David Howenstein Blog
This blog focuses on putting spirituality into action, and is based on the book JUMBO JUMBLE (by this blog's author).
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This blog focuses on putting spirituality into action, and is based on the book JUMBO JUMBLE (by this blog's author).
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……. Both within the self as well as in the physical world, the opposite of non-violence, i.e. violence, diffuses bitterness and creates a threatening environment that necessitates an aggressive spirit. It drives living beings (or the variant aspects of the self) apart, and is most often caused by the lack of empowerment ... (From page 114 of the book “Jumbo Jumble”) Author’s Comment: When violence is seen as the result of a lack of empowerment and, let me add, an infringement on people’s dignity, we can see that empowering and respecting others is something any of us can do in our everyday lives to create a more non-violent environment. The violence being perpetrated by countries and militaries around the world, and the fear being instilled by authoritarian figures seeking to increase their power can make you feel overwhelmed, but creating more nourishing relationships (through empowering & showing respect) and, thereby, a more peaceful community makes you an agent for peace, much needed in today’s world.
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What Jambo Members Are SayingDavid Howenstein founded Jambo Japan in 1996. A man with many ideas on bettering the natural/human environment but also unsure how to implement them in a way to make a sustainable organization, he tried various courses of action throughout the years. Like many of you, he encountered frequent frustrations finding that the vast majority of his efforts ended in failure. However, through trial and error, he came upon a recipe for success in his adopted home. |
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