"We never know how our small activities will affect others through the invisible fabric of our connectedness. In this exquisitely connected world, it's never a question of 'critical mass.' It's always about critical connections." ~ Grace Lee Boggs "Connection to others is important in many aspects of life, from establishing a sense of self to securing basic safety. In this piece, Curtis Ogden shares the story of a couple who discovered this truth while hiking in the mountains of Nepal during … Continue reading
Gross National Happiness – The Message

Bhutan is a living example that it is possible to develop in a different way, and is creating a caring economy based on values, altruism, compassion and collaboration. Watch video
In a Circle, Spaceholding Trumps Leadership by Clinton Callahan
New Story summiteer and founder of Next Culture Research & Training Centre (NCRTC), Clinton Callahan, posits an alternative viewpoint on leadership versus spacehholding inspired by fellow-summiteer Jo Confino's recent Guardian article: '29 qualities for business leaders to create a sustainable society'. There may be some useful related distinctions between leadership and spaceholding in this article originally published in NCRTC's SPARK Newsletter. All best wishes, Clinton … Continue reading