A World Without Landfills

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July 27, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. - Chief Seattle - A World Without Landfills These two local heroes changed the tide of their communities through a deep commitment to nurture a healthy planet and unwavering courage to follow their hearts' calling. They're part of a "growing global movement to significantly reduce the amount of trash we produce as communities, cities, countries and even regions. It's called the zero-waste movement...Adilla is a grassroots recycler -- also known as a waste picker -- from the embattled city of Bogota, Colombia. Ercolini is an elementary school teacher from the rustic farmlands of Capannori, Italy." They represent much hope and inspiration for creating communities that value sustainable living so that we can become responsible stewards of our Mother Earth. This article shares more. { read more } Be The Change Join a local Freecycle.org movement or start a compost bin in your home. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 98-Year-Old Woman Earns Judo's Highest Honor Wisdom From Alice, Age 108 The Poorest & Most Generous President in the World The Man Who Left Hollywood For His True Calling The Spirit of Gift Mr. Rogers at the Emmy Awards The 29-Year-Old Stockbroker Who Saved 699 Lives What Signs Are You Not Seeing? DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,839 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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Orchestra of the Wild:

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July 26, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace With my portable recording system, I didn't feel like I was listening as a distant observer; rather, I had been sucked into a new space - becoming an integral part of the experience itself. - Bernie Krause - Orchestra of the Wild: In this fascinating report which includes actual sounds of the wild, Bernie Krause, known as the father of soundscape ecology, describes how he came to record the voice of the natural world. There wasn't a single experienced or knowledgeable audio technician on whom he could rely. He went forward into a hitherto uncharted territory to discover more than he bargained for. Read on about some of his discoveries, and listen to the wild world he recorded... { read more } Be The Change Be alert this week for a possible new space in your life, and consider entering it. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 20 Amazing Photos From Outer Space How Nature Affects the Brain The 13-Year Old Who Is Foresting the World Do Trees Talk to Each Other? The Kindness of Beasts Airlines Offers Free Ride to Tardy Butterfly Wind Powered Art Living with Just Enough DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,800 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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7 Paths to a Meaningful Life

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July 25, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace It is better to have a meaningful life and make a difference than to merely have a long life. - Bryant H. McGill - 7 Paths to a Meaningful Life Dr. Philip G. Zimbardo, a giant in the field of social psychology, delivered a commencement address at the University of Puget Sound in May. He is now a professor at Palo Alto University, a professor emeritus at Stanford University, and the president of the Heroic Imagination Project. In the speech Dr. Zimbardo lays out seven paths to personal happiness and collective well-being based on insights from his research on evil, heroism, time, shyness, and the power of the social situation. Read on for Dr. Zimbardo's seven paths to a fulfilling life, both personally and communally. { read more } Be The Change Select a few of the suggestions from Dr. Zimbardo's speech to begin applying to your own life. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Man & Dog: A Picture that Moved the World A 39-year-long Lesson in Forgiveness 24 Acts of Kindness To Restore Faith In Humanity 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World The Beautiful Fragility of Language The Power of Self-Compassion 10 Life-Changing Perspectives On Anger A Moving Letter from Fiona Apple DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,774 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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The Development Paradox

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July 24, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace When we show our respect for other living things, they show respect for us. - Arapho Proverb - The Development Paradox "There you go", an illustrated e-book, tells the story of briefcase-wielding officials interested in "bringing sustainable development" to a forest-dwelling tribe. After interacting with the tribe, they find that it is already sustainable and perhaps doesn't need additional "development," yet the officials push ahead with their plans. At its core, the story is about different cultures and the consequences of taking action before really understanding the needs of each other. Flip through this engaging e-book to find out how the tribe fares... { read more } Be The Change When working with someone quite different from yourself, take the time to really understand the person, their background, their needs and motivations before deciding on a plan of action. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 24 Acts of Kindness To Restore Faith In Humanity 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World The Beautiful Fragility of Language A Guide to Finding Your Passion Barbara Kingsolver On How to Be Hopeful The Power of Self-Compassion 10 Life-Changing Perspectives On Anger Gandhi's Ten Rules for Changing the World DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,762 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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