Issue 26
January / February 2001


HopeDance


Working with Conflict

On Beginning Where You Are
Internationally recognized peace activist Gene Knudsen Hoffman writes about the Forgiveness work of Michael Henderson, the Australian "Sorry Days" and America’s need to begin apologizing for the harm we have done.

The Joys and Struggles of Community Living
The most difficult spiritual path on the planet has been considered to be Relationships and nowhere else is it tested but in a community like cohousing in Oceano. Patty Mara Gourley reflects on years of working in Community Living.

Compassionate Listening Project in Troubled Areas
Leah Greene has worked for peace within the Israeli-Palestine conflict for 22 years. The Compassionate Listening Project is making inroads to peace. She is also coming here to speak!

Allowing our expression of our personal "wilderness" to handle conflicts?
Bob Banner reflects on a time when deep wounds could be healed by expressing via energetic/emotional cathartic methods. Can this work in a safe environment? Why don’t leaders resolve their own conflicts/wounds before sending in the troops?

The Shambhala Warrior
Joanna Macy transcribes the story about the Tibetan ancient prophecy of the Shambhala Warrior whose weapons are Insight and Compassion.

A Shoe's Eye View of the Pentagon
Peace activist Toni Flynn writes about her experience at an SOA (School of the Assassins) demonstration in Washington, DC while learning a lesson in Non-Violence.

Now is the Time for Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)
Anyone running for an election to be considered a "spoiler" is absolutely ludicrous. Learn about a truly democratic system of voting... where votes truly count!

 

Columns

Simplicity News
Eco-Elder News

PFLAG News
Disarmament News
Health News
Parenting News
Green Party News
Sustainable Living
Possibilities
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----Rumi

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Books & Videos
Next issue (March/April) will feature numerous book and video reviews! Due date for entries is February 10.