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Brain Radio: International Day of Nonviolence
In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 2nd the International Day of Nonviolence in honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. It feels particularly important to reflect on what it
In Praise of Protesting
Protests offer remarkable opportunities to practice humility and to practice walking toward conflict. I have found that grace, solidarity, healing, tremendous grief, rage, and hope reliably manifest in these birthing
Music as Medicine: Courageous Karaoke and a Choir Connection
Karaoke in my Youth I grew up in a household that regularly had karaoke parties. At one point in my life, we even had a disco ball permanently installed in
The Season for Nonviolence, 2025
I committed to practicing 64 ways to live nonviolently during the most recent Season for Nonviolence (https://gandhiinstitute.org/season-for-nonviolence/) in three areas of life: personal, interpersonal, and community. Personal: The practice that
Tough Love and Relentless Hope
So long as the Gandhi Institute remains anchored by the steadfast support of our neighbors, volunteers, donors, and partners, we will remain a resource embedded within the community and deliver
Engage, Empower, and Escape to Care for Yourself
“I’m on a self-improvement kick so I forgave myself pretty quickly for not having the capacity to take care of others. I focused on my needs. Do I feel lonely?