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May Global Schedule
by Karen Snyder 02 May '21

02 May '21

Anticipating May events on the Global Schedule, you can participate in: * training related to race, technology and community response to crisis; * conversations about sustainability from a demonstration of reforestation in India, the gifts and challenges of aging, and what it takes to make changes in the U.S. constitution; * ongoing reflection on life’s ultimate reality; and * celebrating with Colorado's Climate Action Forums in an event where communities share their sustainable actions since participating in their forums. Click on this link to see the events and select those you wish to participate in: https://icaglobalarchives.org/social-research-center-events/ <https://icaglobalarchives.org/social-research-center-events/>. If you have feedback or questions, email icaglobalschedule(a)gmail.com <mailto:icaglobalschedule@gmail.com>. The Global Schedule Team Alan Gammel Virginia Kanyogonya Karen Snyder Sunny Walker

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Possible on line book study starting mid May. Options below. Survey link at the bottom to express your interest
by James Wiegel 01 May '21

01 May '21

BetweenJanuary and March of this year, about 30 folks participated in anonline study of Fareed Zakaria’s book, Ten Lessons for a PostPandemic World. We had a pretty good time with it. Click here fora session by session notes. Click here to see participantevaluations and recommendations | | | | | | | | | | | Ten Lessons for a Post Pandemic World | | | Hereare 3 options for books to study this spring and into the summer(perhaps starting mid May) HeatherMcGee’s book, TheSum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together Bookhere TheSum of Us. Reviewhere Video here DuaneElgin’s book, Choosing Earth Bookhere Reviewhere Video here DesigningRegenerative Cultures by Daniel Christian Wahl. Bookhere Reviewhere Videohere Interested??Click here toexpress your interest.General questions or comments? Reply. | | | | | | | | | | | >From January to March, a group of us studied Fareed Zakaria's book, Ten ... Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. | | | Jim Wiegel Theunknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybodyscurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, allthat. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plainsailing. John Lennon 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-363-3277 jfwiegel(a)yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com

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Celebrate the life of Richard 'Dick' Sims
by Janet Sanders 01 May '21

01 May '21

[cid:057e475f-ec09-4ee1-a07e-69418243142b] Dear Colleague, This note is to share with you the passing of Richard ‘Dick’ Sims on Tuesday, April 27th. Four days earlier after a feast, he stopped eating and taking fluids. As an ‘essential care giver’ I have been able to visit him every day. On Tuesday, his breathing was more labored, and I had spent the morning with him, sharing songs, poetry and the silence. At about one, I began my weekly call with David Dunn. We have been working on an article called Rituals in the Field: Nepal. During the call, Richard stopped breathing. So gently, so peacefully. David stood in the place of ‘all the saints’ surrounding us. You were all there with us as we sang ‘Journey on, Journey on’. I have attached the article which features a ritual Richard led in our 2007 Nepal training program. It weaves together the two great movements in our lives: The Institute of Cultural Affairs and the Possible Human/Possible Society work of Dr. Jean Houston. As Jean said, upon hearing of his passing that Richard was an original, a wise thoughtful soul whose laughter and humor came from a deep source of the absurd. I deeply appreciated his partnership over the last 24 years. (Thank you Lyn Mathews Edwards, Mary Laura and Pam for your nudges). He had decided to support women leaders and was an incredible support to myself. He once told me, ‘His mission was to make me laugh every day! I am able to smile. Blessings Be I will share more information as it unfolds. Richard stories will be appreciated. I am swing back and forth from gratitude and grief.

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