When resting is resistance
JANEY STEPHENSON 20 January 2016. Originally published in Open Democracy. Activists fixate on the future: impatient for the world we want to see. But falling into the capitalist trap of ceaseless … Continue reading
Miss Major: I’m Still Here
Last week, I watched the documentary “Major!” on the life of Miss Major Griffin Gracey. Miss Major is a Black transwoman activist, a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion, and advocate for … Continue reading
Engage Evolves: Upcoming Changes
This last series of posts, on Krishnamurti’s concept of the the non-individual self, the Commons and the Circular Economy, came as a total surprise. It’s the first time, or one … Continue reading
Non-Self, the Commons and the Circular Economy
The following two video follow, in a sense, on Krishnamurti’s proposition about the cessation of the individual self, a fundamentally Buddhist idea. An economy that has as its foundation non-individual selves could work completely … Continue reading
Krishnamurti: You Are Humanity
Fourth seminar from a series of six entitled “When the illusion of individuality ends.” Krishnamurti asks:” What is the quality of the mind that is no loner self-centred?” Q: What … Continue reading
Stepping Aside: Making Space for People of Colour in Leadership Roles
The following story is an example of what more white people in leadership positions need to do: step aside to allow Black, Indigenous, immigrants and people of colour to come … Continue reading
DN:Orlando Massacre & Domestic Violence Is the Red Flag We Aren’t Talking About
Homophobia is nothing if not grounded in profound misogyny. Regardless of religion or ethnicity, anti-LGTB rhetoric is the expression of dominant heterosexuality that feeds on toxic masculinity and rigid gender … Continue reading
Durga Pahimam-A Healing Justice Puja
I’m exploring ways to make my healing justice practice available to everyone. In this video, I begin by offering a kirtan, “Durga Pahimam”, arranged by Jai Uttal. The kirtan invokes the … Continue reading
Too lazy to meditate? Don’t try too hard.
I love Mingyur Rinpoche’s approach to meditation. Too lazy to meditate? Too tired? Can’t focus? Don’t try too hard. Just sit. Make friends with your laziness or lack of focus. … Continue reading
Accidental Fourth Step: Pursuit of Happiness
Last night, I got woken up by the dude down the hall and the 16 year old who goes to see him for drugs. They were up all night practically … Continue reading
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