by JonRamer | Sep 9, 2012 | Faith and Interfaith, Stories of Compassion, Youth
Here is a story of compassion that is so needed at this time as we support our police force to think differently about how they relate to their fellow citizens. Imagine if it was your job to arrest people. How would you relate to the people you’re arresting?...
by JonRamer | Sep 4, 2012 | Business, CAN International, Compassionate Action Network International, Compassionate Seattle, Louisville Kentucky, SuperBetter, Unity Games, Youth
Early on we realized that September 21st was an ideal day to start the Compassion Games not only because it’s the United Way’s Day of Caring, but also because it’s the autumnal fall equinox and the much beloved International Day of Peace. Fortunately this year, the...
by JonRamer | Aug 24, 2012 | Partners, Service Projecs
In the face of recent gun violence in Seattle and the nation, it is easy to become fearful and to lose sight of what unites a community. Many individuals such as yourself and many organizations that you may be a part of have been working in the community for decades...
by JonRamer | Aug 11, 2012 | Scavenger Hunt: SuperBetter, SuperBetter, Ways to Play
Compassion for others starts within. But where do we start? What can we do for ourselves that will strengthen us individually and collectively to build compassion in our lives? One way we develop strengths is by playing games. Here is a remarkable game in which we all...
by JonRamer | Aug 1, 2012 | Business, Compassionate Seattle, Faith and Interfaith, Random Acts of Compassion, Seattle Center, Service Projecs, Stories of Compassion, Youth
As part of Compassionate Seattle’s plan to create “collective impact” we put together a physical “stand for compassion” that was on display at Seattle Center. On seven occasions we set up our stand and engaged with fellow citizens about our community and our...
