Meditation may appear to be an intensely individualistic, private activity, but Dean Mathiowetz believes it has significant political potential. He contends that mindfulness meditation fosters what he calls democratic citizenship, in part because of its non-instrumental, “good for nothing” aspect. Dean Mathiowetz, “‘Meditation is Good for Nothing’: Leisure as a Democratic Practice” New Political Science … Continued



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Are you longing for inspiration and want to hear how one voice can contribute to change? Are you eager to learn practical skills in Nonviolent Communication that transform pain, anger, fear and frustration into vulnerable and empowered self expression? Do you want to build skills in communicating your truth without replicating forms of communication that … Continued