Jeff Severinghaus: A scientist and religious atheist recounts his personal journey in trying to reconcile religion and science, coming to the conclusion that religion is a valuable technology for accessing the unconscious mind.
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Jul 17: A Reason to Survive (ARTS)
Our donation was $457.00. A Reason To Survive (ARTS) is a San Diego based nonprofit organization that believes that the visual, performing, and literary arts can literally transform lives – especially those of kids. We use all art forms as a vehicle to create positive, long-lasting change in children and youth facing major life challenges – giving them not only a reason to survive – but to also thrive. ARTS uses a team of passionate and dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, donors, vendors, and kids. Contact Kathryn Stephens at kstephens@areasontosurvive.org or 619 297 2787 ext. 2002
Jul 17: Art and Mindfulness
Linda Luisi: Muralist and art teacher Linda Luisi shares several ‘awakenings’ in her career. There is a connection between mindfulness and the process behind creativity. Both seeing and creating art empower us ALL (all ages) and bring us to a place of greater happiness and peace within.
“Only that day dawns to which we are awake.” – Thoreau
Jul 10: What’s In Your Crayon Box?
Louise Garrett: Color has an impact on the choicer we make in life. Or reaction to color is instantaneous. There are many associations made with each color and I have chosen to talk about the primary colors in a crayon box. I chose a crayon box because I believe no one has truly left the child inside behind. Open yourself to the experience that color has in your life. Which would you rather be: colorful or monochrome?