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March 31 marks the birthday of Cesar Chavez, one of the all-time heroes of Nonviolence. Cesar understood the interconnection between human rights, environmental stewardship, and animal protection. He taught us how our consumer choices affect the world around us. And he truly “walked the talk” — making consumer choices connected to his values of kindness,
The presidential election is being held today in the U.S. Every 4 years voters pour their hearts and souls into one politician. They spend countless hours telling the world why their candidate is the best. Sometimes it’s a vote just to make sure the other candidate doesn’t get into office. Still it’s a vote. We
This question come from a friend. We thought we’d post the question and our answer here in case it’s of interest and of help to others: Q: Someone just threw this quote at me about Gandhi and wondering if you had any thoughts on it? I was sure that Gandhi spoke of principled nonviolence until
It’s the political season. And those happily fooled and comfortably led are routing for their team — are they for the left or the right? Left? Right? Left, right, left, right, left, right. Sounds to me like they’re staying in line and marching in step. Cheers to the free-thinkers occupying their lives, not distracted by
A powerful speech by Philip Wollen, Australian philanthropist and former VP of Citibank about the power of living with compassion for those with whom we share this fragile planet. It’s wonderful to see someone so ingrained in the culture of opulence connect with their truest sense of justice and make the personal commitment to do
Most of us have felt the unconditional love of an animal… that deep bond that seems to go beyond our human connections. We talk to our dogs and to our cats and sometimes we connect with them more deeply than with anyone else. They love us… and we love them. You can feel that connection
We posted this earlier in a longer article. But, the article was so long many people didn’t read far enough to find it. So we offer this again in the spirit of helping you, the world, and the emerging Occupy Movement. THIS IS A CONSUMER REVOLUTION. The state of the world is not being done TO
Years ago I’d ask audiences, “Who thinks corporations have too much control over our governments, over our lives?” Maybe 1/2 would slowly raise their hands and I’d have to explain what I meant. Today every hand in the room shoots up… and some people stand up and cheer! “Why do these giant corporations have so
This is a short answer to a question sent to NonviolenceUnited.org (thank you for the question!) Q: What is violence and what are some examples of “violence against Society?” A: We are all connected. More and more people are beginning to re-understand this interconnectedness – that our choices and actions affect not only our lives
