Half the Sky
In the Introduction to their book, Half the Sky, Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn, recount the story…
Category: human development
Love is a Dynamo – Part I
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can…
Your Most Important Decision
Tell me, what is it you plan to do …
7 Billion Butterfly Effects for Change?
On October 31st the population of the world is set to reach 7 billion. Obviously this has implications…
We are What we Believe
Belief is not just an optional extra – it is the primary influence on our actions. However, sometimes…
The Unknown
Only the unknown frightens men. But once a man has faced the unknown, that terror becomes the known. (1)…
Creating Our Futures
British education expert, Ken Robinson describes creativity as, The process of having original ideas that have value. We…
The Trouble with Genocide
The trouble with our definition of the crime of genocide is that it doesn’t go far enough. Don’t…
Interesting Discoveries About the Brain (2)
We are more than just a collection of cells and matter – but our physical reality may be…
Laughter is the Best Cement
Have you ever noticed how contagious emotions can be? Research shows that positive emotions are the most contagious…