INTRODUCTION To follow is Chapter 11 in a series that is my personal transformative journey from...
Learnings from South Africa
read more
Voices from a New Republic of the Heart
Conversations between us
Voices from our community addressing our global crises and exploring what is required to catalyze rapid social transformation.
Become a contributor to help us advance these important conversations.
Recent Posts
Bending the Arc of Evolution
Terry suggests that we humans, having discovered evolution and with a deepening understanding of its workings, have the opportunity to guide its progression wisely.
Can we course correct, with hearts, minds and collective action, to create a healthy future?
More than Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species”
The new, more expansive meaning of evolution, built on the foundation of evolutionary theory, is itself rapidly evolving. What is our new awareness of evolutionary trends offering us?
Religion, Homophobia and Faith
INTRODUCTION To follow is Chapter 10 in a series that is my personal tranformative journey from...
Recognizing Fragmentation
Fragmentation kneecaps our ability to effectively meet the crises confronting us. How might a wholistic perspective help us better address the extensive challenges we face?
Understanding Wholeness
Understanding wholeness as the all pervading reality that can inform how we effectively meet and navigate our meta-crisis.
The Pastoral Cycle
INTRODUCTION To follow is Chapter 9 in a series that is my personal transformative journey from...
Working with Sanctuary Seekers
INTRODUCTION To follow is Chapter 8 in a series that is my personal tranformative journey from my...
Remembering Forward
Impact of Terry’s Illness and Passing I received the news of Terry’s grave illness on Monday,...
From Spiritual Retreats to Action
INTRODUCTION To follow is Chapter 7 in a series that is my personal tranformative journey from my...
Activism: The Highest Calling of Our Character
Transforming grief and heartbreak into action in the world through activism.
Terry Patten
In Memory of Terry Patten We are writing to you—our beloved community—to let you know that Terry,...
From Volunteer to Interfaith Work
INTRODUCTION To follow is Chapter 6 in a series that is my personal transformative journey from...
Working with Young People
“The child should have the freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers either orally, in writing or in print, or in the form of art, or through any other media of the child’s choice.” Article 13: UN Convention for the Rights of the Child
Gratitude, Grief, Good and Evil
Quotes that guide how to take action as an activist to directly address the issues that are causing you heartache as a most effective approach.
The Consensus Trance
Why the convenience of our “social consensus” gives us common agreements for civilization to function, yet gets in the way of adapting to and solving our wicked problems.
Our Wicked Predicament
Framing the wicked problems that are cascading towards a global tipping point and threatening our social stability and life support systems.
Working With the Homeless
“When you meet anyone it is a Holy encounter. As you see him/her, you will see yourself. As you treat him/her, you will treat yourself.” A Course in Miracles
Experience of Prejudice and Ways to Combat It
“Prejudice of any kind implies that you are identified with the thinking mind. It means you don’t see the other human being anymore, but only your own concept of that human being. To reduce the aliveness of another human being to a concept is already a form of violence.” ~ Eckhart Tolle
Market Capitalism
“When I speak to people in extreme poverty they tell me…It’s not so much the lack of a job that despairs me, or the lack of bread on the table…It’s in the contempt of my fellow citizens. It is this contempt that lies between Despair and Justice and Basic Human Rights.” Fr. Joseph Widlenski
What’s Really Happening?
Humanity’s Next Chapter in the Face of Climate Change and Other Wicked Problems
Early Experience
In the light of what’s happening in this chaotic world today I feel moved to tell my story with all it’s different facets, because my main hope is that the reader will see the human face of the marginalized. Then hopefully gain a more compassionate understanding of all those who live on the margins of society.
Earth Day #51
Our Earth has clearly suffered continued damage under the watch of my generation since Earth Day first appeared. It’s also clear that the generation now maturing will need to grapple with its effects and ensure a healthy, sustainable future.
Exploring the Cracks
I love the State of Emergence podcasts that draw me into research about the subject being...
Join the Conversation
Add your voice to the discussion. Be an author, engage with authors, and add your comments to shape the conversation into one that matters.