The Newsletter of the Boothby Institute
A monthly publication designed to highlight issues of significance, program news and opportunities, as well as the writings of others related to creating a world that works for everyone.
Never Say Never
For many years I have said that the processes used in the “What One Person Can Do” conversation could not be put into the format of a book. First and foremost it is a process about two things: knowing that you are loved absolutely and unconditionally and that in every ...
The Voice of Others
There are times when the voices of others shed clear light on ideas and issues we find important. Over the past few years I have collected quotations that illuminate a piece of the power that resides within us all. I hope you will enjoy them and find them useful for ...
Everyone Counts
One day, a couple was walking along the shore and saw a human figure in the distance moving like a dancer. As they came closer, they saw that the figure was that of an old man and he wasn’t dancing at all. “Good morning!” the woman said. “May I ask ...
Search For a Solution 2, Responses from Readers
We asked for your assistance in finding a solution to homelessness and hunger. We also asked for your truth. And, we got it – thank you! From personal encounters with those on the street to the mind chatter and questions that live inside our heads, we learn from each other’s ...
Search For a Solution
By: Kelly Williams Over the last few years, the sick feeling inside of my stomach has grown in intensity each and every time I encounter a person on the street asking for food, money or work. If I have food with me, I give it. If I have nothing, I ...
Thanks, Mom – For Everything!
By: Michael Cross At the end of January, a couple weeks after returning from celebrating my mother’s 86th birthday in Las Vegas, I received a call from my Aunt Ginny informing me that my mother, Bette, was in the hospital and in serious condition. I flew out to find she ...
The Use of Language to Produce Ideas Before the Mind
By: Bill Cumming Each day in newspapers and on internet home pages throughout the western world, horoscopes are written to predict, according to the heavenly information for your astrological sign, how your day will turn out or what to be aware of. Mine for Saturday was innocuous: Libra As much ...
Where Is the Love?
Song lyrics by: Black Eyed Peas Thoughts by: Kelly Williams Several months ago, when I was out driving around in my car, flipping through the channels on the radio, I found myself enticed by the following melody and lyrics: ...
Simplicity
There are only so many ways to discuss two simple principles: loving people and knowing that they are powerful capable and able. No matter what is said, it comes down to a matter of words. I am not sure there are any original ideas or thoughts. If we truly believe ...
The Language of Responsibility
Today I was asked to share a series of words that have traditional meanings, which are often used in a very different way in our “What One Person Can Do” program. They are included here in hopes that we will add to and build a reference list that speaks consistently ...
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