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Miracles
Miracles Every now and then someone tells a story that impels us to share. The following is such a story, a recent real life experience told in a letter from internationally known scientist "RI" to his fellow biologists: I want to share with you some events of the [...]
Compassion Global Unity Games 2017 – Great Next Step
When an individual or organization affirms the International Charter for Compassion, the question almost always immediately asked is "What's next?" David Breaux of Davis, California, considered a guru of compassion, gathers with groups and asks the question, "What is Compassion?" Over the past 7 -8 years he has gathered thousands [...]
DFW Metroplex Responds with Compassion to Harvey
In the darkest hour, light shines the brightest. Our communities here in Texas and throughout the south are facing some incredibly difficult times due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. But it's in these moments that we see the expression of true love and compassion for one another. We want to [...]
Compassion in Action: Richardson Health Fair
Social Service organizations are the heart and hands of compassionate action in the community. A great example of this will be happening in August here in Richardson. Two Compassionate DFW partners are joining forces to help Richardson ISD low-income parents get their children ready for the new school year. St. [...]
Science in Compassion or Compassion in Science?
The following blog post was written by Saïd Majdi, Principal Research Scientist of Integral Scientific Institute, a proud partner of Compassionate DFW. Science in Compassion or Compassion in Science? Is it the science of compassion, or compassion in science, or both? I will go for the all-of- the-above option. Why? [...]
Is Compassion Good for Business?
The following blog post was written by Eric Vander Drift, Managing Partner of MPACT Financial Group, a proud partner of Compassionate DFW. Is Compassion Good for Business? How does one define “greatness” in business? There are many measures. Many of us have read “Good to Great” by Jim Collins. [...]
Compassion Benches and Bottle Bricks
The Compassion Bench In honor of Earth Day, we're focusing this month on compassionate action in the environment and how we can be kinder to the Earth that allows life to thrive. From the food you consume to the land your shelter sits upon, the Earth is the foundational core [...]
Who is My Neighbor?
Who Is My Neighbor? Peace is more than a lack of conflict and non-violence is more than a lack of physical harm. Late on Friday, President Trump issued another executive order closing the nation’s borders to refugees and to people from seven predominantly Muslim countries. By Saturday, the news [...]
Tough-Minded Compassion – A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
In his book "Strength to Love" Martin Luther King Jr., a devout Christian minister, wrote, "Jesus reminds us that the good life combines toughness of the serpent and the tenderness of the dove. To have serpent-like qualities devoid of dovelike qualities is to be passionless, mean, and selfish. To have [...]
Inspired Vision Church
Conoly and I visited Inspired Vision Church yesterday in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, a community in much need. Pastor Karen Belknap is founder and manager of what I believe is one of the most compassionate missions I have witnessed in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. Although Pastor [...]
The Golden Rule Today: A Reflection
Yesterday, October 9, 2016, Conoly encouraged me to read an interesting article from the Dallas Morning News, entitled, "Why Isolation Won't Work in Today's World." The Catalyst editor William McKenzie asked former President George Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair who were together attending the Little Rock Central [...]
David Breaux – Dallas Compassion Tour Conclusion
David Breaux reflects on the second half of his Compassion Tour in Dallas and some of the heart-warming events that were experienced.
Video: Dallas Reflections with David Breaux & Dr. Charles Barker
Dr. Charles Barker sits down with David Breaux to reflect on David's time thus far in Dallas-Ft.Worth and his experience during the various events for the 2016 Compassion Games.
Message in a Bottle
Message in a Bottle What's the message? Sustainability. Re-purposing. Community. Awareness. Compassion. As part of the Compassion Tour, I visited with Compassionate DLF members and others at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church as part of a bottle bricks group gathering. What is a bottle brick? If you stuff a 20 oz. [...]