human to human

Finally some perfect SoCal weather to prepare our first photo book.

Thank you to our dear friend Andrew for this:

Thinking about how fear (terror) intensifies the natural tendency of the ego to define itself by separating from others.

The instillation of fear and the sowing of division are the intentions of terrorism, but we get to chose if that is how we respond.

This woman chose otherwise.

Gate A-4 Gate A-4 By Naomi Shihab Nye: Wandering around the Albuquerque Airport Terminal, after learning my flight had been delayed four hours, I heard an announcement: “If anyone in the vicinity of Gate A-...

An Israeli and Palestinian, despite conflict between their states, recognize their shared humanity. Thank you Pol for showing this to us.

Israël : une performance pour la paix S'asseoir face à face, entre Juifs et Arabes israéliens, et se regarder en silence : c'est la performance que proposent deux étudiantes en art à...

Thanks Richard for the morning inspiration!

Now, don't be nosey.

We finally got a website URL! Check back for when the site opens!

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A sleep-deprived brain makes it difficult to accurately read facial expressions and makes us see more faces as threatening. Make sure you get your sleep!

The sleep-deprived brain can mistake friends for foes: If you can't tell a smile from a scowl,... A new study shows that sleep deprivation dulls our ability to accurately read facial expressions. This deficit can have serious consequences, such as not noticing that a child is sick or in pain, or that a potential mugger or violent predator is approaching.

"La persona en frente tiene miedos."

At Refugio Patagonico in El Bolsón, Argentina.

Check out "The Tree of Contemplative Practices" and maybe even make your own!

The Tree of Contemplative Practices An illustration of contemplative practices showing the breadth of meditation and mindfulness within traditions. It certainly opens up one's understanding about how these disciplines take root and manifest themselves in our lives, non?

"Perceba algo sobre a pessoa que você admira."

At Praça da Sé in São Paulo, Brazil.

"La persona en frente tiene el deseo de ser amado."

At Refugio Patagonico in El Bolsón, Argentina.