December 2001

Rekindle the Flame of Compassion

Radical Acts of Love
by Susan Skog
For at least a century we’ve developed and focused on our intellectual savvy, and on our cerebral brilliance, but now it’s time to master our compassion.

Charity Buddies
by Jane Burren
Just as an "exercise buddy" or a "diet buddy" can help you succeed with your exercise and healthy eating programs, working as part of a team can ensure your success in supporting your favorite charity

Battling Compassion Fatigue
by Michael Hansen
Grassroots action on the regional level may prove to be the most effective method of involvement to overcome compassion fatigue today.

Intelligent Compassion
by Mark Harris
For our innate compassion to have weight in the world, it must be intelligently, socially-directed compassion, threaded and woven into a mosaic of higher understanding.


Breaking Winter Trails
by Tom Judge
The best way to get some enjoyment out of winter is to go cross-country skiing. It’s easy, and one of the best forms of aerobic, full-body exercise.

FAQ About Grief
by Victor M. Parachin
Grief is an emotion all human beings are faced with at some point in life. Here are some answers to help us get through difficult times.

Investment Matters
by Bobbye Middendorf
Boston-based Amy Domini wields power in the financial industry — and she’s using that power to help make the world a better place.

Islam’s Moral Responsibility
by Wayne Teasdale
The tragic events of September 11 invite, or perhaps require us to reflect on the uses of religion, and the moral responsibility of the faithful.

Community Food Security
by Jim Slama
In recent years the food security movement has expanded its scope to include food grown sustainably and regionally.