Diamond Letters to Cambodia

Diamond Letters to Cambodia

Here are three of the amazing letters that the grade 6’s of Guina’ang Elementary crafted for the children in the orphanage in Siem Peap Cambodia. Thanks to David for leading the creativity session in letter writing and envelope making.  The students were...

A Better Way…

What’s the best way to make Good stuff happen?  I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this lately. Back when I was in university, my mentor, the campus Chaplin, would look over my weekly articles for the university newspaper.  I loved to tackle...
Lost then Found

Lost then Found

I was asked by TrailAdventours, who are supporting the 1Mandala Guina’ang 1Book project, to tell the story of how it all began for their upcoming travel magazine.  Here it is! —– The village of Guina’ang is about as far away as you can get...
The 1Book’s impact unfolds…

The 1Book’s impact unfolds…

I have just returned from a rugged bike ride to check on our Guina’ang 1Book project.  They say that “One good deed is greater than the grandest intention.”  Well, the greatness is even greater when you’ve got hundreds of deeds AND a great...

Global Blessing > Local Art > Global Blessing…

I’ve been working hard lately. Not just at making local art, but on global systems to facilitate global participation. It’s got me thinking about the relationship between the two that will enable the synchronous spread and manifestation of both a local...

Christmas Love Pancakes

I returned to Manila for Christmas.  Walking the streets with my lover,we were hit hard by the street kids simply asking for food. A charity had just given away some meals– alas packed in styrofoam and leaving a big mess.   It got me thinking. Manila is full of...