Oct 7 Tip: Malcolm Gladwell: The Unheard story of David and Goliath

Malcolm Gladwell: The Unheard story of David and Goliath

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

http://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_gladwell_the_unheard_story_of_david_and_goliath.html?source=email#.UlH9ztV-mtk.email

It's a classic underdog tale: David, a young shepherd armed only with a sling, beats Goliath, the mighty warrior. The story has transcended its biblical origins to become a common shorthand for unlikely victory. But, asks Malcolm Gladwell, is that really what the David and Goliath story is about?

Detective of fads and emerging subcultures, chronicler of jobs-you-never-knew-existed, Malcolm Gladwell's work is toppling the popular understanding of bias, crime, food, marketing, race, consumers and intelligence

Oct 6 Tip: Read John O'Donohue's short poem, "For Presence"

Read John O'Donohue's short poem, "For Presence" (The October 6 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace) http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/ For Presence by John O'Donohue

Awaken to the mystery of being here
and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.

Have joy and peace in the temple of your senses.

Receive encouragement when new frontiers beckon.

Respond to the call of your gift and the courage to
follow its path.

Let the flame of anger free you of all falsity.

May warmth of heart keep your presence aflame.

May anxiety never linger about you.

May your outer dignity mirror an inner dignity of
soul.

Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek
no attention.

Be consoled in the secret symmetry of your soul.

May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven
around the heart of wonder.

Oct. 5 Tip: Untreated Mental Illness Can Be a Serious Threat

From 60 Minutes: Untreated Mental Illness Can Be a Serious Threat

(The Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57605146/untreated-mental-illness-an-imminent-danger/

The following script is from "Imminent Danger" which aired on Sept. 29, 2013. The correspondent is Steve Kroft. Producers Graham Messick and Coleman Cowan.

The mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard two weeks ago that resulted in the deaths of 13 people, including the gunman, was the 23rd such incident in the past seven years. It's becoming harder and harder to ignore the fact that the majority of the people pulling the triggers have turned out to be severely mentally ill -- not in control of their faculties -- and not receiving treatment.

Oct 4 Tip: This Weekend Visit the "Unfair" Artists' Fair in Louisville

This Weekend Visit the "Unfair" Artists' Fair in Louisville

(The October 4 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

https://www.facebook.com/events/419624758151857/?ref=br_tf

Friends, whether or not you visit the St. James Art Fair this weekend, take some time to stop by the "Unfair" Artists Fair featuring the work of local, independent creative folks. You can stop by today through Sunday.

Oct. 3 Tip: Read the new book "Casualties" by Kirsten Clodfelter

Read the new book "Casualties" by Kirsten Clodfelter

(The October 3 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

Southern Indiana resident and adjunct professor of English Kirsten Clodfelter's first chapbook, Casualties, is forthcoming from RopeWalk Press and is now available for pre-order.  The collection highlights the far-reaching impacts of global conflict, not only on those in combat but also on their families and the communities that are left behind in the wake of international devastation. Written from the perspective that the lasting tragedies of war aren't discriminating, award-winning author Pam Houston praised Clodfelter's work: "Intelligent, idiosyncratic and humane, Casualties beautifully reveals the often canted ways human beings cope with  fear and desire, while at the same time negotiating the surrealities (and realities) of contemporary warfare.” $1 from the sale of each book benefits the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit dedicated to the advocacy of post-9/11 combat veterans. 

Direct link: http://www.usi.edu/ropewalk/ropewalk_press.asp

Oct. 2 Tip: Mark Gandhi's Birthday Today by Celebrating "National Peacemakers Day:"

Mark Gandhi's Birthday Today by Celebrating "National Peacemakers Day:"

(The October 2 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

Today is Gandhi's birthday.

Interfaith Paths to Peace is pioneering the idea of celebrating this day every year as "National Peacemakers Day," a time to honor the memory of the countless individuals who have devoted--and in some cases given--their lives in the service of peace.

We encourage you to take time today to savor the memory of Gandhi, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and others who have touched your soul by their life and witness.

http://www.mkgandhi.org/

Learn about Gandhi, his life, work & philosophy. 
This comprehensive site is regularly updated & maintained by non-profit Gandhian Organizations in India & has a wealth of information & material for researchers,  students,  activists & anyone interested in Gandhi.

Oct 1 Tip: Attend this weekend's meditation retreat with Anam Thubten & Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Attend this weekend's meditation retreat with Anam Thubten & Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

(The October 1 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://festivaloffaiths.org/meditation-retreat-october-4-6-2013/

OCTOBER 4-6, 2013
BROWN HOTEL
335 WEST BROADWAY, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40202

As part of ongoing programming offered for the 2013 Festival of Faiths, Sacred Silence: Pathway to Compassion, the Center for Interfaith Relations, in partnership with the Dharmata Foundation and Mangala Shri Bhuti, is proud to host a meditation retreat with renowned meditation teachers, Anam Thubten and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel.

This meditation retreat is for people of all faith traditions and is suited to both experienced and novice meditators. During this weekend retreat, Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Anam Thubten will invite everyone into the timeless Buddhist teachings, along with meditation practices to bear witness that we can all bring about change within. The “change” is a journey from our old mental patterns of hatred, fear and dissatisfaction that cause suffering, to lay the foundation for our individual and collective pathways to a natural state of compassion rooted in love, courage, insight and joy.

Join us for this exercise in Sacred Silence!