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Welcome to a very special issue of transform. Despite Mercury being in retrograde for the latter part of April (communication issues, anyone?) we celebrated Earth Day while bringing together this transition issue of transform. In 2004, transform. began as the newsletter of our community. Now, CXC gives even more of this much-loved publication over to the larger field to allow it to grow and expand as a resource for all. Starting with the next issue, you'll see more contributors, more news, more events and information about and from the field. Of course you'll still hear what we're up to in via the "in the CENTER" section and our regularly monthly Events mailing.
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welcome
Welcome to a very special issue of transform Despite Mercurybeing in retrograde for the latter part of April (communicationissues anyone) we celebrated Earth Day while bringing togetherthis transition issue of transform In 2004 transform began asthe newsletter of our community Now CXC gives even more ofthis much-loved publication over to the larger field to allow it togrow and expand as a resource for all Starting with the next issueyoull see more contributors more news more events andinformation about and from the field Of course youll still hearwhat were up to in via the in the CENTER section and ourregularly monthly Events mailing
To mark the transition we thought wed share in one place themany resources that CXC itself has created as a roadmap foraccess to us and the larger field of transformative social change Inthis keeper issue youll find previews and links to CXCs brandnew site new Facebook page online training site and more
Best of all visit the two exciting new resources for connectingpromoting and advancing the movement towards a trulytransformative social change
-transform in its new round-the-clock online version [see below]featuring news blogs information and resources galore Avertitable HuffPo for deep change contributors commentors andcommunity welcome This monthly email version will still bedelivered as a best of journal compilation of the blog
-xSoChange the Transformative Social Change Network is readyto take its place as a community-building and networking sitewhere we can gather share and grow together Form groups sharephotos video stories events and get down with meaningfuldiscussion Last but not least props are always due so get toknow a little more about residential core of CXC the folks thatmake it happen
Enjoy
whats newWhat amp Who Is CXCHappy Spring Whats old is newagain Weve been busy upgradingrefreshing and retooling all of theways in which you can engagetransformative social change
Whether through websites blogs or social networks thereare now more ways to inform incite and empower deepchange Yah we know thats a whole lot of newness Notime like the present to come by and visit
in TIMEONGOING PRACTICE
Morning Practice | fearlessYoga Daily | Tues - Fri | 6am-7amYoga and Meditation designed forsocial change agents to build
presence the moment-to-moment practice of being inrelationship to ones life as it unfolds
Morning Practice | fearlessMeditation Daily | Tues - Fri | 7am-8amMeditation is an ongoing practice designed to buildpresence the moment-to-moment practice of being inrelationship to ones life as it unfolds
Drop-in Sitting and Public GardenDaily | Tues - Fri | 1230pm-230pmOne of the least known resources a hidden sanctuary inthe midst of city life is midday drop-in sitting at CXCsPractice Hall and our Public Garden hours
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centering the field
if we build it we will thrive
INcite with angel Kyodo williams
Rather than wax poetic about some aspect ofTransformative Social Change Id like to usethis space to invite all whose eyes fall upon itto join in
Join in what you ask Join in this movementTo get up stand up for a movement whosetime has come I like to say TransformativeSocial Change is nonviolence with its teeth put
back in Grounded in an explicit committment to the empowerment ofthose who work on its behalf as much as to those it works on behalfof its the movement toward the deep change Gandhi always said weshould be if we wish to see it and what King had a dream for for all ofus
For some years now the question for many of us working at theintersection of spirit justice and social change was often Is this afield In the last few years--by the grace of the Goddesses and ourslow waking from the slumber of unbalanced and unchecked use ofresources natural and human--we have seen forming a great wave ofacknowledgment of what has too often been left aside in our well-intentioned pursuit of justice healing from our traumas authenticconnection healthy collaboration and vehicles for expression Fosteringand supporting a balance of physical emotional and spiritual well-beingand maturity has become a clear equally necessary concurrent path ofwork that many intrepid spirits have taken on as their contribution toour collective liberation
This is a field That much is clear and necessary
But we are and must find our expressions as a Movement as well Nota passing fad a buzz word or the hot topic of the moment Not a newtool in the old organizational development basket Fields as they were
fearlessYOGA Yoga Built for JusticeWeekly | Sundays | 930am - 1030am FREE for activists allies and agents of social changeCome experience the fearlessYoga in our Sunday morningdrop-in class Get in-depth instruction on the fearlessapproach and postures that are part of our Warrior Seriessequences
Jo Kata PracticeWeekly | Tuesday evenings | 6pm [NEW DAY amp TIME]Weekly | Friday mornings | 7am31 Moves to Your CenterAikido-based centering practice done with a wooden staffJo practice offers the opportunity to find your center andremain there even as you extend your energy intorelationship with others and on behalf of what matters toyou in the world Individually in partnership and in groupin 31 moves brings you back to your own Center again andagain
Community ThursdaysWeekly | Thursdays | 630pmChant Sitting Meditation and Council Practice Council is apractice of sharing and listening from the heart Based inNative American tradition Council is an opportunity toboth bear witness and be witnessed Once per month joinin for dinner and powerful Public Talks expressing the linkfrom our innermost selves to the change we want to see inthe world
Universal Form and Jo Kata Practice in the ParkMeditation in ActionMonthly | 2nd Saturdays | 12noon - 2pm Universal Form is a 3-minute moving meditation thatincorporates body breath and energy with elements of TaiChi Yoga and Qigong to find greater alignment andbalance inside and out Jo Kata is a 31 movement Aikido-based centering practice done with a wooden staffJoin us at MLK Civic Center Park and take your practice outin the world
Morning Practice Yoga and Meditation Drop-In Sitting and Public Garden Community Thursdays Universal Form Meditation in Action Jo Kata 31 Moves to Center Deepen Your Practice in Community CXC Practice Schedule
in the CENTER
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tool in the old organizational development basket Fields as they wereare the stuff of institutional systems To be a movement this vision fordeep abiding transformative change must live--and be practiced--inour hearts
It isnt new Its a movement that began as soon as we picked ourknuckles up off the ground and started the journey from operatingsolely out of our dinosaur brains (youre foodor i am) toward a newintelligence that includes the capacity to reflect and respond ratherthan just react To engage choice as an act not just to survive butthrive To recognize our kinship with the only real race we all belongto the human one Out of the recognition of that interconnectednesscompassion arises and the safety security and self-determination--justice--that we wish for ourselves is organically desired and striven foron behalf of others
But it is now What is distinct in this moment is that with theunderstanding that the means and the goal are indeed one that as weseek justice for all we can now CHOOSE to do so in a way thatembodies Justice in every aspect of our approach to seeking it Insideand out Personally and organizationally From the smallest structuresand systems to the greatest
And if at the very center of this movement lies we the field--aspeople that have already committed our time talent and treasure tojustice--then we are well-positioned to leverage our formidableresources for the greatest returns Who better to choose to be asrigorous in our embodied practice towards justice as we areuncompromising on results
So step in stand up be counted Let us know youre out there Takethe plunge Find your practice Shed light on the shadows Pitch in yourbrick to build this great monument to Humanity to Liberation toJustice for All If we build this we will all thrive
Thats what Im in it for for How bout you mdashblessings and being aKw
Dedicated to all my colleagues and compadres over these last yearswho have inspired and illuminated my heart-mind as one
angel Kyodo williams isfounder of urbanPEACE and its Center for Transformative Change Asocial visionary and leading voice for transformative social change sheis the author of Being Black Zen and the Art of Living WithFearlessness and Grace
Blog new Dharma live love amp lead from the heart Facebook Like angel here Twitter Follow angel for tweets of wisdom on Change Web aboutangelkyodowilliamscom
angel Kyodo williams next public talkThursday June 10 CXC
activists allies amp agents of change
Center for Transformative Change Website
the transform blog isnt the only one to get a fresh newlook and its very own home CXCs website has finallycaught up to the good looks of the newsletter and journalweve been putting out for over well over a year With anever-expanding universe of possibilities for engagingpractice at its intersection with social justice youll findsomething of value on CXCs resourceful site wherever youare
httptransformativechangeorg
inner PRACTICE
Dont Just Do Something SIT for Change
Americas next great movement is inner change for socialchange Take a Stand SIT for Change | CXCs 3rd AnnualSit-a-Thon is on September 18 2010 the National Day ofTransformative Change You can participate from whereveryou are whether you are local to the bay area nationalinternational or virtual Sign up become a change partnerpledge volunteer and get more information at the SIT forChange website
httpsitforchangeorg
outer ACTION
Facebook | Like Us Today
Weve launched our new new Facebook page (not to beconfused with our old old one or even our old new one)We needed to start a new one so you can find us moreeasily This one is brand spanking new launched just last
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Who Changes the Way Change is Done | CXC Residential Core
For this special issue we feature the fabulously dedicated folks ofCXC Known as the Core because they hold down the very centerof the Center the current residentially-based staff are PremadasiAmada Chuck Courts Tbird Luv and Karen Muktayani VillanuevaRead their interviews where they share their insights andreflections on what compels them to live work and practice atthe Center for Transformative Change
Living working and practicing at CXC is like livingwith the toughest most experienced coach who hasherself won many gold medals while you aretraining for something way beyond a game or eventhe Olympics Instead you are training for your lifeliterally You are training working for yourfreedom in service everyones freedom
Premadasi Amada | The Practice of No Escape
I want folks to know that The Center forTransformative Change is really is about changingthe way change is doneI realize that there mustbe freedom and justice for everyone in order forfreedom and justice to exist at all The work that Ido here at the Center directly supports the workdone by the Center
Chuck Courts | Directly Supporting How Change isDone
Being a part of CXC is like being in a spiritual bootcamp made for those who truly do what ever isnecessary to release from habitual patterns ofdelusional justification of scattered anddysfunctional choices that lead to irresponsibleleakage of personal energy
Tbird Luv | Meeting the Better Half of Myself
Ive often said that choosing to live work andpractice at CXC is advanced citizenship meaning itis best suited for those that are willing to knowthemselves and love themselves (warts and all) andbe willing to make the choices and sacrifices thatare called for in order to do this well
Karen Muktayani Villanueva | Vehicle of Freedom
And not to be forgotten are the Tribe Stewards CXCs Tribe isthe extended community of people that make the Center what it ishome to a growing family and network of people committed totransformation CXCs Stewards act in service of transformativesocial change by taking the lead in particular areas of interest andexpertise Our current stewards are all past residents
chandrashekara thuy tran has been with CXC and thenewDharma Community almost from its verybeginning She is a former residential core memberand has been a stalwart and steady presence since2004 In April 2010 she became certified as thefirst full-fledged fearlessYOGA Teacher and is thecurrent lead instructor for both CXCs core offeringsof fearlessMeditation and fearlessYoga She is also a
gifted artist and seamstress who has passion and talent for creativityand creation of beautiful things
chandra thuy tran | fearlessMeditation amp Yoga Teaching forJustice
Simhanandi Evan Stubblefield is a long-time memberof CXC and the newDharma Community since 2003She is a former residential core member and is the
easily This one is brand spanking new launched just lastweek Keep track of us and whats the haps at CXC byliking us on facebook Well send you updates resourceslet you know what amp who to watch on our blog websitelive in the Center and out in the world PLUS if youve beenfollowing us on our old page get on board with this newone Every person that switches over from the old site tothe new will be entered into a raffle to receive your choiceof a signed book or free workshop Like us on Facebooktoday
httpbitlycxc-facebook
social CHANGE
xSoChange Social Networking for Transformation
Welcome to the Facebook of Transformative SocialChange Thats how were referring to this new Ning socialnetworking site Do everything you do on Facebook chatpost comments email video and photos The difference isthat xSoChange is solely dedicated to transformative socialchange and the people that want to learn about itcontribute to it and live it All of which is an awesome wayto build our movement of inner awareness and socialchange
httpxsochangeningcom
in the MIND
CXC Training Practice Locally Virtually Near amp Far
We figured out that not everyone lives in Berkeley CA Sowhats an activist to do when you want to take part inseasonal practice take a workshop or expand your learninghorizons but they dont yet have a community that cansupport that intention Get your training online is oneoption Whether its plugging in to our 27-day PracticePeriods learning about systems or doing follow up workfrom a yoga meditation or other social justice-basedcertification course CXC Training is the virtual Practice Hallyou can sign into from wherever you are Got an online-based course you want to offer Come to CXC and wellhook you up with a space a virtual one that is
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facebook twitter YouTube
former editor of transform She still contributes toCXCs monthly journal by writing the the newDharmaTalk section in addition to graciously lending hermonthly editorial support for each issue Simha alsostewards the newDharma Archive Project from afar
as she currently resides in Los Angeles CA She is a talented writerwho is wholeheartedly dedicated to encouraging and inspiring folks tofind their voice hence themselves through the written word
Simha Evan Stubblefield | new Dharma Archive Capturing History
Zochi Alonzo Young joined CXC and the newDharmaCommunity in 2007 He is a former residential coremember where he stewarded all things Media He isthe current CXC instructor for Jo Kata PracticeZochi holds a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido and ispursuing his Instructor certification at Aikido ofBerkeley When he is not throwing people aroundhe enjoys photography travel and studies in self-
awareness Zochi Alonzo Young | Jo amp Form Alignment Balance Centering
Oya Llansa Sherrills recently joined CXC in March2010 In addition to being core support with anemphasis on development she is also one of theinaugural fearlessYoga instructors that graduated inApril 2010 She is studying Ethnic Studies andLiterature and will graduate from Humboldt StateUniversity in 2011 She comes from a family ofactivists is mother to adorable 3 year-old Santiago
and is committed to her spiritual development and liberation Oya-LLansa Sherrills | Core Support
resources for transformative changehellip
Heres a list of CXC sponsored and celebrated resources for joining thefield and the movement for Transformative Social Change
transform news vision and practice for transformative socialchange
xSoChange Network [new] CXC Website adrienne maree brown the luscious satyagraha Gibran Rivera on the IISC blog Deep Change Transforming the Practice of Social Justice Love That Does Justice Spiritual Activism in Dialogue with Social
Science edited by Michael Edwards and Stephen G Post [FREEDOWNLOAD]
Seasons Fund for Social Transformation
quote of the month
Fire cannot extinguish fire war cannot solve disputes Enmity cannotovercome enmity it can be overcome only with love Disputes can besettled through dialogue and negotiation not by war
mdashSiddhartha Gautama Buddha
support deep change
Center 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 this
hook you up with a space a virtual one that is httptraintransformativechangeorg
in the BODY
fearlessYOGA WebsitefearlessYOGA is yoga built for justice Its the firstapproach to yoga designed from the ground up for peoplethat want to change the world taught from a social justicecontext Its also the only Registered Yoga School (RYS withYoga Alliance wwwyogaallianceorg) developed by awoman of color Now coming with its own website to getupdates on fearlessYoga class schedules futurefearlessYoga Teacher Trainings fearlessYoga merchandiseas well as continuing education for registered yogateachers at the fearlessYoga website
httpfearlessyogaorg
april wallpaper
the pathFor centuries the promise that one could self-liberate asthe historic Buddha did was represented only by symbolsrather than images of a person The same was true of Jesusbefore what became Christianity Iconographic pointersfocus on the action and practice of becoming awake to yourlife not just the theory of it being possible Especiallypopular were images of walking in the footsteps of thoseteachers that had illuminated the path This one wasetched in stone at Kiyomizudera or Clear Water Temple inJapanphoto copyright 2000 angel Kyodo williams
Download this image as wallpaper with or without calendarfor your desktop
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facebook twitter YouTubeworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly CXC reflects 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
Subscribeget your own monthly issues of transform
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Share your transformative storyhow are you changing the WAY change is done
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centering the field
if we build it we will thrive
INcite with angel Kyodo williams
Rather than wax poetic about some aspect ofTransformative Social Change Id like to usethis space to invite all whose eyes fall upon itto join in
Join in what you ask Join in this movementTo get up stand up for a movement whosetime has come I like to say TransformativeSocial Change is nonviolence with its teeth put
back in Grounded in an explicit committment to the empowerment ofthose who work on its behalf as much as to those it works on behalfof its the movement toward the deep change Gandhi always said weshould be if we wish to see it and what King had a dream for for all ofus
For some years now the question for many of us working at theintersection of spirit justice and social change was often Is this afield In the last few years--by the grace of the Goddesses and ourslow waking from the slumber of unbalanced and unchecked use ofresources natural and human--we have seen forming a great wave ofacknowledgment of what has too often been left aside in our well-intentioned pursuit of justice healing from our traumas authenticconnection healthy collaboration and vehicles for expression Fosteringand supporting a balance of physical emotional and spiritual well-beingand maturity has become a clear equally necessary concurrent path ofwork that many intrepid spirits have taken on as their contribution toour collective liberation
This is a field That much is clear and necessary
But we are and must find our expressions as a Movement as well Nota passing fad a buzz word or the hot topic of the moment Not a newtool in the old organizational development basket Fields as they were
fearlessYOGA Yoga Built for JusticeWeekly | Sundays | 930am - 1030am FREE for activists allies and agents of social changeCome experience the fearlessYoga in our Sunday morningdrop-in class Get in-depth instruction on the fearlessapproach and postures that are part of our Warrior Seriessequences
Jo Kata PracticeWeekly | Tuesday evenings | 6pm [NEW DAY amp TIME]Weekly | Friday mornings | 7am31 Moves to Your CenterAikido-based centering practice done with a wooden staffJo practice offers the opportunity to find your center andremain there even as you extend your energy intorelationship with others and on behalf of what matters toyou in the world Individually in partnership and in groupin 31 moves brings you back to your own Center again andagain
Community ThursdaysWeekly | Thursdays | 630pmChant Sitting Meditation and Council Practice Council is apractice of sharing and listening from the heart Based inNative American tradition Council is an opportunity toboth bear witness and be witnessed Once per month joinin for dinner and powerful Public Talks expressing the linkfrom our innermost selves to the change we want to see inthe world
Universal Form and Jo Kata Practice in the ParkMeditation in ActionMonthly | 2nd Saturdays | 12noon - 2pm Universal Form is a 3-minute moving meditation thatincorporates body breath and energy with elements of TaiChi Yoga and Qigong to find greater alignment andbalance inside and out Jo Kata is a 31 movement Aikido-based centering practice done with a wooden staffJoin us at MLK Civic Center Park and take your practice outin the world
Morning Practice Yoga and Meditation Drop-In Sitting and Public Garden Community Thursdays Universal Form Meditation in Action Jo Kata 31 Moves to Center Deepen Your Practice in Community CXC Practice Schedule
in the CENTER
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tool in the old organizational development basket Fields as they wereare the stuff of institutional systems To be a movement this vision fordeep abiding transformative change must live--and be practiced--inour hearts
It isnt new Its a movement that began as soon as we picked ourknuckles up off the ground and started the journey from operatingsolely out of our dinosaur brains (youre foodor i am) toward a newintelligence that includes the capacity to reflect and respond ratherthan just react To engage choice as an act not just to survive butthrive To recognize our kinship with the only real race we all belongto the human one Out of the recognition of that interconnectednesscompassion arises and the safety security and self-determination--justice--that we wish for ourselves is organically desired and striven foron behalf of others
But it is now What is distinct in this moment is that with theunderstanding that the means and the goal are indeed one that as weseek justice for all we can now CHOOSE to do so in a way thatembodies Justice in every aspect of our approach to seeking it Insideand out Personally and organizationally From the smallest structuresand systems to the greatest
And if at the very center of this movement lies we the field--aspeople that have already committed our time talent and treasure tojustice--then we are well-positioned to leverage our formidableresources for the greatest returns Who better to choose to be asrigorous in our embodied practice towards justice as we areuncompromising on results
So step in stand up be counted Let us know youre out there Takethe plunge Find your practice Shed light on the shadows Pitch in yourbrick to build this great monument to Humanity to Liberation toJustice for All If we build this we will all thrive
Thats what Im in it for for How bout you mdashblessings and being aKw
Dedicated to all my colleagues and compadres over these last yearswho have inspired and illuminated my heart-mind as one
angel Kyodo williams isfounder of urbanPEACE and its Center for Transformative Change Asocial visionary and leading voice for transformative social change sheis the author of Being Black Zen and the Art of Living WithFearlessness and Grace
Blog new Dharma live love amp lead from the heart Facebook Like angel here Twitter Follow angel for tweets of wisdom on Change Web aboutangelkyodowilliamscom
angel Kyodo williams next public talkThursday June 10 CXC
activists allies amp agents of change
Center for Transformative Change Website
the transform blog isnt the only one to get a fresh newlook and its very own home CXCs website has finallycaught up to the good looks of the newsletter and journalweve been putting out for over well over a year With anever-expanding universe of possibilities for engagingpractice at its intersection with social justice youll findsomething of value on CXCs resourceful site wherever youare
httptransformativechangeorg
inner PRACTICE
Dont Just Do Something SIT for Change
Americas next great movement is inner change for socialchange Take a Stand SIT for Change | CXCs 3rd AnnualSit-a-Thon is on September 18 2010 the National Day ofTransformative Change You can participate from whereveryou are whether you are local to the bay area nationalinternational or virtual Sign up become a change partnerpledge volunteer and get more information at the SIT forChange website
httpsitforchangeorg
outer ACTION
Facebook | Like Us Today
Weve launched our new new Facebook page (not to beconfused with our old old one or even our old new one)We needed to start a new one so you can find us moreeasily This one is brand spanking new launched just last
51910 620 PMcentering the field | transform | april 2010
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Who Changes the Way Change is Done | CXC Residential Core
For this special issue we feature the fabulously dedicated folks ofCXC Known as the Core because they hold down the very centerof the Center the current residentially-based staff are PremadasiAmada Chuck Courts Tbird Luv and Karen Muktayani VillanuevaRead their interviews where they share their insights andreflections on what compels them to live work and practice atthe Center for Transformative Change
Living working and practicing at CXC is like livingwith the toughest most experienced coach who hasherself won many gold medals while you aretraining for something way beyond a game or eventhe Olympics Instead you are training for your lifeliterally You are training working for yourfreedom in service everyones freedom
Premadasi Amada | The Practice of No Escape
I want folks to know that The Center forTransformative Change is really is about changingthe way change is doneI realize that there mustbe freedom and justice for everyone in order forfreedom and justice to exist at all The work that Ido here at the Center directly supports the workdone by the Center
Chuck Courts | Directly Supporting How Change isDone
Being a part of CXC is like being in a spiritual bootcamp made for those who truly do what ever isnecessary to release from habitual patterns ofdelusional justification of scattered anddysfunctional choices that lead to irresponsibleleakage of personal energy
Tbird Luv | Meeting the Better Half of Myself
Ive often said that choosing to live work andpractice at CXC is advanced citizenship meaning itis best suited for those that are willing to knowthemselves and love themselves (warts and all) andbe willing to make the choices and sacrifices thatare called for in order to do this well
Karen Muktayani Villanueva | Vehicle of Freedom
And not to be forgotten are the Tribe Stewards CXCs Tribe isthe extended community of people that make the Center what it ishome to a growing family and network of people committed totransformation CXCs Stewards act in service of transformativesocial change by taking the lead in particular areas of interest andexpertise Our current stewards are all past residents
chandrashekara thuy tran has been with CXC and thenewDharma Community almost from its verybeginning She is a former residential core memberand has been a stalwart and steady presence since2004 In April 2010 she became certified as thefirst full-fledged fearlessYOGA Teacher and is thecurrent lead instructor for both CXCs core offeringsof fearlessMeditation and fearlessYoga She is also a
gifted artist and seamstress who has passion and talent for creativityand creation of beautiful things
chandra thuy tran | fearlessMeditation amp Yoga Teaching forJustice
Simhanandi Evan Stubblefield is a long-time memberof CXC and the newDharma Community since 2003She is a former residential core member and is the
easily This one is brand spanking new launched just lastweek Keep track of us and whats the haps at CXC byliking us on facebook Well send you updates resourceslet you know what amp who to watch on our blog websitelive in the Center and out in the world PLUS if youve beenfollowing us on our old page get on board with this newone Every person that switches over from the old site tothe new will be entered into a raffle to receive your choiceof a signed book or free workshop Like us on Facebooktoday
httpbitlycxc-facebook
social CHANGE
xSoChange Social Networking for Transformation
Welcome to the Facebook of Transformative SocialChange Thats how were referring to this new Ning socialnetworking site Do everything you do on Facebook chatpost comments email video and photos The difference isthat xSoChange is solely dedicated to transformative socialchange and the people that want to learn about itcontribute to it and live it All of which is an awesome wayto build our movement of inner awareness and socialchange
httpxsochangeningcom
in the MIND
CXC Training Practice Locally Virtually Near amp Far
We figured out that not everyone lives in Berkeley CA Sowhats an activist to do when you want to take part inseasonal practice take a workshop or expand your learninghorizons but they dont yet have a community that cansupport that intention Get your training online is oneoption Whether its plugging in to our 27-day PracticePeriods learning about systems or doing follow up workfrom a yoga meditation or other social justice-basedcertification course CXC Training is the virtual Practice Hallyou can sign into from wherever you are Got an online-based course you want to offer Come to CXC and wellhook you up with a space a virtual one that is
51910 620 PMcentering the field | transform | april 2010
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facebook twitter YouTube
former editor of transform She still contributes toCXCs monthly journal by writing the the newDharmaTalk section in addition to graciously lending hermonthly editorial support for each issue Simha alsostewards the newDharma Archive Project from afar
as she currently resides in Los Angeles CA She is a talented writerwho is wholeheartedly dedicated to encouraging and inspiring folks tofind their voice hence themselves through the written word
Simha Evan Stubblefield | new Dharma Archive Capturing History
Zochi Alonzo Young joined CXC and the newDharmaCommunity in 2007 He is a former residential coremember where he stewarded all things Media He isthe current CXC instructor for Jo Kata PracticeZochi holds a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido and ispursuing his Instructor certification at Aikido ofBerkeley When he is not throwing people aroundhe enjoys photography travel and studies in self-
awareness Zochi Alonzo Young | Jo amp Form Alignment Balance Centering
Oya Llansa Sherrills recently joined CXC in March2010 In addition to being core support with anemphasis on development she is also one of theinaugural fearlessYoga instructors that graduated inApril 2010 She is studying Ethnic Studies andLiterature and will graduate from Humboldt StateUniversity in 2011 She comes from a family ofactivists is mother to adorable 3 year-old Santiago
and is committed to her spiritual development and liberation Oya-LLansa Sherrills | Core Support
resources for transformative changehellip
Heres a list of CXC sponsored and celebrated resources for joining thefield and the movement for Transformative Social Change
transform news vision and practice for transformative socialchange
xSoChange Network [new] CXC Website adrienne maree brown the luscious satyagraha Gibran Rivera on the IISC blog Deep Change Transforming the Practice of Social Justice Love That Does Justice Spiritual Activism in Dialogue with Social
Science edited by Michael Edwards and Stephen G Post [FREEDOWNLOAD]
Seasons Fund for Social Transformation
quote of the month
Fire cannot extinguish fire war cannot solve disputes Enmity cannotovercome enmity it can be overcome only with love Disputes can besettled through dialogue and negotiation not by war
mdashSiddhartha Gautama Buddha
support deep change
Center 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 this
hook you up with a space a virtual one that is httptraintransformativechangeorg
in the BODY
fearlessYOGA WebsitefearlessYOGA is yoga built for justice Its the firstapproach to yoga designed from the ground up for peoplethat want to change the world taught from a social justicecontext Its also the only Registered Yoga School (RYS withYoga Alliance wwwyogaallianceorg) developed by awoman of color Now coming with its own website to getupdates on fearlessYoga class schedules futurefearlessYoga Teacher Trainings fearlessYoga merchandiseas well as continuing education for registered yogateachers at the fearlessYoga website
httpfearlessyogaorg
april wallpaper
the pathFor centuries the promise that one could self-liberate asthe historic Buddha did was represented only by symbolsrather than images of a person The same was true of Jesusbefore what became Christianity Iconographic pointersfocus on the action and practice of becoming awake to yourlife not just the theory of it being possible Especiallypopular were images of walking in the footsteps of thoseteachers that had illuminated the path This one wasetched in stone at Kiyomizudera or Clear Water Temple inJapanphoto copyright 2000 angel Kyodo williams
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facebook twitter YouTubeworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly CXC reflects 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
Subscribeget your own monthly issues of transform
Forwardsend this issue via email to a friend now
Feedbackeditortransformativechangeorg
Share your transformative storyhow are you changing the WAY change is done
Registration and other questions888XSOCHANGE (toll free)
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Center for Transformative Change 2584 MLK Jr WayBerkeley CA 94704 middot USA+15105493733
Google the Center
Center for Transformative Change is a project of urbanPEACE a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization whose mission to inform incite and empower abroad-based presence-centered transformative social change movement
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tool in the old organizational development basket Fields as they wereare the stuff of institutional systems To be a movement this vision fordeep abiding transformative change must live--and be practiced--inour hearts
It isnt new Its a movement that began as soon as we picked ourknuckles up off the ground and started the journey from operatingsolely out of our dinosaur brains (youre foodor i am) toward a newintelligence that includes the capacity to reflect and respond ratherthan just react To engage choice as an act not just to survive butthrive To recognize our kinship with the only real race we all belongto the human one Out of the recognition of that interconnectednesscompassion arises and the safety security and self-determination--justice--that we wish for ourselves is organically desired and striven foron behalf of others
But it is now What is distinct in this moment is that with theunderstanding that the means and the goal are indeed one that as weseek justice for all we can now CHOOSE to do so in a way thatembodies Justice in every aspect of our approach to seeking it Insideand out Personally and organizationally From the smallest structuresand systems to the greatest
And if at the very center of this movement lies we the field--aspeople that have already committed our time talent and treasure tojustice--then we are well-positioned to leverage our formidableresources for the greatest returns Who better to choose to be asrigorous in our embodied practice towards justice as we areuncompromising on results
So step in stand up be counted Let us know youre out there Takethe plunge Find your practice Shed light on the shadows Pitch in yourbrick to build this great monument to Humanity to Liberation toJustice for All If we build this we will all thrive
Thats what Im in it for for How bout you mdashblessings and being aKw
Dedicated to all my colleagues and compadres over these last yearswho have inspired and illuminated my heart-mind as one
angel Kyodo williams isfounder of urbanPEACE and its Center for Transformative Change Asocial visionary and leading voice for transformative social change sheis the author of Being Black Zen and the Art of Living WithFearlessness and Grace
Blog new Dharma live love amp lead from the heart Facebook Like angel here Twitter Follow angel for tweets of wisdom on Change Web aboutangelkyodowilliamscom
angel Kyodo williams next public talkThursday June 10 CXC
activists allies amp agents of change
Center for Transformative Change Website
the transform blog isnt the only one to get a fresh newlook and its very own home CXCs website has finallycaught up to the good looks of the newsletter and journalweve been putting out for over well over a year With anever-expanding universe of possibilities for engagingpractice at its intersection with social justice youll findsomething of value on CXCs resourceful site wherever youare
httptransformativechangeorg
inner PRACTICE
Dont Just Do Something SIT for Change
Americas next great movement is inner change for socialchange Take a Stand SIT for Change | CXCs 3rd AnnualSit-a-Thon is on September 18 2010 the National Day ofTransformative Change You can participate from whereveryou are whether you are local to the bay area nationalinternational or virtual Sign up become a change partnerpledge volunteer and get more information at the SIT forChange website
httpsitforchangeorg
outer ACTION
Facebook | Like Us Today
Weve launched our new new Facebook page (not to beconfused with our old old one or even our old new one)We needed to start a new one so you can find us moreeasily This one is brand spanking new launched just last
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Who Changes the Way Change is Done | CXC Residential Core
For this special issue we feature the fabulously dedicated folks ofCXC Known as the Core because they hold down the very centerof the Center the current residentially-based staff are PremadasiAmada Chuck Courts Tbird Luv and Karen Muktayani VillanuevaRead their interviews where they share their insights andreflections on what compels them to live work and practice atthe Center for Transformative Change
Living working and practicing at CXC is like livingwith the toughest most experienced coach who hasherself won many gold medals while you aretraining for something way beyond a game or eventhe Olympics Instead you are training for your lifeliterally You are training working for yourfreedom in service everyones freedom
Premadasi Amada | The Practice of No Escape
I want folks to know that The Center forTransformative Change is really is about changingthe way change is doneI realize that there mustbe freedom and justice for everyone in order forfreedom and justice to exist at all The work that Ido here at the Center directly supports the workdone by the Center
Chuck Courts | Directly Supporting How Change isDone
Being a part of CXC is like being in a spiritual bootcamp made for those who truly do what ever isnecessary to release from habitual patterns ofdelusional justification of scattered anddysfunctional choices that lead to irresponsibleleakage of personal energy
Tbird Luv | Meeting the Better Half of Myself
Ive often said that choosing to live work andpractice at CXC is advanced citizenship meaning itis best suited for those that are willing to knowthemselves and love themselves (warts and all) andbe willing to make the choices and sacrifices thatare called for in order to do this well
Karen Muktayani Villanueva | Vehicle of Freedom
And not to be forgotten are the Tribe Stewards CXCs Tribe isthe extended community of people that make the Center what it ishome to a growing family and network of people committed totransformation CXCs Stewards act in service of transformativesocial change by taking the lead in particular areas of interest andexpertise Our current stewards are all past residents
chandrashekara thuy tran has been with CXC and thenewDharma Community almost from its verybeginning She is a former residential core memberand has been a stalwart and steady presence since2004 In April 2010 she became certified as thefirst full-fledged fearlessYOGA Teacher and is thecurrent lead instructor for both CXCs core offeringsof fearlessMeditation and fearlessYoga She is also a
gifted artist and seamstress who has passion and talent for creativityand creation of beautiful things
chandra thuy tran | fearlessMeditation amp Yoga Teaching forJustice
Simhanandi Evan Stubblefield is a long-time memberof CXC and the newDharma Community since 2003She is a former residential core member and is the
easily This one is brand spanking new launched just lastweek Keep track of us and whats the haps at CXC byliking us on facebook Well send you updates resourceslet you know what amp who to watch on our blog websitelive in the Center and out in the world PLUS if youve beenfollowing us on our old page get on board with this newone Every person that switches over from the old site tothe new will be entered into a raffle to receive your choiceof a signed book or free workshop Like us on Facebooktoday
httpbitlycxc-facebook
social CHANGE
xSoChange Social Networking for Transformation
Welcome to the Facebook of Transformative SocialChange Thats how were referring to this new Ning socialnetworking site Do everything you do on Facebook chatpost comments email video and photos The difference isthat xSoChange is solely dedicated to transformative socialchange and the people that want to learn about itcontribute to it and live it All of which is an awesome wayto build our movement of inner awareness and socialchange
httpxsochangeningcom
in the MIND
CXC Training Practice Locally Virtually Near amp Far
We figured out that not everyone lives in Berkeley CA Sowhats an activist to do when you want to take part inseasonal practice take a workshop or expand your learninghorizons but they dont yet have a community that cansupport that intention Get your training online is oneoption Whether its plugging in to our 27-day PracticePeriods learning about systems or doing follow up workfrom a yoga meditation or other social justice-basedcertification course CXC Training is the virtual Practice Hallyou can sign into from wherever you are Got an online-based course you want to offer Come to CXC and wellhook you up with a space a virtual one that is
51910 620 PMcentering the field | transform | april 2010
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former editor of transform She still contributes toCXCs monthly journal by writing the the newDharmaTalk section in addition to graciously lending hermonthly editorial support for each issue Simha alsostewards the newDharma Archive Project from afar
as she currently resides in Los Angeles CA She is a talented writerwho is wholeheartedly dedicated to encouraging and inspiring folks tofind their voice hence themselves through the written word
Simha Evan Stubblefield | new Dharma Archive Capturing History
Zochi Alonzo Young joined CXC and the newDharmaCommunity in 2007 He is a former residential coremember where he stewarded all things Media He isthe current CXC instructor for Jo Kata PracticeZochi holds a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido and ispursuing his Instructor certification at Aikido ofBerkeley When he is not throwing people aroundhe enjoys photography travel and studies in self-
awareness Zochi Alonzo Young | Jo amp Form Alignment Balance Centering
Oya Llansa Sherrills recently joined CXC in March2010 In addition to being core support with anemphasis on development she is also one of theinaugural fearlessYoga instructors that graduated inApril 2010 She is studying Ethnic Studies andLiterature and will graduate from Humboldt StateUniversity in 2011 She comes from a family ofactivists is mother to adorable 3 year-old Santiago
and is committed to her spiritual development and liberation Oya-LLansa Sherrills | Core Support
resources for transformative changehellip
Heres a list of CXC sponsored and celebrated resources for joining thefield and the movement for Transformative Social Change
transform news vision and practice for transformative socialchange
xSoChange Network [new] CXC Website adrienne maree brown the luscious satyagraha Gibran Rivera on the IISC blog Deep Change Transforming the Practice of Social Justice Love That Does Justice Spiritual Activism in Dialogue with Social
Science edited by Michael Edwards and Stephen G Post [FREEDOWNLOAD]
Seasons Fund for Social Transformation
quote of the month
Fire cannot extinguish fire war cannot solve disputes Enmity cannotovercome enmity it can be overcome only with love Disputes can besettled through dialogue and negotiation not by war
mdashSiddhartha Gautama Buddha
support deep change
Center 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 this
hook you up with a space a virtual one that is httptraintransformativechangeorg
in the BODY
fearlessYOGA WebsitefearlessYOGA is yoga built for justice Its the firstapproach to yoga designed from the ground up for peoplethat want to change the world taught from a social justicecontext Its also the only Registered Yoga School (RYS withYoga Alliance wwwyogaallianceorg) developed by awoman of color Now coming with its own website to getupdates on fearlessYoga class schedules futurefearlessYoga Teacher Trainings fearlessYoga merchandiseas well as continuing education for registered yogateachers at the fearlessYoga website
httpfearlessyogaorg
april wallpaper
the pathFor centuries the promise that one could self-liberate asthe historic Buddha did was represented only by symbolsrather than images of a person The same was true of Jesusbefore what became Christianity Iconographic pointersfocus on the action and practice of becoming awake to yourlife not just the theory of it being possible Especiallypopular were images of walking in the footsteps of thoseteachers that had illuminated the path This one wasetched in stone at Kiyomizudera or Clear Water Temple inJapanphoto copyright 2000 angel Kyodo williams
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facebook twitter YouTubeworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly CXC reflects 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
Subscribeget your own monthly issues of transform
Forwardsend this issue via email to a friend now
Feedbackeditortransformativechangeorg
Share your transformative storyhow are you changing the WAY change is done
Registration and other questions888XSOCHANGE (toll free)
registertransformativechangeorg
Center for Transformative Change 2584 MLK Jr WayBerkeley CA 94704 middot USA+15105493733
Google the Center
Center for Transformative Change is a project of urbanPEACE a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization whose mission to inform incite and empower abroad-based presence-centered transformative social change movement
Having trouble reading this email Go to httptransformativechangeorgtransformjournal201004html
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Who Changes the Way Change is Done | CXC Residential Core
For this special issue we feature the fabulously dedicated folks ofCXC Known as the Core because they hold down the very centerof the Center the current residentially-based staff are PremadasiAmada Chuck Courts Tbird Luv and Karen Muktayani VillanuevaRead their interviews where they share their insights andreflections on what compels them to live work and practice atthe Center for Transformative Change
Living working and practicing at CXC is like livingwith the toughest most experienced coach who hasherself won many gold medals while you aretraining for something way beyond a game or eventhe Olympics Instead you are training for your lifeliterally You are training working for yourfreedom in service everyones freedom
Premadasi Amada | The Practice of No Escape
I want folks to know that The Center forTransformative Change is really is about changingthe way change is doneI realize that there mustbe freedom and justice for everyone in order forfreedom and justice to exist at all The work that Ido here at the Center directly supports the workdone by the Center
Chuck Courts | Directly Supporting How Change isDone
Being a part of CXC is like being in a spiritual bootcamp made for those who truly do what ever isnecessary to release from habitual patterns ofdelusional justification of scattered anddysfunctional choices that lead to irresponsibleleakage of personal energy
Tbird Luv | Meeting the Better Half of Myself
Ive often said that choosing to live work andpractice at CXC is advanced citizenship meaning itis best suited for those that are willing to knowthemselves and love themselves (warts and all) andbe willing to make the choices and sacrifices thatare called for in order to do this well
Karen Muktayani Villanueva | Vehicle of Freedom
And not to be forgotten are the Tribe Stewards CXCs Tribe isthe extended community of people that make the Center what it ishome to a growing family and network of people committed totransformation CXCs Stewards act in service of transformativesocial change by taking the lead in particular areas of interest andexpertise Our current stewards are all past residents
chandrashekara thuy tran has been with CXC and thenewDharma Community almost from its verybeginning She is a former residential core memberand has been a stalwart and steady presence since2004 In April 2010 she became certified as thefirst full-fledged fearlessYOGA Teacher and is thecurrent lead instructor for both CXCs core offeringsof fearlessMeditation and fearlessYoga She is also a
gifted artist and seamstress who has passion and talent for creativityand creation of beautiful things
chandra thuy tran | fearlessMeditation amp Yoga Teaching forJustice
Simhanandi Evan Stubblefield is a long-time memberof CXC and the newDharma Community since 2003She is a former residential core member and is the
easily This one is brand spanking new launched just lastweek Keep track of us and whats the haps at CXC byliking us on facebook Well send you updates resourceslet you know what amp who to watch on our blog websitelive in the Center and out in the world PLUS if youve beenfollowing us on our old page get on board with this newone Every person that switches over from the old site tothe new will be entered into a raffle to receive your choiceof a signed book or free workshop Like us on Facebooktoday
httpbitlycxc-facebook
social CHANGE
xSoChange Social Networking for Transformation
Welcome to the Facebook of Transformative SocialChange Thats how were referring to this new Ning socialnetworking site Do everything you do on Facebook chatpost comments email video and photos The difference isthat xSoChange is solely dedicated to transformative socialchange and the people that want to learn about itcontribute to it and live it All of which is an awesome wayto build our movement of inner awareness and socialchange
httpxsochangeningcom
in the MIND
CXC Training Practice Locally Virtually Near amp Far
We figured out that not everyone lives in Berkeley CA Sowhats an activist to do when you want to take part inseasonal practice take a workshop or expand your learninghorizons but they dont yet have a community that cansupport that intention Get your training online is oneoption Whether its plugging in to our 27-day PracticePeriods learning about systems or doing follow up workfrom a yoga meditation or other social justice-basedcertification course CXC Training is the virtual Practice Hallyou can sign into from wherever you are Got an online-based course you want to offer Come to CXC and wellhook you up with a space a virtual one that is
51910 620 PMcentering the field | transform | april 2010
Page 5 of 6httptransformativechangeorgtransformjournal201004html
facebook twitter YouTube
former editor of transform She still contributes toCXCs monthly journal by writing the the newDharmaTalk section in addition to graciously lending hermonthly editorial support for each issue Simha alsostewards the newDharma Archive Project from afar
as she currently resides in Los Angeles CA She is a talented writerwho is wholeheartedly dedicated to encouraging and inspiring folks tofind their voice hence themselves through the written word
Simha Evan Stubblefield | new Dharma Archive Capturing History
Zochi Alonzo Young joined CXC and the newDharmaCommunity in 2007 He is a former residential coremember where he stewarded all things Media He isthe current CXC instructor for Jo Kata PracticeZochi holds a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido and ispursuing his Instructor certification at Aikido ofBerkeley When he is not throwing people aroundhe enjoys photography travel and studies in self-
awareness Zochi Alonzo Young | Jo amp Form Alignment Balance Centering
Oya Llansa Sherrills recently joined CXC in March2010 In addition to being core support with anemphasis on development she is also one of theinaugural fearlessYoga instructors that graduated inApril 2010 She is studying Ethnic Studies andLiterature and will graduate from Humboldt StateUniversity in 2011 She comes from a family ofactivists is mother to adorable 3 year-old Santiago
and is committed to her spiritual development and liberation Oya-LLansa Sherrills | Core Support
resources for transformative changehellip
Heres a list of CXC sponsored and celebrated resources for joining thefield and the movement for Transformative Social Change
transform news vision and practice for transformative socialchange
xSoChange Network [new] CXC Website adrienne maree brown the luscious satyagraha Gibran Rivera on the IISC blog Deep Change Transforming the Practice of Social Justice Love That Does Justice Spiritual Activism in Dialogue with Social
Science edited by Michael Edwards and Stephen G Post [FREEDOWNLOAD]
Seasons Fund for Social Transformation
quote of the month
Fire cannot extinguish fire war cannot solve disputes Enmity cannotovercome enmity it can be overcome only with love Disputes can besettled through dialogue and negotiation not by war
mdashSiddhartha Gautama Buddha
support deep change
Center 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 this
hook you up with a space a virtual one that is httptraintransformativechangeorg
in the BODY
fearlessYOGA WebsitefearlessYOGA is yoga built for justice Its the firstapproach to yoga designed from the ground up for peoplethat want to change the world taught from a social justicecontext Its also the only Registered Yoga School (RYS withYoga Alliance wwwyogaallianceorg) developed by awoman of color Now coming with its own website to getupdates on fearlessYoga class schedules futurefearlessYoga Teacher Trainings fearlessYoga merchandiseas well as continuing education for registered yogateachers at the fearlessYoga website
httpfearlessyogaorg
april wallpaper
the pathFor centuries the promise that one could self-liberate asthe historic Buddha did was represented only by symbolsrather than images of a person The same was true of Jesusbefore what became Christianity Iconographic pointersfocus on the action and practice of becoming awake to yourlife not just the theory of it being possible Especiallypopular were images of walking in the footsteps of thoseteachers that had illuminated the path This one wasetched in stone at Kiyomizudera or Clear Water Temple inJapanphoto copyright 2000 angel Kyodo williams
Download this image as wallpaper with or without calendarfor your desktop
Download with calendar Download without calendar
connect | subscribe | shareConnect
51910 620 PMcentering the field | transform | april 2010
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facebook twitter YouTubeworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly CXC reflects 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
Subscribeget your own monthly issues of transform
Forwardsend this issue via email to a friend now
Feedbackeditortransformativechangeorg
Share your transformative storyhow are you changing the WAY change is done
Registration and other questions888XSOCHANGE (toll free)
registertransformativechangeorg
Center for Transformative Change 2584 MLK Jr WayBerkeley CA 94704 middot USA+15105493733
Google the Center
Center for Transformative Change is a project of urbanPEACE a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization whose mission to inform incite and empower abroad-based presence-centered transformative social change movement
Having trouble reading this email Go to httptransformativechangeorgtransformjournal201004html
51910 620 PMcentering the field | transform | april 2010
Page 5 of 6httptransformativechangeorgtransformjournal201004html
facebook twitter YouTube
former editor of transform She still contributes toCXCs monthly journal by writing the the newDharmaTalk section in addition to graciously lending hermonthly editorial support for each issue Simha alsostewards the newDharma Archive Project from afar
as she currently resides in Los Angeles CA She is a talented writerwho is wholeheartedly dedicated to encouraging and inspiring folks tofind their voice hence themselves through the written word
Simha Evan Stubblefield | new Dharma Archive Capturing History
Zochi Alonzo Young joined CXC and the newDharmaCommunity in 2007 He is a former residential coremember where he stewarded all things Media He isthe current CXC instructor for Jo Kata PracticeZochi holds a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido and ispursuing his Instructor certification at Aikido ofBerkeley When he is not throwing people aroundhe enjoys photography travel and studies in self-
awareness Zochi Alonzo Young | Jo amp Form Alignment Balance Centering
Oya Llansa Sherrills recently joined CXC in March2010 In addition to being core support with anemphasis on development she is also one of theinaugural fearlessYoga instructors that graduated inApril 2010 She is studying Ethnic Studies andLiterature and will graduate from Humboldt StateUniversity in 2011 She comes from a family ofactivists is mother to adorable 3 year-old Santiago
and is committed to her spiritual development and liberation Oya-LLansa Sherrills | Core Support
resources for transformative changehellip
Heres a list of CXC sponsored and celebrated resources for joining thefield and the movement for Transformative Social Change
transform news vision and practice for transformative socialchange
xSoChange Network [new] CXC Website adrienne maree brown the luscious satyagraha Gibran Rivera on the IISC blog Deep Change Transforming the Practice of Social Justice Love That Does Justice Spiritual Activism in Dialogue with Social
Science edited by Michael Edwards and Stephen G Post [FREEDOWNLOAD]
Seasons Fund for Social Transformation
quote of the month
Fire cannot extinguish fire war cannot solve disputes Enmity cannotovercome enmity it can be overcome only with love Disputes can besettled through dialogue and negotiation not by war
mdashSiddhartha Gautama Buddha
support deep change
Center 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 this
hook you up with a space a virtual one that is httptraintransformativechangeorg
in the BODY
fearlessYOGA WebsitefearlessYOGA is yoga built for justice Its the firstapproach to yoga designed from the ground up for peoplethat want to change the world taught from a social justicecontext Its also the only Registered Yoga School (RYS withYoga Alliance wwwyogaallianceorg) developed by awoman of color Now coming with its own website to getupdates on fearlessYoga class schedules futurefearlessYoga Teacher Trainings fearlessYoga merchandiseas well as continuing education for registered yogateachers at the fearlessYoga website
httpfearlessyogaorg
april wallpaper
the pathFor centuries the promise that one could self-liberate asthe historic Buddha did was represented only by symbolsrather than images of a person The same was true of Jesusbefore what became Christianity Iconographic pointersfocus on the action and practice of becoming awake to yourlife not just the theory of it being possible Especiallypopular were images of walking in the footsteps of thoseteachers that had illuminated the path This one wasetched in stone at Kiyomizudera or Clear Water Temple inJapanphoto copyright 2000 angel Kyodo williams
Download this image as wallpaper with or without calendarfor your desktop
Download with calendar Download without calendar
connect | subscribe | shareConnect
51910 620 PMcentering the field | transform | april 2010
Page 6 of 6httptransformativechangeorgtransformjournal201004html
facebook twitter YouTubeworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly CXC reflects 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
Subscribeget your own monthly issues of transform
Forwardsend this issue via email to a friend now
Feedbackeditortransformativechangeorg
Share your transformative storyhow are you changing the WAY change is done
Registration and other questions888XSOCHANGE (toll free)
registertransformativechangeorg
Center for Transformative Change 2584 MLK Jr WayBerkeley CA 94704 middot USA+15105493733
Google the Center
Center for Transformative Change is a project of urbanPEACE a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization whose mission to inform incite and empower abroad-based presence-centered transformative social change movement
Having trouble reading this email Go to httptransformativechangeorgtransformjournal201004html
51910 620 PMcentering the field | transform | april 2010
Page 6 of 6httptransformativechangeorgtransformjournal201004html
facebook twitter YouTubeworking in collaboration with leading organizations to help shape thisemerging movement Most importantly CXC reflects 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
Subscribeget your own monthly issues of transform
Forwardsend this issue via email to a friend now
Feedbackeditortransformativechangeorg
Share your transformative storyhow are you changing the WAY change is done
Registration and other questions888XSOCHANGE (toll free)
registertransformativechangeorg
Center for Transformative Change 2584 MLK Jr WayBerkeley CA 94704 middot USA+15105493733
Google the Center
Center for Transformative Change is a project of urbanPEACE a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization whose mission to inform incite and empower abroad-based presence-centered transformative social change movement
Having trouble reading this email Go to httptransformativechangeorgtransformjournal201004html
