“When I dream alone, it is just a dream. When we dream together, it is the beginning of reality.” –Brazilian proverb We are all muses. Through our intentions and interactions, we have the power to inspire personal and political change. The purpose of The Activist’s Muse is to: Encapsulate the various ideas that have infiltrated … Continue reading »
from The People Pages: Resources for Social Change (c) 2003 The Fruition Coalition Nonprofit organizations (are) … Usually formed by a group of people organized to solve a problem or fill a need Benefit the public at large or its members Business entities that are usually incorporated in their state of origin Not owned by … Continue reading »
Dio’s Rainbow in the Dark is another one of my favorite songs and videos. In this song, singer Ronnie James Dio reminds us of the magical potential in natural phenomena such as lightening and rainbows and, perhaps more importantly, that such magic is buried deep inside us if only we can let go and set … Continue reading »
Excerpt from Limitless Loving Leadership (ISBN 978-1-300-65933-4, 92 pages, $12.99) Artwork by fabulous Fruition Coalition intern, Samantha Dillon
What specific needs will this organization address? How has the need for this organization been discovered and documented? How will specific community needs be identified and explored? What is my motivation for starting this organization? How does this organization connect with my personal and professional goals? How does this organization fit in with the programs … Continue reading »
Last weekend was a bit of a whirlwind. I spent a lot of time with family, took a yoga class, worked, and traveled. I wasn’t terribly busy, but my time was fully occupied. The week before had been very stressful at work. It wasn’t necessarily more stressful than usual, but it was challenging nonetheless. While … Continue reading »
I love being creative and engaging in spaces where anything and everything is possible. Yet, sometimes this can be overwhelming and lead to a sense of frustration rather than liberation. When the ultimate goal is to make a decision or perform an action, constructive creativity may be useful. Constructive creativity is a way to be … Continue reading »
from The People Pages: Resources for Social Change (c) 2003 The Fruition Coalition Types of donations, or charitable gifts, include: Liquid assets –may be in the form of cash, check, money order, or securities Grants – these are foundation gifts that do not need to be repaid. Types of grants include: General Operating Support Program … Continue reading »
One of my favorite songs is Judas Priest’s Heading out to the Highway. I also love the video. Yes, I’m a bit of a tomboy. Anyway, the entire song is really inspirational. Early in the song, the lyrics state, “you get nothing for nothing, expect it when you’re backseat driving and your hands ain’t on … Continue reading »
Excerpt from Limitless Loving Leadership (ISBN 978-1-300-65933-4, 92 pages, $12.99) Artwork by fabulous Fruition Coalition intern, Samantha Dillon
When we move left and right in our political thought, we saw through the foundation of our thoughts. Rather than moving left or right, I’m moving upward and outward. I am expanding my understanding rather than limiting myself to a linear, one-dimensional perception of political complexities. If we are strong in our core and have … Continue reading »
