The Soul of Community
The soul of community
is coming toward us,
the sun on his forehead,
wine jar in right hand,
stride by stride.
Don't ruin this chance
with politeness
and easy promises.
The help we called for
is here,
the invitation to join
with great souls.
Any place we gather becomes a ceremony
On the approach to the Kaaba.
Meaning: pass quickly through your being
into absence.
The self of your name and fame
secures you
with a new knot
every moment.
Personal identity is a sheath.
The creator of that, a sword.
The blade slides in and unites:
worn covering over bright steel,
love purifying love.
Rumi translated by Coleman Barks
Give for Change
(these are the nonprofits I think you should give to)
www.leapspiral.comLand Empowerment Animals People
Mission, Purpose?
Facilitating projects, partnerships & exchanges that provoke sustainable ecological co-existence.
http://keepinitreal-withakil.com
Akil's vision is to help make a difference in the lives of people struggling and suffering to find their way in this world. Through educational programs like Keepin' It Real, he intends to help make our communities safe so that elders and children can walk their own streets
(sponsored by Buttercup Farms, another social profit organization you should check out: www.buttercupfarms.org)
www.CommunityBuildingFoundation.org
Mission, Purpose?
A non-profit community-based educational Foundation, employs Community Building (CB) technology to help at-risk youth 17-23 years of age, discover new ways to relate to other human beings while they are trained and paid to restore neglected homes, revitalizing neighborhoods.
www.4exhale.org
Mission, Purpose?
Offers a free, After-Abortion Talkline that provides emotional support, resources and information.
www.yesworld.org
Mission, Purpose?
A non-profit organization that connects, inspires and empowers young changemakers to join forces for a thriving, just, and sustainable way of life for all.
www.etctrips.org
Mission, Purpose?
Opens the beauty and challenge of outdoor adventures to people with special needs.
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Angela's Flickr photos
a window into my world
Kenya farmhouse
Acacia tree
The big one
"Very Interesti...
lizard dreaming
window into another...
Yoga morning in Ojai
icebreaker
leaf bowl
this is better than...
a wind in the door
precious
Waimoku falls trail
floral arrangement
amazingglasscircle
bamboo forest
wall of green
thoughtful
shrouded cake table
Misha beauty all aro...
icebreaker series
wedding cakes
Peru puppy
where buffalo roam.....
Going Up? (A Monarch...
