Category Archives: Journeying

A journey is like a way of life.  The lessons learned long distance journeys inspired and informed a humanitarian philosophy and way of life.

Community Autonomy in Marion, Illinois

Autonomy enables a community to do what’s best for itself, often with greater success than with outside help.

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Community Expectations along the American Discovery Trail

Sure, people take the path of least resistance. Conservation of energy is a universal trait of living systems. Yet as an altruistic species we want to do our part to belong to others. We do people a favor when we … Continue reading →

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Community Networks along the ADT

I often speak of community alliance, though I now am leaning towards the concept of community networks.

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Community Oneness in Leadville Colorado

My favorite quote from the American Discovery Trail journey, one I share at virtually every talk, came from Leadville, Colorado. The goal of their community meals program was to “confuse who is giving and who is receiving.” I had another … Continue reading →

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Community along the ADT slideshow

Photos from the ADT journey with music from The Bards of Balance!  Enjoy.

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Beauty along the American Discovery Trail

Created for my talks on our journey.

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Human Behavior: What a Trip Interview

I’ve actually been interviewed twice on VoiceAmerica.  The second interview came recently on the Human Behavior: What a Trip show hosted by Dr. Jonathan Brower.  This interview also provides a good overview of the journey and the mission. Human Behavior:  … Continue reading →

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Shining Bright Interview

Recently a VoiceAmerica program interviewed me.  While attempting to find that program I came upon a previous interview done by Shining Bright on VoiceAmerica, hosted by Regina Sisco. It provides a good overview of our journey on the American Discovery … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Internet Radio Interview

Tomorrow at 1:00 EST (10:00 PST) I will be on the Shining Bright show, aired on VoiceAmerica.com.  We will touch upon kindness, community and the American Discovery Trail journey.  It lasts for an hour so we should be able to … Continue reading →

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Kindness across America – Dune

Here is Chapter 7 of the book everyone is waiting for! KINDNESS across AMERICA – Chapter 07: Dune

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