Nonviolence Cannot be Preached
“Nonviolence cannot be preached. It has to be practiced.” -Gandhi, from “Nonviolence in Peace and War” I’m reading Resmaa Menakem’s remarkable book, “My Grandmother’s Hands.” I’m reading the section about …
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In Between: A Personal Reflection on Belonging and Biracial Identity
I was born in Austria to an Austrian mother of Czech Republican descent and a Father who was born in Punjab, India. My parents got divorced when I was a …
Caring for Those Who Have Died
During this time of the pandemic when the fear of death and increased likelihood of loss is on our minds, I have been thinking of how to extend care to …
Where is Nonviolence Hiding Today?
More and more I am realizing that nonviolence shows up in many places throughout our daily lives. In the past few weeks, I have enjoyed discovering new places where nonviolence …
Let’s Talk about Hate
Since 2016, my colleagues and I have been leading public workshops called “Let’s Talk About Hate” at the Gandhi Institute, and for other groups and sites upon request. These events …
Hidden Brain Podcast Mixtape
I’ve got a bit of a Hidden Brain obsession. For those of you who don’t know, Hidden Brain is an NPR podcast hosted by Shankar Vedantam. He “uses science and …
What’s Sign-Stealing got to do with Justice?
Major League Baseball has been rocked over the past several months with revelations that the 2017 champions, the Houston Astros, cheated. If you’re not familiar with the story and don’t …
Practicing Nonviolent Communication at the RoundGlass Learning Summit
Aside: To begin with, I want to acknowledge the horrific violence that is currently unfolding in India since this blog is about my three-day experience attending the RoundGlass Learning Summit …
Guest Blog: What We’ve Learned from Studying Nonviolence
Being apart has been difficult. My boyfriend Jeremy is currently in the Peace Corps in Indonesia, while I work in marketing in Tucson, AZ. We are both from the east …
The Value of Being Understood
Years ago, after watching the movie “You’ve Got a Mail,” I decided that visiting the United States should be on my bucket list. However, I never thought this dream would …