just equitable society for all
Great vision takes great action and our work is not possible without thegenerous support and partnership of individuals like you No amount istoo small so make your contribution to deep change today
Donate to CXCVisit the Centers websiteWhat is Transformative Change Find out HERE
greatnessThe Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx are situated on theGiza Plateau overlooking the city of Cairo Egypt As theonly one remaining of the ancient Seven Wonders of theWorld the pyramid built by Pharaoh Khufu around2560 BCE reigned as the tallest man-made structurefor 3800 years It is rivaled only by the Great Sphinxwhose builder and likeness are still unknown as theinimitable symbols of the greatness of the ancientEgyptian civilization photo copyright 2010 angel Kyodo williams
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The underlying principle of all systems thatseek to reflect character traits to us based on
the year month day or hour of our birth is to give us a window intoour basic orientation--our internal operating systems if you will--sothat rather than being limited or boxed in by definitions we have theopportunity to become our full selves because were equipped with aninsightful compass that signifies where we are We in turn exercisethe precious gift of choice that is the birthright of human beings todetermine where exactly we will go
At their best astrologers are astute scientists read into the deepermeaning and drawing hypotheses about how the energy of stars andspace influence our pathsnot so much fortune-telling but more aLife weather forecasting
Horoscope for JusticeIn 2010 a confluence of circumstances and stars align so that we arenow kicking off what Id call The Year of X Heres my hour watching--or horoscope for Americas movement for justice
It seems pretty obvious that the Tigeress is collectively emblematic ofall the activists that seek positive change in the world No matter whatsign were born under indvidually we change agents exhibit thequalities of being ferocious and domineering on the outside but nobleand distinguished on the inside But we tireless seekers of justice areforged of additional qualities that make us a special breed that showup only once in a lifetime cycle
The usual suspects that we get to point to King Gandhi Suu Kyi EllaBaker Black Elk Mandela Guevara Ambedkarare auspicious figuresthat seem to appear too far and few between They are bound togetherin their diverse struggles to overcome the oppression of their time andspace by a less tangible but unequivocally more powerful X factor thatexponentially multiplied their effectiveness beyond mere tactic tool ortechnique
Their engagement of a unique arsenal of internal weapons or skillsdeveloped as a result of deep and abiding personal practice expressedand applied in systematic and organizational contexts catapulted thembeyond the ordinary to the Xtraordinary Beyond the individual tocollective Beyond personal OR political to the profound Beyond changeto trans--Xformation
Beyond Transcendent near-Shamanic Talismanic X
Where we find ourselves now is a unique moment in time in which theability to dig deep into this internal arsenal to express our fullcollective selves as the mighty and powerful agents of justice freedomand love that we are is available to us en masse We dont have to waitfor the random revolutionary savior but can activate this X-factorourselves We can either accept limited concepts about who we are asmovement(s) and what we can and cannot do or we can exercise ourwill our choice by dropping in beneath the infighting rhetoric andsoundbites to find a truer expression of our noble spirits search for
in TIMECXC is Hiring Center for TransformativeChange is seeking two people tohelp round out our dream teamfor deep change - Communications amp Events
Steward - BookkeeperOffice Administrator Pass it on
Communications amp Events Steward BookkeeperOffice Administrator
The Core of What We DoWere starting 2010 by focusing on the core of what wedo practiceJoin Us forfearlessYOGA Sunday - Free ClassfearlessYOGA MorningsJo Kata PracticefearlessMeditation MorningsCommunity Thursdays Dharma Talk and Dinner orCouncil
Deepen Your Practice in Community
Universal Form Meditation in Action 3 Minutes to Power and PeaceUniversal Form is a healing practice that incorporatesbody breath and energy with elements of Tai ChiYoga and Qigong Join us at MLK Civic Center Parkand take your practice out in the world Register today
Universal Form Meditation in Action
fearlessYOGA Teacher Training Yoga Built forJustice (fYTT) April 2-28 2010 The first and only yoga ever designed for agents ofsocial change fearlessYOGA is a physical metaphor forsocial justice that offers an accessible approach topracticing yoga through a standard series of multi-level postures that once learned can be practiced as aflow Register today
fearlessYOGA Teacher Training Yoga Built forJustice (fYTT) April 2-28 2010
27 Days of Change Spring Practice Period Its nottoo early to register for 27 Days of Change SpringPractice Period March 2-28 2010 nationwide Register today
27 Days of Change Spring Practice Period
US Social Forum June 22 - 26 2010 | DetroitMichigan For the first time CXC will be representin at
11310 142 PMthe year of X | january 2010
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soundbites to find a truer expression of our noble spirits search forfreedom through our own liberation We can wait for a messiahpreacher guru or President to part the raging sea of conservatism orwe can disarm the resistance with our capacity for charismaticconversion Who needs to win when you can win over
Colors and DirectionsThe colors that symbolize this Year of X are
red for the fierce passion of our convictions
white for the purity of our hearts
yellow for our vast vision expansive and encompassingas the golden sun and
black for the great depth and mystery that is thedoorway to that Great Beyond our collectivetransformation
The four colors that represent all people on the planet are held in ourhearts because any real fight for justice is not against but for For theplanet for the people for life and for love For all
The directions All of the cardinal four naturally looking East towardsthe future with the wind and work of our Ancestors of past coming fromthe West The South situates us in this very moment of now while theNorth holds the infinite possibility of no-time With those we also lookto the Heavens above for guidance from Spirit Earth below forgrounding and deep into the Cosmic Center the very core from whichwe organize
X QualitiesMost important are the qualities this Year of X asks us to lean intocultivate and operationalize Here are the big ten
First the ABCs The what Basics we should all live by whetherseeking justice in the world or just within ourselves
1 authentic be who and what you are no more no less2 balanced left right work play give receive3 centered organized amp on purpose from the deep core of your
very being
Next the how of our actions Showing up in a good way as individualsorganizations and communities means being
4 aligned thought word and action all one5 integral complete whole and radically inclusive6 transparent out loud and proud come what may
For every purpose a reason The why or toward what end are thethree Ss of Social Justice that must be sought after procuredcultivated and protected for all
7 safety food shelter clothing dancing amp moving freely
Michigan For the first time CXC will be representin atthe US Social Forum (USSF) USSF is one of the mostimportant national gatherings for those who aredevoted to social change
US Social Forum | June 22 - 26 2010
in the CENTERThe Splintered Road to GazaThis is a firsthand account from our
Founder sharing her experience of the
Gaza Freedom March
northern Sinai Egypt 30december 2009 750pm
here we are on the road to Gaza i am one of what ended up being 65 i was included inthe original 100 i got the news that I was selected lastnight at 9pm pack your bags my friend andcoordinator of the media team said youre on the listyoure going
Read more
Winter 27 Days of Change | How it WentTwenty-seven people from around the nationparticipated in CXCs 27 Days of Change this winterOne-third of the participants were local while theremaining two-thirds live outside the greater Bay AreaFor the first time ever CXC offerred the 27 Days ofChange Winter Practice Period as an entirely virtualexperience
Read more Register 27 Days of Change Spring Practice Period
inner PRACTICEMindful EatingIts that time of year again whenso many of us resolve to addresshabits and behaviors we wish tochange At the top of the list isusually something about weight
loss or eating Before taking anything away perhaps itwill be more useful to add first an exploration ofmindfulness and eating Incorporating the principles ofmindful eating can be an effective approach tounderstanding the way we eat and relate to food
Read more Mindful Eating by Dr Jan Chozen Bays Oryoki Zen Eating Meditation
outer ACTION
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8 self-determination our way is the way mistakes foibles andall
9 sustainability weve all got to be here for a long time act likeit
and finally without putting these concepts into rigorous ongoingpractice (beheld with joy appreciation and lots of dancing) we wouldonly have ideas We need more than dreams and theory we needpraxis making each quality actionable in our moment-to-moment-to-movement lives as
10 Presence be here now
As always both symbolically and in reality it must be rememberedthat X is also associated with the unknownthat which unfolds beforeus beyond even our will and choice It is how we respond to thatunfolding--especially and most poignantly when it is not according toour plan--that is the true reflection of our character and our mastery ofthose X qualities Its when the shit hits the fan that we need to standfirm in the stink with Fearlessness Grace and Presence
May you live this Year of X as if your life depends on it I know minedoes
angel Kyodo williams is founderof urbanPEACE and its Center for Transformative Change A socialvisionary and leading voice for transformative social change she is theauthor of Being Black Zen and the Art of Living With Fearlessness andGrace
Blog new Dharma live love amp lead from the heartFacebook Fan angel hereTwitter Follow angel for tweets of wisdom on ChangeWeb aboutangelkyodowilliamscom
angel Kyodo williams next public talkangel is on sabbatical and next talk is tba Check here for latest info
newDharma TalkAtonementDuring retreats and ceremony at the Centerparticipants read the Verse of Atonement It helpsus reflect on all of who we have been so that wecan completely accept all of who we are Thisparticular talk gives us a chance to consider what it
might mean to absorb all parts of ourselves the ugly the pretty thehumble and the forceful
Verse of Atonement
outer ACTIONCommunication as Foundation| The Relationship BetweenNonviolent Communication ampTransformationIt is widely accepted thatcommunication is one of the
most important factors in a relationship How wecommunicate with others and the quality of the way weinteract is a mirror of how we commune with andregard ourselves Relationship a sense of belongingand connection are universal human yearnings Thenew year is a perfect time to look at the ways in whichwe communicate especially if we resolve to transform
Read more The Center for Nonviolent Communication Nonviolent Communication A Language of Life by
Dr Marshall B Rosenberg
social CHANGEClimate Change Losing theIneffableClimate change is here and nowand it is destroying the peoplesland and way of life that hassustained humanity for
thousands of years It is affecting those who are leastresponsible for global warming those in developingcountries who live in rural areas and whose lives andcultures embody very old traditions and wisdom Whenthe unsustainable way of life that keeps us separatefrom each other completely fails we will need thewisdom and methods of those we are destroying todaymore than ever We must act now before we lose theineffable wisdom and ways of living that can save us all
Read more Climate Justice Now
in the MINDChoosing FreedomDr Jill Bolte Taylor a brainscientist who had a stroke thatshut down her left brain believeswe can choose which side of ourbrain we operate from She calls
our right brain the inner peace circuitry During herstroke with her left brain silent of all chatter sheexperienced the euphoria of losing the boundaries ofher body and sinking into the universe
Read more
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[imageKaren MuktayaniVillanueva]
Verse of AtonementAll separation ever committed by me On account of my beginningless greed anger and ignoranceBorn of my body speech and mindI now atone for it all
We dont want want to cling to the past and drag it with us but we dowant to learn to trust it We do want to learn from what has alreadyhappened And the only way we can learn from it is if we be one withit and say And now I atone for it all If Im at one with it now theresno need to have this sense of something thats dragging behind It justbecomes part of the fullness of who we are
Listen to Atonement
activists allies amp agents of change
Commitment to Authenticity
Erica Grevemeyer is the Interim Director for BayArea Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC) Shejoined the organization in 2003 after actingupon her desire to find meaning beyond financialsustainability in her work and left her softwareengineering career of 6 years Prior to that sheserved 2 years in the Peace Corps in MoroccoShe has a BA in linguistics from the University ofChicago and has been a student of Buddhismsince 1992 Erica also affectionately known as
Svani (short for Sundaresvani which in Sanskrit means beautifulvoice) has been a regular fixture in the New Dharma Community since2006
CXC What does your organization do How would you describe itsprograms
EG BayNVC offers tools to prevent and resolve conflicts and improverelationships We teach Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to the publicand in organizations such as schools prisons non-profits faithcommunities and corporations BayNVC is based in Oakland We havetrained people locally nationally and internationally Our trainingsrange from a 2 hour introduction to an intensive year long leadershipprogram
Read more Learn more about Bay Area Nonviolent Communication
resources for changehellipWatch brain scientist Dr Jill Bolte Taylors fascinating TED talk onsurviving a stroke She reminds us of our interconnectedness and howhuman beings have the powerful gift of choice to embody thatconnection Further your own connection with folks by checking out aclip of BayNVCs weekly TV show which focuses on real-life examples ofnonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center for
Read more My Stroke of Insight by Dr Jill Bolte Taylor
the best workshop ive ever taken radically changedmy workfearless Meditation is our 3-part signature series thatteaches practical meditation in a social justice contextis offered for no charge for agents of social change
fearless Meditation I January 15 2010 | 7pm ampevery 1st Friday
in the BODYTwelve Months of FearlessAsana | TadasanaTadasana also known asMountain Pose is the best placeto start on our new goals andresolutions as it promotes
confidence happiness and helps us create space in ourbodies Lets start and begin the new year with anemphasis on foundation and confidence
Read more
wellness amp being wellIs Your Diet Suffering fromtoo Much Racism contributors note written in memory of Dr
Martin Luther King Jr (born January 15
1929)
We all share in benefits of the contributions of folkslike Dr King Medgar Evers Dr Howard Thurman andMalcolm X No doubt each of us in our own way valuesome of what theyve done And in the blackcommunity we hope to see more activists step forwardto make real transformation blossom right where welive At the same time in order to effecttransformation the first thing we have to work on is notour communities its our health
Read more Racisms Physical Impact
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nonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center forMindful Eatings Web site full of information and resources related tohow we nourish ourselves
TED (Technology Education Design) Talk | Dr Jill Bolte TaylorConflict Hotline | Watch NVC in ActionThe Center for Mindful Eating
quote of the monthOut beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field Ill meet you there When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about Ideas language --even the phrase each other-- do not make any sense mdashRumi
from Essential RumiLearn more
support deep changeCenter for Transformative Change (CXC) is the first national centerentirely dedicated to bridging the inner and outer lives of social changeagents activists and allies to support a more effective moresustainable social justice movement
We name frame and advance Transformative Social Change by bothdeveloping practices and programs for agents of social change andworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly we reflect the field and themovement back to itself strengthening our collective identitycommunity and shared vision
This long-term vision for shifting the paradigm of work for justicechanging the WAY change is done will fundamentally alter broad-based social change at its very core--from inner to outer--resulting in amore just equitable society for all
Great vision takes great action and our work is not possible without thegenerous support and partnership of individuals like you No amount istoo small so make your contribution to deep change today
Donate to CXCVisit the Centers websiteWhat is Transformative Change Find out HERE
greatnessThe Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx are situated on theGiza Plateau overlooking the city of Cairo Egypt As theonly one remaining of the ancient Seven Wonders of theWorld the pyramid built by Pharaoh Khufu around2560 BCE reigned as the tallest man-made structurefor 3800 years It is rivaled only by the Great Sphinxwhose builder and likeness are still unknown as theinimitable symbols of the greatness of the ancientEgyptian civilization photo copyright 2010 angel Kyodo williams
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soundbites to find a truer expression of our noble spirits search forfreedom through our own liberation We can wait for a messiahpreacher guru or President to part the raging sea of conservatism orwe can disarm the resistance with our capacity for charismaticconversion Who needs to win when you can win over
Colors and DirectionsThe colors that symbolize this Year of X are
red for the fierce passion of our convictions
white for the purity of our hearts
yellow for our vast vision expansive and encompassingas the golden sun and
black for the great depth and mystery that is thedoorway to that Great Beyond our collectivetransformation
The four colors that represent all people on the planet are held in ourhearts because any real fight for justice is not against but for For theplanet for the people for life and for love For all
The directions All of the cardinal four naturally looking East towardsthe future with the wind and work of our Ancestors of past coming fromthe West The South situates us in this very moment of now while theNorth holds the infinite possibility of no-time With those we also lookto the Heavens above for guidance from Spirit Earth below forgrounding and deep into the Cosmic Center the very core from whichwe organize
X QualitiesMost important are the qualities this Year of X asks us to lean intocultivate and operationalize Here are the big ten
First the ABCs The what Basics we should all live by whetherseeking justice in the world or just within ourselves
1 authentic be who and what you are no more no less2 balanced left right work play give receive3 centered organized amp on purpose from the deep core of your
very being
Next the how of our actions Showing up in a good way as individualsorganizations and communities means being
4 aligned thought word and action all one5 integral complete whole and radically inclusive6 transparent out loud and proud come what may
For every purpose a reason The why or toward what end are thethree Ss of Social Justice that must be sought after procuredcultivated and protected for all
7 safety food shelter clothing dancing amp moving freely
Michigan For the first time CXC will be representin atthe US Social Forum (USSF) USSF is one of the mostimportant national gatherings for those who aredevoted to social change
US Social Forum | June 22 - 26 2010
in the CENTERThe Splintered Road to GazaThis is a firsthand account from our
Founder sharing her experience of the
Gaza Freedom March
northern Sinai Egypt 30december 2009 750pm
here we are on the road to Gaza i am one of what ended up being 65 i was included inthe original 100 i got the news that I was selected lastnight at 9pm pack your bags my friend andcoordinator of the media team said youre on the listyoure going
Read more
Winter 27 Days of Change | How it WentTwenty-seven people from around the nationparticipated in CXCs 27 Days of Change this winterOne-third of the participants were local while theremaining two-thirds live outside the greater Bay AreaFor the first time ever CXC offerred the 27 Days ofChange Winter Practice Period as an entirely virtualexperience
Read more Register 27 Days of Change Spring Practice Period
inner PRACTICEMindful EatingIts that time of year again whenso many of us resolve to addresshabits and behaviors we wish tochange At the top of the list isusually something about weight
loss or eating Before taking anything away perhaps itwill be more useful to add first an exploration ofmindfulness and eating Incorporating the principles ofmindful eating can be an effective approach tounderstanding the way we eat and relate to food
Read more Mindful Eating by Dr Jan Chozen Bays Oryoki Zen Eating Meditation
outer ACTION
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8 self-determination our way is the way mistakes foibles andall
9 sustainability weve all got to be here for a long time act likeit
and finally without putting these concepts into rigorous ongoingpractice (beheld with joy appreciation and lots of dancing) we wouldonly have ideas We need more than dreams and theory we needpraxis making each quality actionable in our moment-to-moment-to-movement lives as
10 Presence be here now
As always both symbolically and in reality it must be rememberedthat X is also associated with the unknownthat which unfolds beforeus beyond even our will and choice It is how we respond to thatunfolding--especially and most poignantly when it is not according toour plan--that is the true reflection of our character and our mastery ofthose X qualities Its when the shit hits the fan that we need to standfirm in the stink with Fearlessness Grace and Presence
May you live this Year of X as if your life depends on it I know minedoes
angel Kyodo williams is founderof urbanPEACE and its Center for Transformative Change A socialvisionary and leading voice for transformative social change she is theauthor of Being Black Zen and the Art of Living With Fearlessness andGrace
Blog new Dharma live love amp lead from the heartFacebook Fan angel hereTwitter Follow angel for tweets of wisdom on ChangeWeb aboutangelkyodowilliamscom
angel Kyodo williams next public talkangel is on sabbatical and next talk is tba Check here for latest info
newDharma TalkAtonementDuring retreats and ceremony at the Centerparticipants read the Verse of Atonement It helpsus reflect on all of who we have been so that wecan completely accept all of who we are Thisparticular talk gives us a chance to consider what it
might mean to absorb all parts of ourselves the ugly the pretty thehumble and the forceful
Verse of Atonement
outer ACTIONCommunication as Foundation| The Relationship BetweenNonviolent Communication ampTransformationIt is widely accepted thatcommunication is one of the
most important factors in a relationship How wecommunicate with others and the quality of the way weinteract is a mirror of how we commune with andregard ourselves Relationship a sense of belongingand connection are universal human yearnings Thenew year is a perfect time to look at the ways in whichwe communicate especially if we resolve to transform
Read more The Center for Nonviolent Communication Nonviolent Communication A Language of Life by
Dr Marshall B Rosenberg
social CHANGEClimate Change Losing theIneffableClimate change is here and nowand it is destroying the peoplesland and way of life that hassustained humanity for
thousands of years It is affecting those who are leastresponsible for global warming those in developingcountries who live in rural areas and whose lives andcultures embody very old traditions and wisdom Whenthe unsustainable way of life that keeps us separatefrom each other completely fails we will need thewisdom and methods of those we are destroying todaymore than ever We must act now before we lose theineffable wisdom and ways of living that can save us all
Read more Climate Justice Now
in the MINDChoosing FreedomDr Jill Bolte Taylor a brainscientist who had a stroke thatshut down her left brain believeswe can choose which side of ourbrain we operate from She calls
our right brain the inner peace circuitry During herstroke with her left brain silent of all chatter sheexperienced the euphoria of losing the boundaries ofher body and sinking into the universe
Read more
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Verse of AtonementAll separation ever committed by me On account of my beginningless greed anger and ignoranceBorn of my body speech and mindI now atone for it all
We dont want want to cling to the past and drag it with us but we dowant to learn to trust it We do want to learn from what has alreadyhappened And the only way we can learn from it is if we be one withit and say And now I atone for it all If Im at one with it now theresno need to have this sense of something thats dragging behind It justbecomes part of the fullness of who we are
Listen to Atonement
activists allies amp agents of change
Commitment to Authenticity
Erica Grevemeyer is the Interim Director for BayArea Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC) Shejoined the organization in 2003 after actingupon her desire to find meaning beyond financialsustainability in her work and left her softwareengineering career of 6 years Prior to that sheserved 2 years in the Peace Corps in MoroccoShe has a BA in linguistics from the University ofChicago and has been a student of Buddhismsince 1992 Erica also affectionately known as
Svani (short for Sundaresvani which in Sanskrit means beautifulvoice) has been a regular fixture in the New Dharma Community since2006
CXC What does your organization do How would you describe itsprograms
EG BayNVC offers tools to prevent and resolve conflicts and improverelationships We teach Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to the publicand in organizations such as schools prisons non-profits faithcommunities and corporations BayNVC is based in Oakland We havetrained people locally nationally and internationally Our trainingsrange from a 2 hour introduction to an intensive year long leadershipprogram
Read more Learn more about Bay Area Nonviolent Communication
resources for changehellipWatch brain scientist Dr Jill Bolte Taylors fascinating TED talk onsurviving a stroke She reminds us of our interconnectedness and howhuman beings have the powerful gift of choice to embody thatconnection Further your own connection with folks by checking out aclip of BayNVCs weekly TV show which focuses on real-life examples ofnonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center for
Read more My Stroke of Insight by Dr Jill Bolte Taylor
the best workshop ive ever taken radically changedmy workfearless Meditation is our 3-part signature series thatteaches practical meditation in a social justice contextis offered for no charge for agents of social change
fearless Meditation I January 15 2010 | 7pm ampevery 1st Friday
in the BODYTwelve Months of FearlessAsana | TadasanaTadasana also known asMountain Pose is the best placeto start on our new goals andresolutions as it promotes
confidence happiness and helps us create space in ourbodies Lets start and begin the new year with anemphasis on foundation and confidence
Read more
wellness amp being wellIs Your Diet Suffering fromtoo Much Racism contributors note written in memory of Dr
Martin Luther King Jr (born January 15
1929)
We all share in benefits of the contributions of folkslike Dr King Medgar Evers Dr Howard Thurman andMalcolm X No doubt each of us in our own way valuesome of what theyve done And in the blackcommunity we hope to see more activists step forwardto make real transformation blossom right where welive At the same time in order to effecttransformation the first thing we have to work on is notour communities its our health
Read more Racisms Physical Impact
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nonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center forMindful Eatings Web site full of information and resources related tohow we nourish ourselves
TED (Technology Education Design) Talk | Dr Jill Bolte TaylorConflict Hotline | Watch NVC in ActionThe Center for Mindful Eating
quote of the monthOut beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field Ill meet you there When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about Ideas language --even the phrase each other-- do not make any sense mdashRumi
from Essential RumiLearn more
support deep changeCenter for Transformative Change (CXC) is the first national centerentirely dedicated to bridging the inner and outer lives of social changeagents activists and allies to support a more effective moresustainable social justice movement
We name frame and advance Transformative Social Change by bothdeveloping practices and programs for agents of social change andworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly we reflect the field and themovement back to itself strengthening our collective identitycommunity and shared vision
This long-term vision for shifting the paradigm of work for justicechanging the WAY change is done will fundamentally alter broad-based social change at its very core--from inner to outer--resulting in amore just equitable society for all
Great vision takes great action and our work is not possible without thegenerous support and partnership of individuals like you No amount istoo small so make your contribution to deep change today
Donate to CXCVisit the Centers websiteWhat is Transformative Change Find out HERE
greatnessThe Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx are situated on theGiza Plateau overlooking the city of Cairo Egypt As theonly one remaining of the ancient Seven Wonders of theWorld the pyramid built by Pharaoh Khufu around2560 BCE reigned as the tallest man-made structurefor 3800 years It is rivaled only by the Great Sphinxwhose builder and likeness are still unknown as theinimitable symbols of the greatness of the ancientEgyptian civilization photo copyright 2010 angel Kyodo williams
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8 self-determination our way is the way mistakes foibles andall
9 sustainability weve all got to be here for a long time act likeit
and finally without putting these concepts into rigorous ongoingpractice (beheld with joy appreciation and lots of dancing) we wouldonly have ideas We need more than dreams and theory we needpraxis making each quality actionable in our moment-to-moment-to-movement lives as
10 Presence be here now
As always both symbolically and in reality it must be rememberedthat X is also associated with the unknownthat which unfolds beforeus beyond even our will and choice It is how we respond to thatunfolding--especially and most poignantly when it is not according toour plan--that is the true reflection of our character and our mastery ofthose X qualities Its when the shit hits the fan that we need to standfirm in the stink with Fearlessness Grace and Presence
May you live this Year of X as if your life depends on it I know minedoes
angel Kyodo williams is founderof urbanPEACE and its Center for Transformative Change A socialvisionary and leading voice for transformative social change she is theauthor of Being Black Zen and the Art of Living With Fearlessness andGrace
Blog new Dharma live love amp lead from the heartFacebook Fan angel hereTwitter Follow angel for tweets of wisdom on ChangeWeb aboutangelkyodowilliamscom
angel Kyodo williams next public talkangel is on sabbatical and next talk is tba Check here for latest info
newDharma TalkAtonementDuring retreats and ceremony at the Centerparticipants read the Verse of Atonement It helpsus reflect on all of who we have been so that wecan completely accept all of who we are Thisparticular talk gives us a chance to consider what it
might mean to absorb all parts of ourselves the ugly the pretty thehumble and the forceful
Verse of Atonement
outer ACTIONCommunication as Foundation| The Relationship BetweenNonviolent Communication ampTransformationIt is widely accepted thatcommunication is one of the
most important factors in a relationship How wecommunicate with others and the quality of the way weinteract is a mirror of how we commune with andregard ourselves Relationship a sense of belongingand connection are universal human yearnings Thenew year is a perfect time to look at the ways in whichwe communicate especially if we resolve to transform
Read more The Center for Nonviolent Communication Nonviolent Communication A Language of Life by
Dr Marshall B Rosenberg
social CHANGEClimate Change Losing theIneffableClimate change is here and nowand it is destroying the peoplesland and way of life that hassustained humanity for
thousands of years It is affecting those who are leastresponsible for global warming those in developingcountries who live in rural areas and whose lives andcultures embody very old traditions and wisdom Whenthe unsustainable way of life that keeps us separatefrom each other completely fails we will need thewisdom and methods of those we are destroying todaymore than ever We must act now before we lose theineffable wisdom and ways of living that can save us all
Read more Climate Justice Now
in the MINDChoosing FreedomDr Jill Bolte Taylor a brainscientist who had a stroke thatshut down her left brain believeswe can choose which side of ourbrain we operate from She calls
our right brain the inner peace circuitry During herstroke with her left brain silent of all chatter sheexperienced the euphoria of losing the boundaries ofher body and sinking into the universe
Read more
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[imageKaren MuktayaniVillanueva]
Verse of AtonementAll separation ever committed by me On account of my beginningless greed anger and ignoranceBorn of my body speech and mindI now atone for it all
We dont want want to cling to the past and drag it with us but we dowant to learn to trust it We do want to learn from what has alreadyhappened And the only way we can learn from it is if we be one withit and say And now I atone for it all If Im at one with it now theresno need to have this sense of something thats dragging behind It justbecomes part of the fullness of who we are
Listen to Atonement
activists allies amp agents of change
Commitment to Authenticity
Erica Grevemeyer is the Interim Director for BayArea Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC) Shejoined the organization in 2003 after actingupon her desire to find meaning beyond financialsustainability in her work and left her softwareengineering career of 6 years Prior to that sheserved 2 years in the Peace Corps in MoroccoShe has a BA in linguistics from the University ofChicago and has been a student of Buddhismsince 1992 Erica also affectionately known as
Svani (short for Sundaresvani which in Sanskrit means beautifulvoice) has been a regular fixture in the New Dharma Community since2006
CXC What does your organization do How would you describe itsprograms
EG BayNVC offers tools to prevent and resolve conflicts and improverelationships We teach Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to the publicand in organizations such as schools prisons non-profits faithcommunities and corporations BayNVC is based in Oakland We havetrained people locally nationally and internationally Our trainingsrange from a 2 hour introduction to an intensive year long leadershipprogram
Read more Learn more about Bay Area Nonviolent Communication
resources for changehellipWatch brain scientist Dr Jill Bolte Taylors fascinating TED talk onsurviving a stroke She reminds us of our interconnectedness and howhuman beings have the powerful gift of choice to embody thatconnection Further your own connection with folks by checking out aclip of BayNVCs weekly TV show which focuses on real-life examples ofnonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center for
Read more My Stroke of Insight by Dr Jill Bolte Taylor
the best workshop ive ever taken radically changedmy workfearless Meditation is our 3-part signature series thatteaches practical meditation in a social justice contextis offered for no charge for agents of social change
fearless Meditation I January 15 2010 | 7pm ampevery 1st Friday
in the BODYTwelve Months of FearlessAsana | TadasanaTadasana also known asMountain Pose is the best placeto start on our new goals andresolutions as it promotes
confidence happiness and helps us create space in ourbodies Lets start and begin the new year with anemphasis on foundation and confidence
Read more
wellness amp being wellIs Your Diet Suffering fromtoo Much Racism contributors note written in memory of Dr
Martin Luther King Jr (born January 15
1929)
We all share in benefits of the contributions of folkslike Dr King Medgar Evers Dr Howard Thurman andMalcolm X No doubt each of us in our own way valuesome of what theyve done And in the blackcommunity we hope to see more activists step forwardto make real transformation blossom right where welive At the same time in order to effecttransformation the first thing we have to work on is notour communities its our health
Read more Racisms Physical Impact
january wallpaper
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facebook twitter YouTube
nonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center forMindful Eatings Web site full of information and resources related tohow we nourish ourselves
TED (Technology Education Design) Talk | Dr Jill Bolte TaylorConflict Hotline | Watch NVC in ActionThe Center for Mindful Eating
quote of the monthOut beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field Ill meet you there When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about Ideas language --even the phrase each other-- do not make any sense mdashRumi
from Essential RumiLearn more
support deep changeCenter for Transformative Change (CXC) is the first national centerentirely dedicated to bridging the inner and outer lives of social changeagents activists and allies to support a more effective moresustainable social justice movement
We name frame and advance Transformative Social Change by bothdeveloping practices and programs for agents of social change andworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly we reflect the field and themovement back to itself strengthening our collective identitycommunity and shared vision
This long-term vision for shifting the paradigm of work for justicechanging the WAY change is done will fundamentally alter broad-based social change at its very core--from inner to outer--resulting in amore just equitable society for all
Great vision takes great action and our work is not possible without thegenerous support and partnership of individuals like you No amount istoo small so make your contribution to deep change today
Donate to CXCVisit the Centers websiteWhat is Transformative Change Find out HERE
greatnessThe Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx are situated on theGiza Plateau overlooking the city of Cairo Egypt As theonly one remaining of the ancient Seven Wonders of theWorld the pyramid built by Pharaoh Khufu around2560 BCE reigned as the tallest man-made structurefor 3800 years It is rivaled only by the Great Sphinxwhose builder and likeness are still unknown as theinimitable symbols of the greatness of the ancientEgyptian civilization photo copyright 2010 angel Kyodo williams
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Verse of AtonementAll separation ever committed by me On account of my beginningless greed anger and ignoranceBorn of my body speech and mindI now atone for it all
We dont want want to cling to the past and drag it with us but we dowant to learn to trust it We do want to learn from what has alreadyhappened And the only way we can learn from it is if we be one withit and say And now I atone for it all If Im at one with it now theresno need to have this sense of something thats dragging behind It justbecomes part of the fullness of who we are
Listen to Atonement
activists allies amp agents of change
Commitment to Authenticity
Erica Grevemeyer is the Interim Director for BayArea Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC) Shejoined the organization in 2003 after actingupon her desire to find meaning beyond financialsustainability in her work and left her softwareengineering career of 6 years Prior to that sheserved 2 years in the Peace Corps in MoroccoShe has a BA in linguistics from the University ofChicago and has been a student of Buddhismsince 1992 Erica also affectionately known as
Svani (short for Sundaresvani which in Sanskrit means beautifulvoice) has been a regular fixture in the New Dharma Community since2006
CXC What does your organization do How would you describe itsprograms
EG BayNVC offers tools to prevent and resolve conflicts and improverelationships We teach Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to the publicand in organizations such as schools prisons non-profits faithcommunities and corporations BayNVC is based in Oakland We havetrained people locally nationally and internationally Our trainingsrange from a 2 hour introduction to an intensive year long leadershipprogram
Read more Learn more about Bay Area Nonviolent Communication
resources for changehellipWatch brain scientist Dr Jill Bolte Taylors fascinating TED talk onsurviving a stroke She reminds us of our interconnectedness and howhuman beings have the powerful gift of choice to embody thatconnection Further your own connection with folks by checking out aclip of BayNVCs weekly TV show which focuses on real-life examples ofnonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center for
Read more My Stroke of Insight by Dr Jill Bolte Taylor
the best workshop ive ever taken radically changedmy workfearless Meditation is our 3-part signature series thatteaches practical meditation in a social justice contextis offered for no charge for agents of social change
fearless Meditation I January 15 2010 | 7pm ampevery 1st Friday
in the BODYTwelve Months of FearlessAsana | TadasanaTadasana also known asMountain Pose is the best placeto start on our new goals andresolutions as it promotes
confidence happiness and helps us create space in ourbodies Lets start and begin the new year with anemphasis on foundation and confidence
Read more
wellness amp being wellIs Your Diet Suffering fromtoo Much Racism contributors note written in memory of Dr
Martin Luther King Jr (born January 15
1929)
We all share in benefits of the contributions of folkslike Dr King Medgar Evers Dr Howard Thurman andMalcolm X No doubt each of us in our own way valuesome of what theyve done And in the blackcommunity we hope to see more activists step forwardto make real transformation blossom right where welive At the same time in order to effecttransformation the first thing we have to work on is notour communities its our health
Read more Racisms Physical Impact
january wallpaper
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facebook twitter YouTube
nonviolent communication in action Finally check out The Center forMindful Eatings Web site full of information and resources related tohow we nourish ourselves
TED (Technology Education Design) Talk | Dr Jill Bolte TaylorConflict Hotline | Watch NVC in ActionThe Center for Mindful Eating
quote of the monthOut beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field Ill meet you there When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about Ideas language --even the phrase each other-- do not make any sense mdashRumi
from Essential RumiLearn more
support deep changeCenter for Transformative Change (CXC) is the first national centerentirely dedicated to bridging the inner and outer lives of social changeagents activists and allies to support a more effective moresustainable social justice movement
We name frame and advance Transformative Social Change by bothdeveloping practices and programs for agents of social change andworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly we reflect the field and themovement back to itself strengthening our collective identitycommunity and shared vision
This long-term vision for shifting the paradigm of work for justicechanging the WAY change is done will fundamentally alter broad-based social change at its very core--from inner to outer--resulting in amore just equitable society for all
Great vision takes great action and our work is not possible without thegenerous support and partnership of individuals like you No amount istoo small so make your contribution to deep change today
Donate to CXCVisit the Centers websiteWhat is Transformative Change Find out HERE
greatnessThe Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx are situated on theGiza Plateau overlooking the city of Cairo Egypt As theonly one remaining of the ancient Seven Wonders of theWorld the pyramid built by Pharaoh Khufu around2560 BCE reigned as the tallest man-made structurefor 3800 years It is rivaled only by the Great Sphinxwhose builder and likeness are still unknown as theinimitable symbols of the greatness of the ancientEgyptian civilization photo copyright 2010 angel Kyodo williams
Download this image as wallpaper with or withoutcalendar for your desktop
Download with calendar Download without calendar
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Subscribeget your own monthly issues of transform
Forwardsend this issue via email to a friend now
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Share your transformative storyhow are you changing the WAY change is done
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registertransformativechangeorg
Center for Transformative Change 2584 MLK Jr WayBerkeley CA 94704 middot USA+15105493733
Google the Center
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quote of the monthOut beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field Ill meet you there When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about Ideas language --even the phrase each other-- do not make any sense mdashRumi
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support deep changeCenter for Transformative Change (CXC) is the first national centerentirely dedicated to bridging the inner and outer lives of social changeagents activists and allies to support a more effective moresustainable social justice movement
We name frame and advance Transformative Social Change by bothdeveloping practices and programs for agents of social change andworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly we reflect the field and themovement back to itself strengthening our collective identitycommunity and shared vision
This long-term vision for shifting the paradigm of work for justicechanging the WAY change is done will fundamentally alter broad-based social change at its very core--from inner to outer--resulting in amore just equitable society for all
Great vision takes great action and our work is not possible without thegenerous support and partnership of individuals like you No amount istoo small so make your contribution to deep change today
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greatnessThe Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx are situated on theGiza Plateau overlooking the city of Cairo Egypt As theonly one remaining of the ancient Seven Wonders of theWorld the pyramid built by Pharaoh Khufu around2560 BCE reigned as the tallest man-made structurefor 3800 years It is rivaled only by the Great Sphinxwhose builder and likeness are still unknown as theinimitable symbols of the greatness of the ancientEgyptian civilization photo copyright 2010 angel Kyodo williams
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