Prioritizing Others #payitforward

September 28, 2023March 21, 20160

By Pyro The whole notion of putting others over oneself – inspiring stuff right? Be it helping someone up if they have fallen or helping someone find something they’ve lost – it may often seem rather minor or insignificant. But it adds up. The problem is that we as a society have

4 Key Ways to Exercise Greater Empathy

September 26, 2023August 7, 20180

Most of us believe in the first impression. It is such a natural instinct to have some kind of perception about another at a single glance. Perhaps, it is unavoidable to an extent. However, we often take judgment too far. We can easily see the victims of judgmental behavior all

A Greener Workplace

September 24, 2023March 21, 20160

[dropcap]As a civilization who spends about half of our waking hours at our workplaces, possibly more. Most of these workplaces are dependent on resources provided by the natural ecosystem around us (be it water, food, paper, energy & more). It is therefore ultimately in our interest to do our best

Rise Above

September 23, 2023March 21, 20161

By Michael Trainor " I was lucky enough to snap the photo on a work trip to Blackwater in QLD. I left the Brisbane Airport with a top of 25 degrees and it was overcast and stormy. We then took off and after a quick nap I woke up to that

Creative Tips for Zero-Waste Living

September 22, 2023April 8, 20230

Adopting a zero-waste lifestyle can be an exciting journey towards sustainability, and it doesn't have to be limited to the usual tips you've heard before. This guide will provide you with some creative and unexpected ways to reduce waste, making the transition to a more sustainable lifestyle both fun and

A Seat at the Table: How to Organize Community Meals

September 21, 2023April 8, 20230

In a world where many people struggle to put food on the table, community meal programs can be a lifeline. These programs provide a shared dining experience for those in need, offering nourishment and a sense of community. However, organizing a successful community meal program is no small feat. It

Help Yourself Help Others

September 20, 2023March 21, 20160

By Mick Trainor Mark Twain – addicted to success.com “the two most important days in your life is the day you are born and the day you find out why” For some reason that excites me and scares the hell out of me at the same time. Finding out why you are here

PinRaise: Give Back Through Gifts

September 19, 2023December 21, 20160

This year, more than ever, people are looking beyond the typical, choosing gifts that give back, supporting companies that do the same, and turning to charity-based apps like PinRaise for help with both. "Shoppers will spend $656 billion between now and Jan. 1, according to the National Retail Federation," said US

No Need for Greed

September 17, 2023August 23, 20161

By Nivedita Singh The presence of so many alternatives in our life makes one wonder how fortunate we are (or are we?). Making a choice is suddenly harder than we thought. The current environment requires every logical person to think through every decision they make, purely because things aren’t so simple

The Benefits of Empathy (and a Few Tips)

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September 16, 2023July 28, 20200

Empathy, as a word, is a rather recent import into the English language. The term was introduced in as recently as 1909 by psychologist Edward Titchener, as a variant of the German word “Einfühlung,” meaning “feeling into” (‘Empathy,’ 2008). Empathy is in many sense a voyage of the mind. It affords