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‘Hopelessness is Our Biggest Enemy’ – In These Times’ article by Linda Stout
For In These Times’ December 2013 cover feature, “Generation Hopeless?”, the magazine asked a number of politically savvy people, younger and older, to respond to an essay by 22-year-old Occupy activist Matthew Richards in which he grapples with what the movement meant and whether Occupy’s unfulfilled promises are a lost cause or the seeds of the different world whose promise he […]
Cultural Shift #4 – Beginning with Vision by Linda Stout
I just wrote my new 15 year vision. I had created a 13 year vision back in 2007 for the year 2020. But, now I need a new one because almost everything in that vision has been accomplished. My new vision begins with “it is July 2028 and I am 75 years old.” I went […]
Being a leader, starting with ME – Making a Cultural Shift
How do we embrace the challenges that we face today as well as tomorrow’s promises? To do this we must lead with hope and optimism, with vision. If we really want to create change in the world, it begins with “me” — with [insert your name]. We are all leaders although some may be playing […]
Monthly Series on Cultural Shift #2 by Linda Stout
In my first blog about creating cultural shifts, I was adamant about the possibility and the necessity to work toward a cultural shift and my belief it can be done. This includes a cultural shift within ourselves, our organizations, and ultimately our society. In this article, I want to talk about how difficult this work […]
Monthly Series on Cultural Shift by Linda Stout
As I write this morning, I’m struck by the contradictions in our lives. I look out at the beautiful Cherry and Red Bud trees in full bloom and celebrate with joy the coming Spring. I look at the news and feel overwhelmed with images of bombs, guns, people hurting, and the ongoing onslaught of violence […]
Our Theory of Transformation – A Short Video
On the Winter Solstice, we welcome the longest night of the year as an opportunity to dream big and ignite the spark of collective action. While we cannot predict the future, we can shape it. We can choose now to build the world we want to live in and leave for future generations. We can […]
Practicing our Principles: A Video Message from Linda Stout
In this season of giving, join us in shaping a new paradigm for social transformation. Since our inception in 2000, Spirit in Action has been putting principles into practice by connecting people across social divides. This past year, we’ve launched several new networks and facilitated cutting edge trainings for frontline organizations. We need your support […]
Reflecting on Women’s Herstory and Collective Change – by Linda Stout
Social change happens when people work together. Yet, we all have heard the stories about one heroic figure responsible for a significant historical shift. Women’s herstory month has made me reflect on how these stories often leave out or minimize women’s contributions. In reality, the “sheroes” of our social movements usually have an army of […]
Leading with Love – by Linda Stout
The Spirit in Action team has been thinking a lot about love lately – what role does love play in our work together and our work with others? Recently, I spoke at Georgia Southern University at a conference, and on the way from the airport in Savannah had a conversation with my taxi driver, Tim. […]
