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Human Knots

As a lifelong soccer player, coach, and fan, my attention was caught by a news story about a referee for a youth recreational league in Salt Lake City who died after being punched by a player.  This is only months after a linesman in the Netherlands was beaten by two teenage players as his son looked on.  Fortunately, the reason that something like this would make the news is because it is rare and shocking.  However, it does point to a consistent truth – each of us is capable of responding to our circumstances in a way that does harm.  

Science of Compassion: Business & Compassion, Part 1

Article by James Doty, MD. Most of us spend the majority of our time at work where it can be a source of purpose and inspiration. Yet, for many work can be the place at which they are the most stressed and least happy. In fact, work is often considered a ruthless cut-throat environment with little if any compassion.

The Evolution of Compassion

Author Robert Wright thinks the crises the human species now faces are moral in nature, and that our salvation lies in the intelligent pursuit of self-interest. In his book Nonzero, Wright argues that life depends on a non-zero-sum dynamic.

PowerSplash: Lessons on Bullying, Prejudice, Tolerance and Self-Image

The three videos that follow were produced by PowerSplash Project, a diverse organization of writers, producers and entrepreneurs.

Max Ehrmann: Desiderata

 

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