Posts tagged "Howard Zinn"
Never Give Up

Never Give Up

Never Give Up has a strong ring, it’s full of courage, determination, perseverance… Never Give Up need not be callous, hard-hearted, without compassion, rigid, or inflexible.  It gives us guidance on our journey; can offer advice when we’re flagging; help us remember the bigger picture; that we’re in this for the long haul; and most...
Smile: You'll Be Glad You Did :-)

Smile: You’ll Be Glad You Did :-)

Some moments these days I feel like there is not much to smile about. I am doing what I can to manage my emotions, respond rather than react, hold a compassionate, caring vision rather than slip into fear, anger, or helplessness.   So what’s with a post that suggests a smile?  In my inbox this...
States of our Unions

States of our Unions

I have been deeply moved in the last few days by the vision, the struggles, the inner strength and courage of people working for social, economic and environmental justice…and deeply touched as well by the magnitude of the challenges we have faced and overcome, and by those we still face.  I believe we will never “arrive”…  the work will never...