August 2, 2024

Learning

“Remember that you are one of 8 billion.”

Photo by Mark Selige

"Through my study of Tibetan Buddhism, I have been lucky enough to work with His Holiness on a number of occasions, including a trip to Dharamshala, India, last year. In that decade-long collaboration, he has convinced me that the solutions to problems larger than myself lie not in huge acts from such renowned figures as him. Rather, the answers to life’s greatest challenges reside in minor decisions I make every day. The wisdom of that Tibetan tradition can teach any of us how small acts can foster great love in the world, bringing more happiness to others and to ourselves." - Arthur C. Brooks

ARTICLE: Five Teachings of the Dalai Lama I Try to Live By

Learning

We don’t spend much time imagining all the possibilities the future holds.

SUMMARY, TED TALK: The power to think ahead in a reckless age | Bina Venkataraman

Learning

The challenge before us is learning to see ourselves, our communities, and the living world not as separate parts, but as participants in a larger web of relationships.

BOOK: The Turning Point, Science, Society, and the Rising Culture

Learning

If we only see ourselves as we are now, we miss our ability to imagine, grow, and choose new paths.

BOOK: The Self Awakened. Pragmatism Unbound

Learning

What people think they can do together can shape outcomes as much as any policy or formal plan.