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Solving Wicked Problems with the Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest

by JonRamer | Feb 18, 2015 | Compassion Reports, Earth Week, Faith and Interfaith, For Others, For Self, For the Earth, Harmony Week, Random Acts of Compassion, Service Projecs, Stories of Compassion, Sun Up Our Sanctuaries, Ways to Play

(Header Image: "New Pioneers" from Mark Hensen) At a time when religiously motivated violence seems to be more horrific and terrifying than ever, what would it take to transition our world to one of interfaith harmony and peace? It may seem pollyanna to wonder and idealistic to even ask if such a thing is possible. In a world permeated with intolerance and acts of hatred in the name of religion, how could we come to be in peace and harmony with one another? What would that take? A 21st century...

Silicon Valley Interreligious Council and Carry the Vision Bring the Compassion Games to Silicon Valley

by JonRamer | Oct 29, 2014 | Compassion Reports, Earth Week, Faith and Interfaith, For Others, Harmony Week, Random Acts of Compassion, Service Projecs, Stories of Compassion, Sun Up Our Sanctuaries, Ways to Play

We shall be a mighty kindness. - Rumi (and the Carry the Vision conference brochure) I was invited to introduce and help launch the Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest at the Carry the Vision 9th Community in Compassion Conference that took place in Silicon Valley on October 19th 2014. It was amazing! Carry the Vision Executive Director, Shelly Swan and her team took great care of me and all the participants who gathered that Sunday to “awaken the heart of compassion” the theme for the...

Susan Russell: “We ARE Community” – Real Change News Seattle Vendor of the Year

by JonRamer | Sep 19, 2014 | Compassion Reports, For Others, For Self, Service Projecs, Ways to Play

For those of us that live in Seattle we are painfully aware of the challenges of the homeless and those who are poor in our community. One of the best homegrown solutions is a publication called Real Change News. Real Change is a weekly progressive street newspaper based in Seattle written by professional staff and sold by self-employed vendors, many of whom are homeless. Homeless people commit to sell the paper around town and are able to split the income as a way to gain employment,...

“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” — Your Compassion Games Begin!

by JonRamer | Sep 21, 2012 | Kindness Class, Random Acts of Compassion, Scavenger Hunt: SuperBetter, Service Projecs, Stories of Compassion, Unity Games, Ways to Play

The Games Begin! A kind and understanding word, a generous act, the surprise of an unexpected gift, or the warmth of a smile…you’ve shared these acts of compassion as either the giver or receiver, probably many times. And while you may be facing one or many hardships, you have a dream within you that keeps you sharing acts of kindness despite signs that would have caused others to stop long ago. And that’s why the Compassion Games were created! The Compassion Games were created for you and...

How to Get More Attention for Your Project and Organization

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 to create real opportunities for those traditionally disenfranchised. We each do our part to bring to light issues of poverty, suffering, injustice, and violence. Whether newly awakened or long engaged, The Compassion Games seeks...

Our Stand for Compassion at Seattle Center

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 plans to create a culture of compassion in our region. We learned how people think and feel about compassion and how they see or don't see themselves connected to other people and the greater community. I came to believe that we are not...