Say Yes to Human Rights and the Compassion Games

Say Yes to Human Rights and the Compassion Games

by | Sep 13, 2014 | , ,

Lush Cosmetics is an incredible supporter of Human Rights and asked us to write about it. LUSH is a Gold Sponsor of the Games! What does it mean to be a free person? What are the human rights that guarantee these freedoms? The answer to this profound question and often taken for granted concept may be as simple as having the right to say, “no.” Think about it for just a moment. If you can no longer decline what people ask of you, then by definition you must obey them, and ultimately, you no...

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The 2014 Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest – Day Six of Eleven

The 2014 Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest – Day Six of Eleven

by | Sep 12, 2014 | , , , ,

Today marks Day Six of the 11 day annual “co-opetition” we call the Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest. The games are a chance for all of us to engage in fun and creative ways that will touch countless numbers of  people and enrich our own lives in the process. It is also a chance to care for our Mother Earth and to realize that compassion is something that affects all living things. Just 2 years ago, only two teams played in what was the first Compassion Games ever, and last year 19...

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Let the Games Begin!

Let the Games Begin!

by | Sep 12, 2014 | ,

By Brad Volz The Compassion Games are back! If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you may recall that I dedicated 2014 to compassion and learning to be more self loving. Here’s the post where I stated my intentions along with 11 tips for thriving. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~ Leo Buscaglia I can attest to the truth...

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The 2014 Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest – Day Six of Eleven

COMPASSION GAMES CHALLENGES OVER 150 GLOBAL TEAMS TO PUT THEIR COMPASSION INTO ACTION

by | Sep 11, 2014 | ,

SEATTLE, September 11, 2014 —Communities around the world are invited to play in the Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest, a worldwide “co-opetition” running September 11 through 21, 2014. Over the following 10 days, neighborhoods, organizations, businesses, families and individuals will organize and participate in games of their choice. Scores will be tallied and displayed online, so “co-opetitors” can track the progress of teams worldwide. In 2010, Seattle affirmed the Charter for...

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Leslie’s Invitation to Join the Compassion Games

by | Sep 10, 2014 | , ,

Dear Friends and Family, Come play the Compassion Games with me! I'm an organizer 'cos I'm a big fan of the whole idea of people and teams around the world competing in "survival of the kindest" games for good every year. By doing good as part of the Compassion Games, we can do more good together and we all win! Starting TODAY  September 11 through September 21st, thousands of individuals and more than 150 teams are making our communities safer, kinder, more just and compassionate places to...

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Kamloops, British Columbia – A Bright Shining Compassion Star

by | Sep 10, 2014 | , ,

There's good news coming out of the city of Kamloops in British Columbia. It's the story of a Compassion All-Star Daphane Nelson who took a stand to give the gift of peace and compassion to her city.  Daphane Nelson heard about the Compassion Games through her mom. She checked it out and saw this as a way to recognize all the good work happening in her community. Take a look at all the events they have planned for the Compassion Games. Daphane honors her community and the "amazingness" already...

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Drive with Compassion – Make the Pledge!

Drive with Compassion – Make the Pledge!

by | Sep 9, 2014 |

Here's a fun new compassion game. Drive with compassion. Invented by Team Atlanta Drive with Compassion has you make an eight point pledge to be more mindful about your driving reducing stress on yourself and others! Why not take this challenge and report on the Compassion Map? Let us know what you discover Driving with Compassion.  Start your Compassion Engines! You can learn more here.

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Compassion Torch and The Fremont Summer Solstice Parade

Compassion Torch and The Fremont Summer Solstice Parade

by | Jun 25, 2014 | ,

Team Seattle is organizing for the 2014 Compassion Games and has adopted a theme - the "art of compassion”. Therefore it was the perfect setting to kick off the 2014 pre-games by joining in on the Fremont Summer Solstice Parade. Fremont, also known as the Artists Republic of Fremont, is a neighborhood in Seattle that identifies itself as the "center of the universe." The heart and soul of this community is the Fremont Arts Council who have produced the parade for over 20 years.  Members of the...

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Grandma Turner’s Lessons

by | Jun 4, 2014 |

By the time I came along my grandparents had already passed from this life, but I was graced with numerous “adopted” grandparents along my path to adulthood. The one I learned the most from was my best friend Kim’s grandmother, Grandma Turner. Grandma Turner lived across the water in the town of Suquamish in a tiny house on the beach. Because we were rebellious teenagers, our parents were only too happy to drive us down to the ferry terminal in Seattle and send us off for the weekend. I...

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Calling All Dads: Gratitude Letters for Mothers Day – Make Everyone’s Day

by | Apr 23, 2014 |

We were recently contacted by Kellie Amanda Edwards from Australia, founder of mindfulness4mothers.com Kellie has started a relay that we think is creative meaningful and fun.  We asked her to put together a blog explaining the idea and here goes!  Thank you Kellie!! ------ I know you have heard of Mothers Day, but have you heard of a Gratitude Letter? Better yet, have you ever given one? It is an unexpectedly uplifting experience. I gave one to an ex boss of mine and she kept it for years....

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