Sept 26 Tip: Join us tonight for National Peacemakers Day Celebration

Join us tonight for National Peacemakers Day Celebration

(The September 26 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

Join us for our National Peacemakers Day Celebration at St. Francis of Assisi School (corner of Bardstown Road and Alfresco).

This year's event will feature a presentation on "Gandhi, King and the Seeds of Nonviolence"

By Paul and Kay Bueno de Mesquita of the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island.

This presentation will focus on the experience, ideas, and practices of Gandhi, Dr. King and other proponents of nonviolent change as illustrations of what we can do as individuals to transform our increasingly violent world.

Reception to follow.

Free and open to the public.

Sept 25 Tip: Book event tonight at Carmichaels with Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty on her new book, "Dorothy Day for Armchair Theologians"

Book event tonight at Carmichaels with Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty on her new book,  "Dorothy Day for Armchair Theologians"

(The Sept 25 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

ELIZABETH HINSON-HASTY

THURSDAY September 25th at 7pm Carmichaels at 2720 Frankfort Ave   Carmichael's welcomes Bellarmine University professor Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty for a discussion of her new book, Dorothy Day for Armchair Theologians. If theology is about the real needs of real people, then Dorothy Day was one of the greatest theologians of the twentieth century. Day's work and writing on behalf of the poor and oppressed provides eloquent testimony to the creativity and courage of her theological vision. Her journalism for the Catholic Worker and her advocacy for the women, ethnic minorities, the poor, and others come together to form a consistent theology of the church and its ministry to the world. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Hinson-Hasty to Carmichael's!

Sept. 24 Tip: Read about Thich Nhat Hanh's book "The Art of Communicating"

Read about Thich Nhat Hanh's book "The Art of Communicating"

(The September 24 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.harpercollins.com/9780062224668/the-art-of-communicating

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, bestselling author of Peace Is Every Step and one of the most respected and celebrated religious leaders in the world, delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life's most important skill.

In this precise and practical guide, Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how to listen mindfully and express your fullest and most authentic self. With examples from his work with couples, families, and international conflicts, The Art of Communicating helps us move beyond the perils and frustrations of misrepresentation and misunderstanding to learn the listening and speaking skills that will forever change how we experience and impact the world.

A portion of the proceeds from your book purchase supports Thich Nhat Hanh's peace work and mindfulness teachings around the world. For more information on how you can help, visit www.thichnhathanhfoundation.org.

Sept. 23 Tip: Alicia Keys asks why we are here

From the NY TIMES: Alicia Keys asks why we are here

(The September 23 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/opinion/sunday/nicholas-kristof-alicia-keys-asks-why-are-we-here.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share

Alicia Keys wants to galvanize an infantry that moves from being frustrated about the world to improving it.

Sept 22 Tip: Read the poem "Peace Parenthetical (The Daniel Berrigan Weekend)"

Read the poem "Peace Parenthetical (The Daniel Berrigan Weekend)"

(The September 22 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

Peace Parenthetical
(The Daniel Berrigan Weekend)

by Cozad Taylor 1982

Our tears longed to cut
Deep furrows in your face:
To mark you with crescents
Fertile below your eyes,
To set off messages
Parenthetic in your face,
To tell us, just us,
How to live our anxious lives.

(With hardly time for grace
you joined my meal, blessed
To bring forth strength and fear,
Ate a bite and pushed away your chair.)

Late we sat before you,
Row after row,
Awaiting exclamation or reclamation
Of our suburban lives.

But Sunday came
And then the rain
Ended our period of
Requited pain."

Sept. 21 Tip: Enjoy supper tonight at Village Anchor and help IPP fulfill its mission!

Enjoy supper tonight at Village Anchor and help IPP fulfill its mission!

(The September 21 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

Please gather your family and friends and enjoy supper at the Village Anchor on Sunday, Sept. 21, anytime between 5 and 10 pm.

A percentage of what you spend will be donated to IPP by the Village Anchor!

The Village Anchor is located at 11507 Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40223

Check out their wonderful menu!

http://www.villageanchor.com/dinner-menu.pdf

Sept 20 Tip: Listen to "Long journey from terrorist's son to peace activist"

From Fresh Air: Listen to "Long journey from terrorist's son to peace activist"

(The September 20 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace"

http://www.npr.org/2014/09/18/349571638/the-long-scary-journey-from-a-terrorists-son-to-a-peace-activist?sc=17&f=13&utm_source=iosnewsapp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=app

For most of his life, Ebrahim lied to people about who his father was. But a few years ago, he decided to go public with his story and offer himself as an example of someone who was raised by a fanatic yet came to embrace nonviolence.

Sept. 19 Compassionate Living Tip: Read about the "Art Man of Alcatraz"

From the NY Times: Read about the "Art Man of Alcatraz"

(The September 19 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/arts/design/ai-weiwei-takes-his-work-to-a-prison.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share

The Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei is taking his art to one of the most infamous prisons, using Alcatraz as an inspiration.

September 18 Tip: Take Part in the "Weekend of Hope" Sept 19-21

Take Part in the "Weekend of Hope" Sept 19-21

(The September 18 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

In Partnership with Casey Family Programs,

the Louisville Cities United Collaborative hosts a

"Weekend Of Hope"

Friday, September 19th - Sunday, September 21st

Community Conversations and Activities For The Whole Family 

The Weekend of Hope offers 3 days of fellowship, engagement and giving back - with a focus on the Parkland, California, Russell and Newburg neighborhoods.  The Louisville Cities United Collaborative is a multi-sector, public-private partnership made up of over 50 organizations/agencies working together to create better outcomes for Louisville's young black men and boys.

Kick Off

Friday, September  19th 5p - 7:00p

Mayor's Gallery - 527 West Jefferson Street 

Hear from Mayor Fischer, Chief Conrad, Neighborhood Residents and Local Poets (refreshments will be served)

Community Conversations

Saturday, September 20th 9a - 2 p

Four Locations

California: California Community Center- 1600 W. Saint Catherine StRussell: Baxter Community Center - 1125 Cedar Court
Newburg: Newburg Community Center - 4810 Exeter Avenue
Parkland: Family Scholar House - 1309 Catalpa Street

There will be activities taking place in all four neighborhoods at the same time. If you live in or care to learn more about these neighborhoods, join the conversation! 

9a -9:30a Breakfast and Networking 

9:30a -10a Meet and Greet Activity 

10a - 10:30a Break and Service Project Planning 

10:30a - 12:00p Service Project/clean-up

12:30p -2:30p Working Lunch and Close out 

Community Networking and Closing Remarks

Sunday, September 21st 4p -7p

Kentucky Center for African American Heritage

- 1701 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

   Dinner, Networking, Conversation Highlights and Next Steps 

For further information or to get involved

call 502-574-2029 or 502-574-8045

Weekend of Hope is a partnership with

Casey Family Programs and

the Louisville Cities United Collaborative.  

Peace Education Program is honored to be a part of this collaborative effort.

Sept 17 Tip: "How not to be ignorant about the world"

View this important TED Talk: "How not to be ignorant about the world"

(The September 17 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_and_ola_rosling_how_not_to_be_ignorant_about_the_world

How much do you know about the world? Hans Rosling, with his famous charts of global population, health and income data (and an extra-extra-long pointer), demonstrates that you have a high statistical chance of being quite wrong about what you think you know. Play along with his audience quiz — then, from Hans’ son Ola, learn 4 ways to quickly get less ignorant.

Sept 14 Tip: Join us for the Hunger Walk today at 2:15 pm on the Belvedere

Join us for the Hunger Walk today at 2:15 pm on the Belvedere

(The September 14 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

See you at 2.

You can register on site!

http://daretocare.org/events?__utma=1.530985396.1410698846.1410698846.1410698846.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1410698846&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1410698846.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=paid|utmcmd=cpc|utmctr=dare%20to%20care&__utmv=-&__utmk=260780685

Sept 15 Tip: Learn how Jews and Muslims find common ground in Louisville

From the Courier-Journal: Learn how Jews and Muslims find common ground in Louisville

(The September 15 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

A reminder of how our community comes together to support the annual Hunger Walk.

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2014/09/10/jews-muslims-find-common-ground/15383621/

Article by Muhammad Babar and Becky Ruby Swansburg:

Jews and Muslims. Pick up any paper — including this one — over the last few months and you've seen us on opposite sides of the Middle East conflict. Jews holding rallies for Israel; Muslims holding rallies for Gaza. Jews writing op-eds urging Hamas to stop firing rockets; Muslims writing op-eds urging Israel to stop firing rockets.

So it might surprise you to know that our two communities in Louisville — Jewish and Muslim — collaborate on dozens of common issues every year. In fact, on many of our most important priorities, we stand shoulder to shoulder.

If this surprises you, it shouldn't. Think of all we share.

What Jews call Tzedakah, Muslims call Zakat: giving our money to those in need.

What Jews call Tikun Olam, Muslims call Amal Saalih: acts of service that improve the world around us.

This coming Sunday, Muslim and Jewish communities will walk together for the Dare to Care Hunger Walk. Last year, you'd find us building Habitat houses together. You'll find Muslims at interfaith Chanukah parties, and Jews at community Iftar dinners. In the last year alone, imams have spoken at synagogues, and rabbis have spoken at mosques. On Sept. 4, we joined together for a documentary movie about a Muslim woman who gave her life fighting the Nazis.

Both of our faiths are built on commandments to serve and love our fellow neighbors. It's why, when an earthquake struck Haiti, our communities joined together to raise money for relief organizations. It's why, when tornadoes ripped through Henryville, our communities joined together to help rebuild homes. And it's why, when floods ravaged Pakistan, our communities raised money together to relieve the suffering.

Sometimes, our collaboration is practical. We both work with JCPS and other school systems to ensure testing isn't scheduled on Jewish or Muslim holy days. We've supported each other when our religious customs rub up against secular standards, in cases like burials at cemeteries.

Our communities may be far apart when it comes to Israel and Gaza, but we're drawn closer together every year in our other pursuits.

Why is this important? Here's a simple truth: Our enemy is not each other. Our enemy is hatred, the despair that leads both Jews and Muslims to harden their hearts and dismiss each other in this community.

We are very proud that in Louisville, the Jewish and Muslim communities are finding ways to reach out, build bridges, and work together for a better world. In the end, Muslims and Jews both know what it means to be a religious minority in this country, and standing together makes us that much stronger.

Dr. Muhammad Babar is president of Pakistani American Alliance for Compassion and Education (PACE) and a board member of Center for Interfaith Relations. Becky Ruby Swansburg is a member of the Jewish Community Relations Council.

Nov 12 Tip: Suicide Rate Rise in Middle Aged Men; older men remain at risk

From NPR: Suicide Rate Rise in Middle Aged Men; older men remain at risk

(The September 12 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/09/10/347386843/suicides-rise-in-middle-aged-men-and-older-men-remain-at-risk?sc=17&f=1001&utm_source=iosnewsapp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=app

Men have historically been more likely to commit suicide than women, but a new, vulnerable group is emerging from their ranks: middle-aged men. That age group includes comedian Robin Williams, who committed suicide last month at age 63. The rate for middle-aged men now eclipses older men, who historically have had the highest rate of suicide....

Sept 11 Tip: Learn about 911 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows

Learn about "911 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows"

(The September 11 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://peacefultomorrows.org/about-us/

Peaceful Tomorro­ws is an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who have united to turn our grief into action for peace. By developing and advocating nonviolent options and actions in the pursuit of justice, we hope to break the cycles of violence engendered by war and terrorism. Acknowledging our common experience with all people affected by violence throughout the world, we work to create a safer and more peaceful world for everyone.

Sept 16 Tip: Ray Rice case could open national discussion on domestic violence

Ray Rice case could open national discussion on domestic violence

(The September 16 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.npr.org/2014/09/09/347151190/ray-rice-case-could-open-national-discussion-on-domestic-violence?sc=17&f=1003&utm_source=iosnewsapp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=app

The NFL has issued a new policy on domestic violence, following the organization's much criticized handling of the Ray Rice case. In February, the Baltimore Ravens running back was videotaped striking his then-fiance in the elevator of an Atlantic City casino., the Ravens fired him and the league suspended him. Audie Cornish speaks with Kim Gandy of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, who consulted on the new policy. [Copyright 2014 NPR].

Sept. 10 Tip: Observe National Suicide Prevention Day TODAY

Observe National Suicide Prevention Day TODAY

(The September 10 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

Today is National Suicide Prevention Day and this week is National Suicide Prevention Week.

Be mindful of those around you who may be at risk. Here is some information that may be helpful:

http://www.afsp.org/news-events/in-the-news/national-suicide-prevention-week

Sept. 9 Tip: Check out the "IPP Peace Postcards Exhibit" at the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at URI

Check out the "IPP Peace Postcards Exhibit" at the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island

(The September 9 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://web.uri.edu/nonviolence/peace-postcards/

Many participants at the 13th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute enjoyed making Peace Postcards. This exciting project was introduced to us by participant  Terry Taylor, Executive Director of a Louisville-based inter-religious non-profit organization called Interfaith Paths to Peace. We each created original Peace Postcards and signed our name and home city, state, or country and Terry will post these on his Peace Postcards site.

Peace Postcards was started in 2008 by Allan Weiss. The goal of Peace Postcards is to encourage people to think about peace and what it means for the future of the world.  To date, over 8,000 Peace Postcards have been received from the United States and many nations around the world, including Israel, Morocco, Iran, Columbia, Japan, Rwanda, Great Britain, Canada, Denmark, Afghanistan, Costa Rica, Germany, New Caledonia and China. 

For more information and to view many of the Peace Postcards visit www.peacepostcards.org.

September 8 Tip: Read "The Human Age" by Diane Ackerman

Read the NY Times review of "The Human Age" by Diane Ackerman

(The September 8 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/07/books/review/the-human-age-by-diane-ackerman.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0

For the first time in history, a sentient species, Homo sapiens, has become a force of such magnitude that our impacts are being written into the fossil record. We have decisively changed the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle and the rate of extinction. We have created ­new atomic isotopes and plastiglomerates that may persist for millions of years. We have built mega­cities that will leave a durable footprint long after they have vanished. We have altered the pH of the oceans and have moved so many life-forms around the globe — inadvertently and ­intentionally — that we are creating novel ecosystems everywhere. Since the late-18th-century industrialization that marks the Anthropocene’s beginnings, humans have ­shaken Earth’s life systems with a profundity that the paleontologist Anthony Barnosky has likened to an asteroid strike.

The Anthropocene — the Human Age — provides Diane Ackerman with the subject for her 24th and most ambitious book. Ackerman has established herself over the past quarter of a century as one of our most adventurous, charismatic and engrossing public science writers. Since her 1990 breakout title, “A Natural History of the Senses,” she has demonstrated a rare versatility, a contagious curiosity and a gift for painting quick, memorable tableaus drawn from research across a panoply of disciplines. “The Human Age” displays all these alluring qualities, as Ackerman delves into fields as diverse as evolutionary robotics, urban design, nanotechnology, 3-D printing and biomimicry. The book simultaneously raises unanswered questions about the politics and ethics of the Anthropocene idea.

Sept. 7 Tip: Enjoy the poem, "To Autumn" by John Keats

Enjoy the poem, "To Autumn" by John Keats

(The September 7 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.bartleby.com/101/627.html

To Autumn

SEASON of mists and mellow fruitfulness!
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eaves run;
To bend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees,	5
And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core;
To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells
With a sweet kernel; to set budding more,
And still more, later flowers for the bees,
Until they think warm days will never cease,	10
For Summer has o'er-brimm'd their clammy cells.
Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store?
Sometimes whoever seeks abroad may find
Thee sitting careless on a granary floor,
Thy hair soft-lifted by the winnowing wind;	15
Or on a half-reap'd furrow sound asleep,
Drowsed with the fume of poppies, while thy hook
Spares the next swath and all its twinèd flowers;
And sometimes like a gleaner thou dost keep
Steady thy laden head across a brook;	20
Or by a cider-press, with patient look,
Thou watchest the last oozings hours by hours.
Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they?
Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,—
While barrèd clouds bloom the soft-dying day,	25
And touch the stubble-plains with rosy hue;
Then in a wailful choir the small gnats mourn
Among the river sallows, borne aloft
Or sinking as the light wind lives or dies;
And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn;	30
Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft
The redbreast whistles from a garden-croft;
And gathering swallows twitter in the skies.

Sept. 6 Tip: How to live passionately--no matter what your age

How to live passionately--no matter what your age

(The September 6 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?hl=en&shva=1#search/ted/1483c4d9b35f71ab

Author Isabel Allende is 71. Yes, she has a few wrinkles—but she has incredible perspective too. In this candid talk, meant for viewers of all ages, she talks about her fears as she gets older and shares how she plans to keep on living passionately.