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This is what you can do after. After the hard thing, when you come back to yourself. You can figure out who you are, who you want to be, and amongst other things, what your superpower is. Then go be you and do the things that only you can do - to the fullest. Because ‘after' you're still here and that's gotta mean something. And it does to this week's guest. Tony Hicks is here, and he has the superpower of listening. He listens with warmth, is respectful and genuinely wants to connect. Not only does Tony want to connect, he also wants to help. In his words he finds it extraordinarily satisfying. Tony is our final Superpower Series guest.To find out, or partner with, the great work the foundation is doing, click here TKF.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Join Tiffany and Kevin on this episode of "On The Record" as they sit down with special guest Reginald Ballard to discuss the urgent need for innovation in the pharmaceutical industry and the importance of acknowledging progress made in the fight against Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). As the Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF) continues to lead the charge in early detection, education, and support, Reginal shares his insights on the power of community and the importance of amplifying positive stories. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation on the future of healthcare and the impact of proactive approaches to addressing CKD. About the Texas Kidney Foundation: Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF) is dedicated to the early detection of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Because we know the difficulties that go along with CKD, we use a proactive approach to address the disease. We believe early detection, education, and support will help Texans maintain their quality of life. TKF began because there was a need for patient services in the San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley regions because the local chapter of the nation's largest kidney foundation closed its doors and left the area. Unfortunately, they didn't take kidney disease with them. Luckily a tenacious transplant physician, Francis Wright, MD decided to create a foundation that would stand strong to serve our community, Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF). He gathered together a board of civic-minded people with a connection to renal disease. TKF has continued in that tradition. In 2017 under new leadership TKF began to emerge as a state and national leader within the Kidney space. TKF embarked on the first leg of a statewide campaign called the Kidney C.A.R.E. (Clinician and Adult Renal Education) Campaign. The campaign addresses the lack of knowledge about CKD because the disease is overwhelming families all over Texas. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 out of 3 adults with diabetes have CKD. Every day in the U.S. 130 diabetics begin treatment for kidney failure. TKF is the voice leading the charge to stop the CKD pandemic. January 8, 2020, The State of Texas reestablished the previously abolished Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasreen Khamisa is the Executive Director of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF) and Tony Hicks is a Board Member at TKF. The mission of TKF is to create safer schools and communities through educating and inspiring children in the restorative principles of accountability, compassion, forgiveness, and peacemaking. TKF was founded in 1995 after Tariq Khamisa, a 20-year-old college student was killed by Tony, who was a 14-year-old gang member at the time. In this emotional and inspiring conversation, Tariq and Tony discuss the origins of TKF and the life-changing work they are doing now.Learn more and donate to TKF on their website: https://tkf.org/Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.

There is a point in this episode where the gang talks about the finale of this Hindutva movie universe. Where Mithun Da from TKF is driving a train into Gujarat and the train gets on fire at that point Nishant starts to sing- 'train me lag gai aag ki dil mera...' And that is how we get cancelled. We review the trailer of the film as well as some coronation scenes and bits of Rajdeep- Bilawal interview. We also talk Karnataka obviously and Manipur.

It's an international rendezvous in our first episode of the new year, as ApacheSmash crosses the Atlantic to attend MAGFest with Days, take part in AGDQ, and of course, catch up with (most of) the TKF crew. Recorded on January 11, 2023.

A version of this essay was published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-three-exemplars-of-indian-cinema-in-2022-rrr-the-kashmir-files-and-kantara-11940742.html2022 was a watershed year for Indian cinema and cinephiles. At long last, the formulaic Hindi/Urdu cinema that has dominated both mindshare and box office took a beating, for it appears to no longer appeal to the consuming public. It has long been accused of lack of originality; its anti-Indian slant, and especially its overt anti-Hindu stance, have now begun to annoy large numbers of viewers. They voted with their wallets, as per BookMyShow.The yeoman efforts by @GemsofBollywood to demonstrate bad faith on the part of the industry have had an impact, as can be seen from the number of expensive flops: Lal Singh Chaddha, Shamshera, Raksha Bandhan, Cirkus, Dobaara, Liger. They should change course, though given the current crop of agenda-ridden poseurs and nepo-kids, it's not clear they can.As a direct consequence of the arrival a few years ago of high-bandwidth fiber-to-the-home, many cinema viewers have also become accustomed to a wide range of offerings on OTT like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. This has made them aware of cinema from around the world that frankly shows that Bollywood has always been inferior in content and form, except for the film music (at least in earlier days). I was at one time a cineaste, enjoying the 20th century works of Kurosawa, Ray, Eisenstein, the Italian and French masters, Bergman, and the Indian New Wave. It was easy to dismiss the cinematic quality of the Mumbai film industry; but it has always been influential, and has set the narrative about India both internally and in the developing world, as well as Russia and Japan. For a variety of reasons (including simple prejudice), the Mumbai film industry has not been able to make a mark on Western audiences, and RRR is the first Indian film to make waves in the US market. In a positive write-up about why RRR deserves an Oscar, perhaps for Best Picture (yes, not for Best International Feature), Douglas Laman suggests that Indian films have been unfairly ignored (h/t Hari G).Thank you for reading Shadow Warrior. This post is public so feel free to share it.The fact is that all three of the films that became visible successes in 2022 (along with other big box-office successes KGF 2, Ponniyin Selvan, Pushpa) have origins outside the formulaic Mumbai industry, and it may well be the beginning of a trend. The three are distinctive and different, and it is arguable that they are archetypes of three types or even three genres of cinema. Cinema as spectacleRRR is cinema as spectacle (harking back to the big Hollywood productions whose intent it was to awe); The Kashmir Files is realistic, almost documentary in tone; and Kantara, the most difficult to precisely pigeonhole, is impressionistic, a cultural phenomenon immersing you in a world that you must be an insider to fully appreciate. RRR is the easiest for audiences to appreciate, because it compels suspension of disbelief, and draws you into its make-believe world with its fantastic stunts and subtle theme of rebellion against authority and cruel white colonialism (which appeals to the newly woke sentiment of film fans especially in the US). It is cinema as entertainment; the dances and the swashbuckling take center stage with the buddy story while the freedom struggle is sort of in the background.In a sense this kind of cinema is the lineal descendant of the story-tellers and bards of old. In India we had the katha-kalakshepam artists and traveling theater troupes telling/performing stories from the Puranas. Similarly, in many places there were shadow-puppet shows, again with heroic stories from the epics (like the wayang kulit of Java). Children would sit breathless often in dim lamplight, entranced by tales of brave warriors and fair maidens. SS Rajamouli, the director of RRR, is in that tradition: he tells tall tales, and he does it well. In fact, his two Baahubali films were masterpieces of the art, and they were among the very best Indian films in decades. Gorgeous sets, glorious set-piece battles, beautiful princesses, treachery, stalwart warriors, noble companions, fearsome villains – the works. And they were entirely believable because they were epics set in the (distant) mythical past, fables. Hollywood used to specialize in these too: remember Ben Hur and the like? Or even Kurosawa's Ran, Seven Samurai and Kagemusha. Therein lies my small gripe about RRR: since it is set in the recent past, I found it hard to engage with the superhuman stunts and the dance sequences, which were quite appropriate in the Baahubali films. Okay, that's just me.This also probably means that Rajamouli will be snatched away by Hollywood's rich ecosystem, as has happened to talented Hong Kong and Australian directors, who moved on to bigger and better things and global fame after relocating. That would be good for him, but bad for Indian film. Realist cinema, including cinema verite I am a fan of the understated and realistic school, having always preferred the low-key off-Bollywood film, such as Charulata, Pather Panchali, Bhuvan Shome, Chomana Dudi and in particular in Malayalam Uttarayanam, Thampu, Elippathayam. There is a subset of this realism, the class of historical film that does not veer into propaganda, for instance the Soviet masterpiece Battleship Potemkin or the Jewish-holocaust epic Schindler's List.Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, who created The Kashmir Files, is known for his powerful and hard-hitting contemporary portrayals of Indian culture. His Buddha in a Traffic Jam was an indictment of the ‘Urban Naxal' phenomenon that seems to have infiltrated academia and media, and which, one could cogently argue, is a grave and existential threat to the nation. All of us who lived through the dark days of the 1990s and remember the newspaper headlines about Jammu and Kashmir then knew terrible things happened there to the minority population: a violent, religion-motivated ethnic cleansing. But much of this was swept under the carpet in the interest of some Nehruvian-Stalinist secularism. Unlike for other peoples who were targeted and exterminated, there has been no truth and reconciliation for Kashmiri Hindus.The Kashmir Files is almost entirely based on actual, well-documented atrocities against a defenseless civilian population, slightly fictionalized, and it is a damning indictment of the fecklessness of the Indian State, and in particular of the mindset that allowed the murders, rapes, and ethnic cleansing of Indian citizens by foreign-funded terrorists. [Note the Jammu attacks on Jan 2, 2023 as well: Hindus targeted and shot, and IEDs left in the house].That an Israeli leftist film-maker dared to deride TKF as ‘vulgar propaganda' as the head of the jury of the government-sponsored International Film Festival of India 2022 shows that the pusillanimity of the Indian State continues to this day. (I was also reminded of the powerful Malayalam Piravi, about one of the young men who ‘disappeared' during the Emergency.) But nothing takes away from the reality of the Kashmir holocaust; TKF is as chilling, and as accurate, a portrait as the Killing Fields was of Pol Pot's Cambodian holocaust of the 1970s. Thanks for reading Shadow Warrior! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Cultural and spiritual phenomenonKantara is a difficult-to-define film, because it doesn't fit into a neat category. I wish I could say it was like Kurasawa's works, for example Rashomon, which immerse you into medieval Japan without apology or explanation. But Kurosawa was deeply influenced not only by traditional Japanese literature and theater, but also by Western film and theater traditions, and therefore his work is pretty much immediately understandable to a Western audience. Not so with Kantara. It is hard enough for many Indians to relate to the film; I imagine it would be well-nigh impossible for those from a non-Hindu frame of mind to do so. Even among Hindus, quite a few were baffled and could not relate to it. I was induced to see it by a wonderful review by the photographer Gowri Subramanya, and my expectations were sky-high.I could immediately understand and relate to the idea that there are spirits all around, a typically Hindu view. Thinking about it later, I remembered O V Vijayan's Little Ones, about benign family spirits that appeared as little dancing points of light, always there in times of trouble. But many Hindus might find it hard to relate to.I too had a bit of a hard time relating to the protagonist Siva's (played by director Rishab Shetty himself) wayward life: all the drinking and boar-hunting and the ‘bro' life irritated me because I wanted him to be the bhoota kola spirit dancer that he avoided becoming. (Spoiler alert) But in the end, he cannot evade his destiny, and in a glorious apotheosis he does become the fearsome Guliga. I later realized he had to go through his Hero's Journey (as Nambi did in Rocketry): that was what the story was all about. Maybe I was primed to appreciate Kantara, as Malabar's theyyams are almost identical to the bhoota kola in neighboring Tulunadu. I have watched, at dusk, the awe-inspiring appearance of the thee-poti, or the Devi with fire; and the Gulikan, the fierce guardian deity. They appeal to me, for I believe in this land and its ancient autochthonic deities. And here's an interesting dance interpretation of varaharoopam by two Kerala women. Varaha Roopam|Dance choreography |Pooja and Mariya |KantaraBut a lot of Hindus have been gaslighted and taught in school to disdain the gods of their ancestors; they have picked up half-baked Western, Abrahamic prejudices, which in the final analysis are based on blind faith that is doctrinally defined to be unquestionable. They are apologetic, and may try to ‘explain' the Hindu world-view to those who are programmed to not comprehend. If you will pardon my introducing a personal note, this is very much like what happened when the late Varsha Bhosle and I started writing unapologetic Hindu nationalist columns on rediff.com around 1995. They resonated with many; but others, nurtured on standard leftie fare, fulminated against us as though we violated their deeply held beliefs. Well, actually, yes. I have seen innumerable films that either demonize Hinduism (almost the entire oeuvre of Urduwood) or try to present a sanitized face for Western consumption. Kantara is the first film I have seen that presents Hindu beliefs as itihasa (iti-hasa, thus it is and was). This is the way things are. Deal with it. The fact that these three films of three different genres were successful – and the intensely patriotic Rocketry: The Nambi Effect was a hit too – is a tremendous boost for India. It's time to move away from self-flagellating mediocrity to proudly present Indian cinema as part of a cultural renaissance, as Japan, Hong Kong and Korea have done in the past. 1750 words, 1 Jan 2023 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com

Azim Khamisa is an inspiration. This is a powerful episode where Azim shares then and now. It was wonderful to hear the update on Tony Hicks and his Grandfather as well. Please enjoy this special episode.Following the loss of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness. This amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (www.TKF.org) and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions. Founded by Azim Khamisa in honor of his son, the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF) was established in 1995 after Tariq Khamisa, a 20-year-old college student was killed by Tony Hicks, a 14-year-old gang member. Tony became the first child in California under the age of 16 to be convicted as an adult. He was sentenced 25 years to life in prison. Believing there were “victims on both ends of the gun,” Tariq's father, Azim Khamisa, reached out in forgiveness to Tony's grandfather, Ples Felix, to begin the process of healing; together they established TKF. TKF's goal is to stop youth violence through education, mentorship, and community service programs.Hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, former President Bill Clinton, and Al Gore, Azim carries his inspirational message of forgiveness, peace, leadership, and hope into a world in desperate need of each.

On episode 105 Toronto podcasters Erin Hynes and Kattie Laur, host and producer of the ethical travel show 'Alpaca My Bags', sit down with Montreal astronomer (and recent Busan/Jeju tourist) Trevor Kjorlien for a round-table conversation on ethical travel, the end of the 'Golden Age' of flying and how to approach international travel in an era of climate crisis with TKF host Andre Goulet and new associate producer Gennie Kim Pimmental.Subscribe to Alpaca My Bags wherever you get your podcasts and at https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/alpaca-my-bags-responsible-travel-podcast/id1449041086Find out more about Trevor's work at https://plateauastro.com/

How did The Kashmir Files come to be made? Surinder Kaul, one of the architects behind it joins Sanjay Dixit and tells about the difficulty in convincing Bollywood to do this subject. Also we discuss why Bollywood boycotted the TKF!

“Sometimes in deep trauma, there is a spark of clarity.” That is a quote from today’s guest, Azim Khamisa. His personal life experiences taught him the practice of compassion, forgiveness, and peacemaking - something we and our world need more of. Azim became a peace activist after losing his 20-year-old son Tariq to a tragic, gang-related murder in 1995. Out of unspeakable grief and despair, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness. This amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (www.TKF.org) and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions. Azim Khamisa is an author, thought leader, and international inspirational speaker. He has received over 80 national and international awards for his work and has written several books, including The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit: How to Bounce Back from Life’s Hardest Hits. He also conducts public workshops and training programs in both the corporate world and the nonprofit sector to foster effective, purposeful, and impactful leadership through the process of forgiveness. Over the last 25 years, he has helped thousands of children, families, professionals, and management teams. “Azim has had a positive impact on my life as I have applied the power of forgiveness in my own relationships with family, friends, and in business. It has given me a sense of relief, and joy and alleviated pain. I encourage everyone to take the concept of forgiveness to heart to heal ourselves, our relationships, families, and communities.” Simon Vetter Discussion Points The tragic specifics of his son’s murder in 1995 What the path of forgiveness can to do to individuals and communities Some staggering statistics on kids killing kids in the U.S. Four steps to find and practice forgiveness Embrace the process of grief - practice healthy ways to work through grief Forgiveness will change your life’s trajectory and possibly blow your mind! Restorative justice and its societal impact The five questions to ask in the restorative justice movement How to apply forgiveness and restorative justice in the corporate world Words to live by: “Forgiveness is the crown jewel of personal freedom” Teaming Up Conversations is powered by Stand Out International, and hosted by Simon Vetter. He is an expert on behavior and culture change. He trains and enables teams to create high-performing organizations. Resources: Azim Khamisa Website Books by Azim Khamisa Simon Vetter Website Simon Vetter LinkedIn

From politics to Bollywood to defying halalonomics, Hindu Awareness seems to be delivering a Hindu Rashtra spirit. Sanjay Dixit talks to Rajesh Kumar Singh about the response in North India to Himanta Biswa, resounding victory of Yogi, tremendous success of films like TKF and RR, and flops of big names, as also the rise of a movement against halal in Karnataka.

PolicyWTF: Learning Everyday From GST This section looks at egregious public policies. Policies that make you go: WTF, Did that really happen?- RSJMany years ago, I went out for dinner with a client in Paris. It was a nice restaurant. Soon, the wines started flowing, escargots were polished off and I was educated on the mother sauces of French cuisine. The lark was on the wing, the snail was on the thorn plate, the client was footing the bill, God was in his heaven, and all was right with the world etc. You get the picture. Then late (very late) into the evening, desserts were served. And I was served pain perdu. It looked like French toast. It tasted like French toast. But here it sat staring at me as a dessert. For a moment I thought we had dined for so long that we had crossed over to breakfast. But no. This was still dinner time. And here was pain perdu. It was then I added French toast to my list of food items that are difficult to categorise. The Bombay falooda tops the list. For good reasons. After all, what is a falooda? Sevai ki kheer? Icecream? Basil seeds or sago pudding? Jelly with milk and syrup? There’s no answer. There cannot be any. Except, maybe it is 42.However, things have changed in the past few years. I have gotten the answer to such existential food queries of mine from an unlikely source.GST.The GST appellate authority for advance ruling (AAR) of various states has been a steady source of insights on this topic. I have learnt the difference between barfi and chocolate barfi – one is a sweet, the other a chocolate; what’s the essence of falooda – it is icecream, everything else is incidental; is paratha different from parotta – yes, big time; is 100% wheat paratha different from roti and khakra – of course, it is; are basundi and badam milk sweets or are they beverages – they are beverages; is a biscuit with chocolate coating a biscuit; is a chocolate with wafer coating a chocolate – well, the jury is still out on this one. I could go on. AAAR has always come to the rescue. See here and here (section 2).Adding to this long list of nuggets of wisdom was the Haryana AAAR last week. Here’s the ET reporting on pizza and pizza toppings:“A pizza topping is not a pizza and hence should be classified differently and levied a higher 18% goods and services tax (GST), the Haryana appellate authority for advance ruling (AAAR) has ruled. This could complicate taxation for several pizza brands, especially when the pizzas are sold within a hotel or restaurant, said tax experts.GST rates on pizzas differ on the basis of how they are prepared and sold. A pizza sold and eaten within a restaurant attracts 5% GST, the pizza base bought separately attracts 12% while a pizza delivered at home attracts 18% GST.The AAAR ruled on March 10 that pizza topping should face 18% GST as its preparation method is different from that of a pizza. It considered all the ingredients used in a topping and concluded that while a pizza topping is sold as a "cheese topping" it's not really cheese and hence should attract higher taxes.The authority ruled that pizza topping contains "vegetable fat" as a substantial portion, being 22% of the ingredients, and hence, it does not qualify to be categorised as 'processed cheese' or a type of cheese. Pizza topping would merit classification as 'food preparation', it said.Tax experts said GST rates could depend on three tests - common parlance test, end use test or ingredients test - and that often tax rates could differ how a product is categorised. Cheese, for example, is taxed at a lower rate if it is called "fat" or processed food preparation.”This is the kind of clarity I always wanted in life.The unintended benefits of GST through the AAAR clarifications on food items have been tremendous. Those who ask ‘show me an example of a good public policy’, should take note of this.PS: Check out how the inverted duty structure of GST creates professional refund cheaters in edition #50.India Policy Watch: The Kashmir FilesInsights on burning policy issues in India- RSJThere’s a new film in town. The Kashmir Files (TKF). It is so good that even the super busy PM has recommended it. Ministers have tweeted about it in glowing terms. State governments have given their staff a holiday to watch it. I have seen news anchors comparing it favourably with Schindler’s List. I guess a new wave of cinema is upon us. What a time to be alive. Let me admit I haven’t watched it yet, the philistine that I am. So, I cannot say much about the merits of the film. Not that it has made much of a difference to the prospects of the film. The film is a huge commercial success without my patronage. And that merits a discussion.From what I have read about the film, it is a semi-fictional account of the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) from the valley in the early 90s. It traces the events leading to the exodus, the hardship faced by the community during those days and the tragedy of being uprooted from your homeland with the prospect of never going back. Like most displaced communities around the world, the KPs have shown remarkable resilience in building back their lives since. They have gone about doing it in a manner that reflects the ethos of a gentle and graceful community. The many KPs I have met (we all have had them in our colleges) always spoke of those days with a sense of loss and anguish. But never rancour. It is what always struck me about them. The director, it appears, has taken this rich screenplay material and mounted a film that has drawn unqualified praise from the partisans of the BJP. The reaction from the opposite camp has been on expected lines too. That it is a propaganda film weaponising the tragedy of a community to sustain the ongoing campaign to vilify Muslims in India. Like many debates in contemporary India, I suspect this debate will be settled with the film earning billions at the box office in the shortest time. Or another vanity metric of this kind. The majority will have then spoken. Everybody will have to calm down. The Right Reason To Make The FilmI have written in earlier editions about the value of encouraging contesting narratives about our history in the public domain. One of the mistakes in the early years of our independence was that we didn’t let this happen as much. An ‘establishment’ was created that dominated academics, culture and arts which swore by liberty and free speech but muzzled other voices than their own. The state often supported this overtly. There might have been compulsions of the moment then for the state to have propped up a narrative. But this continued far too long and over time turned into a cabal. This meant alternative narratives festered on the fringes with limited academic rigour or challenge. And when their moment came, as it always does, these loose and phantasmagoric versions have taken over social media. You can challenge a book that’s published based on some research. But how do you counter millions of fake WhatsApp messages that are sent out every day to create new history? The eventual outcome of suppressing alternative voices is always worse. John Stuart Mill, while laying down his three arguments in favour of free speech in Chapter 2 of On Liberty, had warned about this. We now see the impact of this around us. This is the reason I believe we should welcome other voices. Our revulsion to them means nothing in the long run. For instance, I read the couple of well documented biographies of Savarkar that have come out of late. I’m no fan of the man. But there are many who are and it is worth having a full account of his life to understand the present moment. The books about him have been challenged both on their content and their message. There are debates about plagiarism of passages, poor research, and reproducing right-wing bile directly from his autobiography into the books. But they are out there for others to read and to criticise. You get a somewhat complete picture of a complex man like Savarkar; warts and all. The criticism of the books makes you more aware of the issues involved and hopefully, you will have fewer WhatsApp messages in family groups about the unproven myth of Savarkar. This should be seen as a net positive social outcome. Better than no books on him. So, my starting position on a film like The Kashmir Files emerges from there. For long there’s the argument made that if you don’t like the left-wing slant in arts and cinema, why don’t you write your own books and make your own films? So, why should anyone complain if these books and films are being made? They may have dubious artistic merits and they may even be unvarnished propaganda but let that be debated in public. It is not that left-wing art didn’t have these faults. History has shown this works out better than suppressing them.And The Wrong ReasonsWith that point on principle out of the way, let’s move on. What interests me more is the question of the role of art in society and what does the phenomenon of TKF reveal about India today.There’s the question of truth here. A lot of discussion about the film has been about its thinly fictionalised storyline that plays fast and loose with facts. Importantly, the partisans of the film have promoted it as a work that tells the ‘truth’ about what happened to the KPs of the valley. There are two problems here. One, all art is a pursuit of a truth of some kind. But it is just that. A pursuit. TKF is a film, regardless of its merit, that pursues a version of truth its makers believe in. That cannot ever be absolute. Art must make what’s invisible, visible. In that limited way only, it serves the truth. So, this relentless campaign to posit this as the only truth about what happened in the valley is dangerous. The exodus of the KPs didn’t spontaneously emerge out of a vacuum. There was half-a-century history to it that’s riddled with wars, false promises and a sense of alienation. And there’s a timeline to Kashmir history after the exodus too that includes the highest military presence in any piece of land in the world, killing of the innocents and upending of lives. TKF will contribute to this composite truth. It cannot replace it. History is always ambiguous. What really happened and why are shape-shifting monsters. We all are in the Proustian search for lost time. Even personal memory gets addled over the years. So what will you make of collective memory? You can only have versions of it.Two, I have an instinctive suspicion of the state promoting a work of art on an ideological basis. The state can be a patron as it has been for ages. It must create an environment for art to thrive. But when it weighs in on what’s good art and what’s not, understand that things have gone wrong. I’m not inclined to draw lazy parallels while writing here. But the experience of Soviet and Nazi attempts in using arts for the political end is too recent to be forgotten. Like Adorno wrote, “all art is an uncommitted crime.” It breathes because it challenges power and dominant narratives. Once it moves in lockstep with the state, it loses its vitality. Because soon works of art will be created to retrofit what pleases the state. Then there’s no pursuit of any truth. It all becomes in service of the state. What remains is propaganda.As Camus wrote in his famous essay on art, Create Dangerously (1957):“To create today is to create dangerously. Any publication is an act, and that act exposes one to the passions of an age that forgives nothing. Hence the question is not to find out if this is or is not prejudicial to art. The question, for all those who cannot live without art and what it signifies, is merely to find out how, among the police force of so many ideologies, the strange liberty of creation is possible. It is not enough to say in this regard that art is threatened by the powers of the State. If that were true, the problem would be simple: the artist fights or capitulates. The problem is more complex, more serious too as soon as it becomes apparent that the battle is waged within the artist himself.…Of what could art speak, indeed? If it adapts itself to what the majority of our society wants, art will be a meaningless recreation. If it blindly rejects that society, if the artist makes up his mind to take refuge in his dream, art will express nothing but a negation. In this way we shall have the production of entertainers or of formal grammarians, and in both cases, this leads to an art cut off from living reality.…Consequently, its (art’s) only aim is to give another form to a reality that it is nevertheless forced to preserve as the source of its emotion. In this regard, we are all realistic and no one is. Art is neither complete rejection nor complete acceptance of what is. It is simultaneously rejection and acceptance, and this why it must be a perpetually renewed wrenching apart.”The question of TKF as a work of art therefore cannot be separated from what purpose is it serving in today’s India. Is it being used to learn lessons from the past? What does the story of the exodus of a minority community at midnight with a handful of valuables and a heart full of memories teach us? I think the only lesson Kant (Immanuel) would have asked us to take is that which can be applied universally. And that is a society must protect its minorities. The majority shouldn’t turn their heads away when something similar happens again. The moral question then is simple. Is that the lesson that’s being learnt from TKF? Is that why it is a runaway hit? You know the answer as well as I do. Maybe these are big goals for a mere film. So, let’s narrow it. Is the film helping KPs in anyway? Or is it driving a wedge that makes a return to their homelands more distant? Some see the mere act of telling the story of KPs in the way it has been shown as a salve for their wounds. Maybe it is a salve. Maybe it is reopening of old wounds. Maybe it is both. That’s for the KPs to decide. What is the rest of India being asked to learn from it? There are only uncomfortable answers here. Its success tells us something about the times it has been made. Cinematically, I can bet TKF is no Schindler’s List. I don’t need to watch it to state that. We don’t need to declare holidays for people to watch it. If we want to watch a great film about India on a holiday, “uska prabandh kiya ja chuka hai.” It has been arranged. We show that great film every year across TV channels on October 2. Watch it. There’s always something new to learn for anyone who holds humanity dear.The instrumental use of art for political ends is a frontier. When you cross that, you are in strange territory. The success of TKF at the box office points us only in one direction.It is called an ‘andha kuan’ in Hindi.PolicyWTF: Pension Troubles are BackThis section looks at egregious public policies. Policies that make you go: WTF, Did that really happen?- Pranay KotasthaneLong-time readers of this newsletter know that I have cited the civil services pension reform in 2004 as an example of a policy success because the government was able to align cognitive maps in a manner that generated little backlash and protests. Until 2004, Indian governments promised to pay their employees’ pensions from the money collected from future taxpayers. Unlike in the private sector, where employees and the employer together contribute towards an employee’s pension fund, government employees bore no such responsibility. As a result, the burgeoning pension bill led the government to change its stance in 2004. Through the reform, any employee joining the union government from April 1, 2004, contributed a part of their salary to their pension fund and the contribution was to be matched by the government. Over time, state governments (except West Bengal) implemented this reform.To ensure that this doesn’t mean going back on past promises, this reform was applied only to new recruits, which immediately disarmed powerful unions of existing employees. Secondly, new employees effectively received a salary hike of 10 per cent, which was the government’s contribution to their pension fund. Finally, armed forces personnel were kept out of this reform given the short service term of non-officers. Quite a fair proposition, one would think. Good economics intersects with good politics; all bases covered; cognitive maps aligned. Well, not quite. Good economics needs a sustained cover of good politics throughout the policy life-cycle. Without the latter, the former has no chance. Having implemented the reform, governments forgot the need for good politics. The result is that in the last couple of weeks, two states—Rajasthan and Chattisgarh—have gone back to the old pension system. Some others are contemplating a similar move. I don’t need to explain why this rollback is terrible. But just to drive the point home, Rajasthan today spends more than half of all the revenue it raises, on pensions and salaries of state government employees. As Mehrishi & Sane write, this implies six per cent of families in Rajasthan corner 56 per cent of all the state taxes and state fees paid by Rajasthan’s residents. By rolling back the reform, the Rajasthan government is going one step further in increasing this unfair redistribution. Future generations will be left holding the can of these ballooning pensions of today’s government employees. The important question is: why the need for this rollback? The cynical reason is electoral politics. Both Rajasthan and Chattisgarh are due for elections next year and the state government is wooing the powerful lobby of government employees at the expense of faceless, dispersed citizens. However, there is another structural reason emanating from poor politics, like in the case of the now-abandoned farm laws. The employees under the reformed pension scheme, who are starting to retire now, have received much smaller pensions than their older counterparts. This has led to protests to overturn the pension reform completely. State governments are responding to these protests. And hence, it’s important to take this concern seriously. We can understand this phenomenon better using a framework from the 1970 book Why Men Rebel? by American political scientist Ted Gurr. Gurr claimed that one of the reasons why people rebel is relative deprivation. The greater the difference between their perception of “what we deserve” and “what we are getting”, the higher their propensity to protest or rebel.In the case of pensions, the reference point for “what we deserve” is the inflation-linked and unsustainable pensions that the older retirees were getting. The perceived levels of “what we are getting” is already quite low because of implementation issues. Employee and government contributions to the funds have been delayed many times over, a concern the CAG has repeatedly raised. The gap between these two perceptions—the relative deprivation—is quite high, and hence the protests. While this model is descriptive, it can also be extended to offer some lessons in politics. According to this framework, the government’s aim should be to reduce the sense of relative deprivation. This can be theoretically achieved in two ways. One, by making it clear that “what the pensioners are getting” is not that bad a deal. This can be achieved by resolving the implementation issues and modifying the scheme to allow the pensioners to opt for higher market-linked exposure. The same effect can also be achieved by communicating how government employees are already much better placed in comparison to the people employed outside the government, in an economy marred by the COVID-19 shock. Two, by adopting a realist strategy that lowers the pensioners’ perception of “what they deserve”. This is a difficult political strategy as it can backfire: who likes to hear that they don’t deserve the absolute best? But this narrative can be created by highlighting the unsustainable current pension burden and its impact on the economy and future generations. In the current scheme of things, neither of these two strategies has been tried. Governments thought that the pension game-set-match had been done in 2004. 18 years later, they are realising that a lot still needs to be done. The Union government is masterful in creating and shaping narratives. That skill, for once, is much-desired here, lest a promising policy success turns into a grave policy error.*The title of the edition is from L.P. Hartley’s 1953 novel “The Go-Between”Advertisement: If you enjoy the themes we discuss in this newsletter, consider taking up the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy course. Intake for the next cohort is open. 12-weeks, fully online, designed with working professionals in mind, and most importantly, guaranteed fun and learning. Do not miss.HomeWorkReading and listening recommendations on public policy matters[Paper & Podcast] This Ideas of India conversation is not to be missed. The linked paper on why economic growth is a necessary and sufficient requirement for developing countries to meet their citizens’ basic needs is a must-read for all public policy students. [Podcast] The ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea is back in the public discourse. We discuss the problems with this idea in the latest Puliyabaazi.[Note] A work-in-progress compilation of opinions in Indian media about the India-Russia relationship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit publicpolicy.substack.com

This week we check in with TKF's Giants Fan Correspondent Sean O'Donnell to talk about how the NL West and Wild Card races are shaping. He tries to cheer the Pads fans up from the rarified air of having his team secured as the best team in baseball and gives insight into how it was to watch this team get built. Then they chat about the 2021 baseball card industry and Sean and Nick's YouTube show Talks Chrome! 

The dodgers and Padres played three games at Petco. The TKF guys talk about it.

Join us as we chat with Azim Khamisa about the healing power of forgiveness.  Azim lost his only son Tariq to a senseless gang-related murder in 1995. Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness, and went on to mentor the gang member who killed his son Tariq, and forged a friendship with the Grandfather of his son's murderer.  This powerful choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions. His foundation commits to end the continuing cycle of violence among youth. He also offers workshops to help others learn how they can free themselves through the power of forgiveness. Azim is a thought leader, peace activist, international inspirational speaker, and an author of 5 books. You may have seen him on his Ted Talk titled "What comes after tragedy? Forgiveness,” which has over 1 million views.  For more information visit TKF.org and AsimKhamisa.com.To stay connected with Better Place Project and for updates and behind the scenes info, please follow us on social mediaInstagram: @BetterPlaceProj  To follow Steve & Erin on Instagram:@SteveNorrisOfficial @ErinorrisFacebook: Facebook.com/BetterPlaceProjectPodcastTwitter: @BetterPlaceProjEmail: BetterPlaceProjectPodcast@gmail.com

Sungur Savran'ın Devrimci Marksizm Dergisinin 41-42 sayılı Kış-Bahar 2020 sayısında yer alan yazısının sesli kaydı! Türkiye Komünist Fırkası'nın kuruluşunu, kuruluş kongresinin özelliklerini, kuruluşun anlamını ve TKF'yi bir parti olarak ayırt eden özellikleri ele aldığı yazıda Sungur Savran, önce TKF'nin bir büyük devrimci anaforun ürünü olduğunu vurguluyor. TKF'ye hayat veren, Ekim devriminin yanı sıra Alman ve Macar devrimleri ile Osmanlı-Türkiye topraklarının yüzyılın ilk çeyreğindeki büyük sarsıntısıdır ona göre. Savran TKF kuruluş kongresinin Türkiye'de var olan komünist grupları Bakû'deki teşkilatla birleştirme ve tek bir komünist parti kurma anlamında aynı zamanda bir birlik kongresi olarak görülmesi gerektiğine işaret ediyor. Ama en çok üzerinde durduğu, yazının başlığına da yansıyan düşüncedir: TKF, 20. yüzyılda Türkiye'de kurulmuş olan diğer bütün sosyalist-komünist partilerden farklı olarak, her yönüyle, programıyla, tüzüğüyle, bir Enternasyonal'in üyesi olmasıyla bu topraklarda bir Bolşevik parti örneğidir. Savran, partinin kuruluş sürecini, hem partinin organik olarak Komintern'in bir ürünü olduğunu, hem de kendine özgü özellikleri olan İslam toplumları içinde gelişen genel komünist hareketin bir parçası olarak, “Güney Türklerinin partisi” olarak oluşumunu vurgulamak amacıyla ele alıyor. Ayrıca programın ve tüzüğün TKF'nin Bolşevik karakterini en açıkça ortaya koyan özelliklerini de teker teker inceliyor. Sungur Savran'ın yazısının yer aldığı Devrimci Marksizm dergisinin 41-42 sayısının tamamını linkten okuyabilir, Devrimci Marksizm dergisine aşağıdaki kanallardan ulaşabilir, takip edebilirsiniz. http://www.devrimcimarksizm.net/ Facebook: Devrimci Marksizm Twitter: @DevMarksizm E-posta: iletisim@devrimcimarksizm.net

This week the guys discuss the Astros series, Manny Machado winning NL Player of the week, and AJ Preller’s tough decisions coming ahead.Please vote TKF for best local podcast.

In dieser Folge werden gleich 3 spannende Chatbot-Aspekte behandelt:1. Chatbots als Teil einer gesamten Kommunikations-Kampagne in Kombination mit einer Webseiten-Neugestaltung2. Chatbots, die eine anonyme Kommunikation vor allem bei "heiklen" Themen, wie Geschlechtskrankheiten ermöglichen3. Tipps und Tricks, wie ihr als Agentur das Thema Chatbots bei euren Kunden platziertSophie Hundertmark interviewt Alexander Fürer von TKF Kommunikation und gemeinsam besprechen sie das Projekt Dr. Gay.

Azim Khamisa is an author, thought leader, peace activist, and international inspirational speaker. Following the loss of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness. This amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (www.TKF.org) and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions. Rick and Azim talk all about forgiveness, sadness, hope, life and so much more.

Hannah MacInnes joins Winnie Lau, a senior officer with The Pew Charitable Trusts' Preventing Ocean Plastics project, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Winnie Lau is a senior officer with Pew's preventing ocean plastics project, which aims to propose economically and politically feasible strategies to reduce the global ocean plastic pollution problem. She has also worked on Pew's international conservation unit, developing strategies, new projects, and partnerships in Asia.Before joining Pew, she was the climate change science and technology adviser for the United States Agency for International Development's mission to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. She also served as manager of the Marine Ecosystem Services Program at Forest Trends, as well as a science and technology policy fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science at the U.S. State Department.Winnie holds a bachelor's degree in integrative biology and environmental sciences from the University of California, Berkeley and a doctorate in oceanography from the University of Washington.

Azim Khamisa is an author,a social, peace activist,a thoughtful leader, and inspirational speaker.  He earns his reputation after his 20-year-old son, Tariq, was gun down when he was delivering pizzas in January 1995 by Tony Hicks, a 14-year-old gang member, in a random act of gang violence. Out of unspeakable grief and despair, he was inspired to transform his loss through the miraculous power of forgiveness. Believing that there were “victims at both ends of the gun,” Azim forgave Tony and founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to break the cycle of youth violence by saving lives, teaching peace, and planting seeds of hope in their future. One month after establishing the foundation, he invited Ples Felix, Tony’s grandfather and guardian, to join him. Together since November 1995, both men have reached half a million elementary, middle, and high school students and many more millions through social media, television, radio and print interviews, guiding the youth to choose a peacemaker’s life of non-violence and forgiveness. Azim has given over 1,000 presentations to over a million students worldwide and has served as TKF's founder and chairperson for over 23 years.  He is the author of four books and has been featured countless times in local, national and international media. In 2017.   I was Able to meet Azim Khamisa in one of the Rotary international conference in Las Veges, I found out Azim was born in Kenya, Africa. and grow up in Uganda during Idda Amen and educated in England in mathematics. They were able to flew Uganda to USA in early seventy hoping to get a better education for their children. He has over 45 years of experience as a successful international investment banker. Azim provides an external business perspective to the governance and operations of TKF. He has committed his life to halting the continuing cycle of violence among youth.

Hannah MacInnes joins Simon Widmer, Lead of the Circular Design Programme at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Simon is leading the circular design programme, an initiative to engage and support designers and creators in re-designing everything for a circular economy. Transitioning towards a circular economy is one of the biggest creative challenges of our time and it requires new mindsets and design approaches. Simon helped co-create the Circular Design Guide a freely available online toolkit that combines design thinking with a circular economy perspective. Previously, he has been a project manager in the New Plastics Economy initiative and involved in writing the report “Rethinking the Future of Plastics”, where he experienced first-hand the importance of design in enabling a plastics system that works.

Hannah MacInnes joins Elisabeth Whitebread, Marine Plastics Programme Manager at Fauna & Flora International from April 2018 to July 2019 (now at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership), at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.

Hannah MacInnes joins Carl Gustaf Lundin, the Principal Marine and Polar Scientist of the Global Marine and Polar Programme for IUCN, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Carl Gustaf Lundin is the Principal Marine and Polar Scientist of the Global Marine and Polar Programme for IUCN and he is responsible for the scientific and technical content of IUCN in this field. Prior to taking on this role in the fall of 2018 he was the Director of the programme for 17 years.  As the Director he was responsible for the development and management of the programme in Oceans and Coastal Governance, particularly in the High Seas and the Polar Regions, and to build partnership for conservation of marine protected areas, ecosystems, endangered marine species. Ocean Communication, fundraising and development of public information material was also part of his responsibilities. He built a team of 40 people working in 18 countries.  Before joining IUCN in 2001 he worked for The World Bank for more than 12 years, dealing with the effect on nature from port construction, shipping and other marine resources management issues. He received a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Uppsala University in his native Sweden, and a Licentiate in Philosophy, Natural Resources Management from Stockholm University.

Hannah MacInnes joins Philipp Baier, founder of Cleanwave.org and owner of LifeXperiences, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Philipp Baier is founder of Cleanwave.org, a non-profit initiative that sets out to provide sustainable alternatives to single use plastic water bottles. Cleanwave has set up a network of water refill stations across the islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera, and the initiative has expanded as a social movement, working closely with government, civil society and businesses across the islands. The award winning Cleanwave documentary film ‘Out of Plastic' has been widely screened across the Balearic Islands and internationally, and the Cleanwave school program has expanded exponentially, deeply impacting children's relationship to plastic, nature and the sea.Philipp is also owner of LifeXperiences, a well established destination management company offering high-end incentive travel to the Balearics, as well as experience based travel to East and Southern Africa. Philipp is passionate about nature and he thrives best when challenged by her elements. Whether it be kitesurfing the winds, surfing the waves, or free riding on extreme mountain peaks, he is committed to combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his love for nature to create a positive impact.

Hannah MacInnes joins William Davies, General Manager of Sustainability at Swire Coca-Cola Limited, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.William is based in Hong Kong and holds an MSc in Physiology from St. Andrews University. He has been with the Swire Group for 23 years and worked for a number of their operating companies across their shipping, trucking, agriculture and aircraft maintenance businesses, in a number of countries.William is currently heading Sustainability for Swire Coca-Cola, the fifth largest bottler for The Coca-Cola Company, across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southern China and a part of the US. He helped found #Drink Without Waste – a consortium of drinks producers, retailers, NGOs, universities, think tanks, resource managers (recyclers) and a number of other high footfall well renowned companies in HK, to help address the need to keep soft drink containers from landfill and general leakage.

Hannah MacInnes joins Janine Kinzer, Head of Creative and co- founder of revolv, now muuse (multiple use), at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Janine Kinzer is Head of Creative and co- founder of revolv, now muuse (multiple use). She has a background of 11 years in brand building for several sustainable lifestyle brands and has always travelled exploring trends that flow into her creative work.  

Hannah MacInnes joins Graeme Smith, the Consumer Packaging Sustainability Manager at Mondi Group, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Graeme Smith is the Consumer Packaging Sustainability Manager at Mondi Group, a global leader in packaging, helping the world's top FMCG companies to solve their packaging needs. He has over 25 years' experience in plastic processing, developing and designing innovative solutions for many demanding applications. At Mondi he is responsible for the sustainability of all consumer packaging including flexible packaging, protective films and personal care. Graeme coordinates Mondi's sustainability R&D efforts and is key to ensuring the ambition of commitments like the Ellen Macarthur New Plastics Economy become a reality. He started his career at VitaSheet Group and has held senior positions in packaging and plastics development.

Hannah MacInnes joins Elena Parisi, Head of Sales & Marketing at Recycling Technologies, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Elena Parisi leads the Sales and Marketing department at Recycling Technologies. Originally graduated in Chemical Engineering, she specialised in Biochemical Engineering at University College London, before further education in Finance and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. Elena joined the company at the early stage of Recycling Technologies' growth and covered various commercial functions, before stepping in as the Head of Sales & Marketing. She is leading the international roll-out and finding sites for installing the RT7000 machines. Elena is currently the interface between the technical and commercial teams of RT and the petrochemical industry.

Hannah MacInnes joins Douglas Woodring, Founder and Managing Director of Ocean Recovery Alliance, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Doug Woodring is the Founder of Ocean Recovery Alliance, a non-profit organization which is focused on bringing together innovative solutions, technology, collaborations and policy to create positive improvements for the health of the ocean.  Two of its global programs were launched at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2010. He was awarded the 2018 Prince's Prize for Innovative Philanthropy from Prince Albert of Monaco. He is a United Nations Environment (UNEP) Climate Hero, and Google Earth Hero for his efforts, and has been on the advisory board of the XPrize, and The Economist's World Oceans Summit.  In 2011, he co-authored the UNEP Yearbook chapter on the danger of plastic in the ocean.  He is also the founder of the Plasticity Forum which focuses on plastic innovation, design, materials recycling and solutions, without the waste footprint, and is on the Advisory Committee of Wharton's Institute for Global Environmental Leadership.  Doug has worked in Asia for over 25 years, including four years in the asset management industry, where at Merrill Lynch Asset Management Hong Kong in 1998, he proposed the company's first global environmental technology fund.  He has been nominated three times as World Open Water Swimmer of the Year for his innovative contributions to the sport, was recently named as one of the top 50 “watermen” in the world and has been honored to be in the Int'l Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Born in Northern California, Doug has a dual master's degree from The Wharton School (MBA) and Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Environmental Economics. He has a BA from the University of California. 

De AOW leeftijd is gestegen, kennis veroudert sneller, we vergrijzen en ontgroenen. Duurzame inzetbaarheid staat hoog op de HR agenda. Welke vragen spelen er op het gebied van duurzame inzetbaarheid binnen organisaties? Onze studiogasten hebben het gevraagd aan de organisaties uit het Open Netwerk van Centraal Beheer. In de studio zijn Sascha Bruggink, Tom van Disseldorp en Martine Bolhuis. Alle drie zijn managing partner bij Centraal Beheer Open en experts op gebied van Duurzame Inzetbaarheid. In deze aflevering staan de vragen van ondermeer Dura Vermeer, Gemeente Rotterdam en TKF centraal en geven de studiogasten antwoord. Deze aflevering van People Power maken we samen met Centraal Beheer Open. Een initiatief van Centraal Beheer waarin zij werkgevers uit verschillende branches samen brengen. Hierdoor ontstaat een netwerk waarin kennis en ideeën worden uitgewisseld. Ook kansen en oplossingen worden ontwikkeld, die een werkgever nooit alleen had kunnen bedenken.

We're proud to present Singapore-based Shida Osman in conversation with TKF's Andre Goulet on 'The Podcast Show'.    TPS show notes describe the conversation as follows: “Consistency, would be the key to a successful podcast”,says Andre Goulet, podcast host of The Korea File. The conversation unveils why he chose Korea, what happened to the punk rock band that he played in, his love for Korea's architecture and why he chose Bulgogi, in the “This or That” game. Hear more of 'The Podcast Show' at https://soundcloud.com/thepodcastshowasia This conversation was recorded on September 12th, 2019.

Hannah MacInnes joins Prof. Penelope Lindeque, Head of Microplastic Research at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Prof. Penelope Lindeque is a molecular biologist with more than 20 years expertise in marine ecology. For the last 10 years her focus has included investigating the bioavailability and impact of microplastics on marine biota and has most recently included looking at solutions for microplastic pollution.  Penelope has supervised 6 PhD students researching the sources, fate and impacts of plastic in the marine environment. She has presented to the Parliamentary and Scientific committee on the problem of plastics and plankton, contributed to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) briefing on public policy issues related to marine microplastic pollution. She has published more than 50 peer reviewed papers with more than 4000 citations, she has led a number of field campaigns, most recently looking at the abundance and distribution of microplastics in coastal and open ocean areas. Her research has featured in many documentaries including Blue Planet II, Countryfile, and BBC Inside Out.  Penelope with colleagues from Exeter and Plymouth Universities were group winners of the NERC societal impact award and overall winners award - presented in London 2018.

Hannah MacInnes joins Leyla Acaroglu CEO, Creative Director and Facilitator of Disrupt Design, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Disrupt Design is led by sustainability strategist, designer and social change agent Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, recognized internationally as an expert in disruptive design, sustainability and education. Leyla has a PhD in disruptive design for social and environmental change. In addition to being a TED speaker, Leyla is a seasoned and respected author, award-winning designer, activator and educator, and was recognized in 2016 as 'Champion of the Earth' by the UNEP for her work. She started the award winning, multi-disciplinary design studio Eco Innovators in 2009, which became a leading provider of unique educational resources for design thinking and sustainability. Leyla moved on to found Disrupt Design and The UnSchool of Disruptive Design in 2014, both of which pioneered social and environmental change by and through design for clients around the world. She most recently founded the CO Project, which is the world's first 'brain spa' located on a farm in rural Portugal. Her creative work spans a variety of locations, fields and mediums, and is driven by her strong desire to influence, create, and effect positive pro-sustainability change in the world. Recent UNEP project https://www.anatomyofaction.org 

Hannah MacInnes joins Roman Peter, Co-founder of Trash Hero, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Roman was born in Switzerland, is 36 years old, and holds a BSc in Computer Science. A former Senior IT Security Engineer, he decided to travel the world in 2012, co-founding Trash Hero together with friends in 2013. Since then, he has worked full time on a voluntary basis, to support, develop and expand the organization. Trash Hero provides experiential education on the environmental impact of waste, in particular single-use plastic, and promotes practical solutions to mitigate, prevent and/or avoid the same. This is done by creating and supporting local volunteer groups that deliver programmes directly within their communities - currently numbering more than 130 in Southeast Asia and around the globe. Trash Hero proposes a holistic portfolio of programmes that take a long-term approach and directly address the impact of household plastic waste, from pre-purchase choices to correct disposal. The programmes have an indirect influence on government and corporate decision-makers by creating constituency and market support for change.

Hannah MacInnes joins Craig Leeson at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Craig Leeson, CEO of Leeson Media Int'l Ltd., is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, television presenter, and public speaker. He is the founder of Leeson Media International and chairperson of the I Shot Hong Kong Film Festival. He is also an international correspondent for Al Jazeera English, the global evangelist for Plastic Oceans International, an advisor to The Klosters Forum, and the Global Sustainability Ambassador for BNP Paribas. Previously, Craig has worked with major global broadcasters including the BBC, CNN, Bloomberg, PBS, and Australia's Channel Seven and ABC networks. He has made dozens of successful documentary films for broadcasters National Geographic Channel, Biography Channel, ESPN, Netflix, Amazon and iTunes. He made his feature-length directorial debut on the multi award-winning, internationally-acclaimed film A Plastic Ocean. His most recent project in production is a climate change documentary called The Last Glaciers.

Hannah MacInnes joins Dr. Britta Denise Hardesty, Principal Research Scientist for CSIRO's Oceans and Atmosphere, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Dr. Britta Denise Hardesty is a Principal Research Scientist for CSIRO's Oceans and Atmosphere, based in Hobart, Tasmania. She has been leading a portfolio of projects focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of plastic pollution in the oceans for the last decade or more. She currently heads a global plastics leakage project that focuses on land and sea based sources of plastic pollution at a global scale https://research.csiro.au/marinedebris/. Her work spans the threat posed by plastic pollution to the environment, wildlife, people and society. She has a strong commitment to engagement with policy makers and environmental advocates, with colleagues in the academic communities and industry. Denise regularly serves as a scientific expert to inter-governmental and national agencies, non-government organizations, and industry bodies to provide expert opinion on marine debris related matters. Her team takes a risk-based approach to addressing the issue, focusing on drivers, sources, impacts and leakage from land- and sea-based anthropogenic litter.

Hannah MacInnes joins Nina van Toulon and Marta Muslin, from the Indonesian Waste Platform, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear their personal insights on this complex topic. Nina van Toulon - Founder and Director of the Indonesian Waste Platform. Nina co-initiated the International Waste Platform, a collaboration between country hubs and networks. She brings her own experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, and a ten-year track record of network-building and event management in Indonesia's waste sector. Nina is a Dutch citizen and has been working and living in Asia since 1987.Marta Muslin - National Coordinator of the Indonesian Waste Platform which promotes collaborative approaches to tackle the marine waste issue in Indonesia. As a Bachelor of Law, Marta supports the government program to draft adequate regulation related to Waste Management. In addition, as member of Komodo Professional Diver association, and Community Project manager of Wicked Diving Komodo, she promotes the activity of Dive for Debris in Komodo National Park.

Hannah MacInnes joins Nancy Wallace, the Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Debris Program, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.The Marine Debris Program is the federal lead for researching, preventing and reducing the impacts of marine debris in the United States. Nancy was the Chair of the United Nation's Global Partnership on Marine Litter and serves as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Marine Debris Working Group Chair.  She has worked on ocean policy related issues for the past 15 years. Her work includes resource conservation with the National Park Service, developing sustainable catch limits for U.S. fisheries and efforts to improve water quality in the Gulf of Mexico.

Hannah MacInnes joins Cyrill Gutsch, Founder of Parley for the Oceans, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear his personal insights on this complex topic.Cyrill Gutsch is an award-winning designer and brand and product developer. In 1998 he created a method called Cross Intelligence, which brings a culture of collaboration to major organizations. In 2012 he decided to focus on a new client vital to us all: the oceans. He founded Parley as a collaboration network for creators, thinkers, and leaders to create awareness for the beauty and fragility of the oceans and to develop and implement strategies that can end their destruction. Cyrill was named 2017 Environmentalist of the Year by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association for his tireless work for the oceans. In 2018, Parley was named Environmental Organisation of the Year at EARTHx and Cyrill was honored with a Special Recognition Award for Innovation by the British Fashion Council.

In a break month for content, The Korea File is proud to present Singapore-based Shida Osman in conversation with TKF's Andre Goulet on 'The Podcast Show'. TPS show notes describe the conversation as follows: “Consistency, would be the key to a successful podcast”,says Andre Goulet, podcast host of The Korea File. The conversation unveils why he chose Korea, what happened to the punk rock band that he played in, his love for Korea's architecture and why he chose Bulgogi, in the “This or That” game.Hear more of 'The Podcast Show' at https://soundcloud.com/thepodcastshowasiaThis conversation was recorded on September 12th, 2019.

This episode features the all 3 members of the TKF podcast sitting in the press box avoiding 100 degree weather. It gets weird, and ultimately the weather destroys us and we end mainly talking about the Padres. Seriously, hot weather will mess you up, and make you hate Andy Green more than you actually do. We also talk about hot dogs and soft serve a lot. Like, a LOT.

This week TKF contributors Ghost of RAK and Padres Haiku stop by to chat about where they’re at leading up to the beginning of the season. They talk about Manny Machado’s first Spring Training HR, different position battles, and Ron Fowler’s latest Ben & Woods radio appearance.

Today we discuss the life-changing awareness, purpose, and power that come from forgiveness.   The ability to forgive deeply allows us to live more balanced lives and become liberated from energetic blocks and wounds from the past. We have the power within us to change everything, but first, we have to change our minds and how we see things. My guest, Azim Khamisa, shares his inspirational journey and message of forgiveness, peace, and hope. Following the loss of his only son, Tariq, due to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness. He shares his 3-step process of forgiveness, as well as a process for redemption that sets people free to enjoy a life full of richness and meaning.   We Discuss: Symptoms that often stem from a lack of forgiveness and how they impact us The 6 critical areas of forgiveness that need to be considered Thinking about forgiveness differently and addressing underlying issues Letting go of the weakness that's residing in our mind, body, and soul The necessary steps to forgiving yourself and forgiving others Letting go of resentment, anger, guilt, and other negative emotions Why forgiveness is absolutely essential for us to manifest our goals   Visit:  VoicesofCourage.us

Awake 2 Oneness Radio with Inspirational Speaker and Author Azim Khamisa on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM EDT. This show was pre-recorded. It was such an honor to have Azim as my guest!  He is demonstrating and embodying the TRUE essence of Forgiveness.  Not only has he founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), which is dedicated to teaching and inspiring forgiveness, hope and peace in students and putting an end to gang violence.  Azim is also working closely with Ples Felix, the grandfather of the 14 year boy who killed his only son Tariq, a 20 year old college student 23 years ago. Azim is an inspiration for us all!  He is hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, President Bill Clinton and Al Gore.  He carries his inspirational message of forgiveness, peace and hope into a world in desperate need of Peace and Unity.  After the murder of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless gang shooting, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness.  This amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), and the subsequent Forgiveness Movement which has reached millions. You can learn more about Azim and TKF on these websites: http://www.azimkhamisa.com/ https://tkf.org/

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Aired Sunday, 1 May 2016, 2:00 PM ETAllayah has the pleasure of introducing you to a MAN OF COMPASSION, Azim Khamisa.Azim Khamisa is an inspiration. Hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, Former President Bill Clinton and Al Gore, Azim carries his inspirational message of forgiveness, peace and hope into a world in desperate need of each. Following the loss of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness, and this amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions.About the Guest Azim KhamisaAzim Khamisa – author, activist and inspirational speaker – was born in Kenya, Africa and had early training in mathematics, economics and international finance. A successful international investment banker with over 35 years’ experience, he has conducted business in Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. A man always on the go, taking action for societal transformation, he is presently the Chairman, CEO and Founder of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), President of the Child Safety Network (CSN) and Founder and National Director of the Constant And Never Ending Improvement (CANEI) program. Committing his life to halting the continuing cycle of violence among the youth, Azim became a social activist after his 20-year-old son Tariq was senselessly murdered while delivering pizzas in January 1995 by Tony Hicks, a 14-year-old gang member. Out of unspeakable grief and despair, Khamisa was inspired to transform his loss through the miraculous power of forgiveness. Believing that there were “victims at both ends of the gun,” Azim forgave Tony and founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to break the cycle of youth violence by saving lives, teaching peace and planting seeds of hope in their future. A month after establishing the foundation, Azim invited Ples Felix, Tony’s grandfather and guardian, to join him. Together, since November 1995, the two have brought their story and message through TKF’s Violence Impact Forums. The duo has reached a half a million elementary and middle school children live and over 20 million via video programs, guiding the youth to choose a peacemaker’s life of non-violence and forgiveness. Because of his powerful story and message, Azim is a highly regarded and respected leader and a sought after speaker nationally and internationally. Having given 400 keynote address speeches all over the world – including an audience of 300,000 at the “Stand for Children” rally in Washington D.C. in 1996 – Azim has received more than 60 regional, national and international awards. Awards that include: in April 1997 the National Crime Victims Special Community Service Award presented by President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Janet Reno. In December 2002, he received the prestigious “Search for Common Ground” international award for “Building Peaceful Communities” along with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Ted Koppel. Other recent awards include 2003’s “California Peace Prize,” 2006’s “Freedom Heroes Award,” 2008’s “Death Penalty Focus Award” and “The Spirit of Crazy Horse Award,” the latter being given alongside Muhammad Ali. As well, in June 2004, Azim participated in the Synthesis Dialogues, with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, held at the Pope’s summer residence in Castelgandolfo, Italy. Azim’s profound work has been featured in the likes of The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, People Magazine, Parade Magazine, Washington Post and U.S.A. Today as well as on NBC’s Today Show, Nightly News, CBS’s Early Morning Show and KPBS’ Fresh Air. A well-traveled, multi-lingual naturalized United States citizen, Azim serves on the Board of Directors of various non-profit and for-profit boards. With various inspirational products available on his website, he is an award-winning author of the book: Azim’s Bardo – From Murder To Forgiveness – A Father’s Journey. He followed up this book in November 2007 with From Forgiveness to Fulfillment, showing the continued evolution in an unfolding story that is his path, his passion and his life. A third in the trilogy is From Fulfillment to Peace, which provides the final recipe for sustained peace. Published in 2009 by Random House was The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit: How to Bounce Back from Life’s Hardest Hits, coauthored with Jillian Quinn.Website: Azim Khamisa | Teaching Peace, Prosperity and Purpose Through the Practice of Forgiveness

On this Podcast Docket Bruce came in. Taska made an observation with the group at the Veteran’s Kian went to play college football. Empty Force QiGong Being the Cook and Complaining about the Stew Announcements Content Memberships Signup Closing Beginners Yang Tai Chi Workshop starts again Sept 19th 10am Martial Tai Chi Chuan Workshop : Take Your Tai Chi and add the Ingredients to make it work September 5th, 2015 12-4 Tai Chi Chuan Workshop Pumpkin Carvin: October 24th, 2015 5pm Newsletter went out yesterday. Get the Written Summary The show notes of this podcast will be sent to you in Our Next Newsletter Mentioned New Sciences in Goal Setting : TKF 54 TKF #17 : Push Life Force : Belonging Kungfu Podcast #55, Joe Rogan’s Critique of Kungfu and Martial Arts Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

In Podcast 58 I share Using Social media for us at TKF&TCC Students Recent Breakthrough on a Fixed Mindset Recognizing How to Apply Your Martial Training in Different Area's I walk through the Steps that I use What is a Critical Ingredient, that you must have? I added a Live Recording of a Qigong Meditation Class, where we discuss : How can you use meditation, to make a difference, Getting the mind to a point of associative thinking, connecting the dots, in Martial Arts and the World. I lead the students through a 15 minute meditation. I will put the notes and steps of this podcast in an upcoming newsletter. Also Mentioned in this Podcast : 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself: Change Your Life Forever Mindset and Attitude : Revealed thru Your Kungfu : TKF 032 Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu I want to hear from you: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Stay up to date and receive more information : Get our newsletter:www.tibetankungfu.net/newsletter Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Original Webpage : TKF 046 Student moves to the Mid-West What started as a simple meeting during the TKF 006 BaGua Cornerstones : turned into a good student and new friendship. We will miss you Dawn. Be safe in your travels and your pursuits :) A Listener asks the following question : "Good Evening Sifu, How have you been? I have really been enjoying the last couple of podcasts that you put out about physiological learning and the physical senses used in martial training. I am fascinated with the mind/body connection. I also really enjoyed the ep 45 that included the ingredients needed to master the arts(any). I have heard about Aikido being the martial arts of "love" (gentleman, philosopher, martial artist), lacking strikes and using the opponents aggression against them. I even watched a documentary on it last night. And, we have a martial arts center very close to my house that teaches this and other styles. But then I made a mistake of watching a video of Aikido vs Jui Jistu, the Aikido practitioner didn't stand much of a chance. What are your thoughts on this form? I am very interested in Bushido, but am afraid that my life doesn't align with this life style. Even if you don't have much to say about this, I would love if you could give me a tip on where I could find a style that matches my personality and life values. I really with that I lived in your neck of the woods. I love you passion for the arts, and I your philosophy really rings true to my spirit. Thanks ahead of time for your time.Patrick" I call on a couple of folks to weigh in : Lori O'Connell : very sharp lady and I like her approach to martial arts, She teaches Jiu Jitsu at Pacific Wave Jiu Jitsu  and another a man from the UK, that I have gotten to know, Iain Abernethy, he is a Karate man, and part of the World Combat Association, an organization that promotes martial arts for combat that I totally get on board with, because it is more aligned to how I was trained in martial arts and so were my classmates in the early 90's. Then I break down the question from my perspective, without my kungfu bias... um, um... okay.. I little bias.. :) Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Program is the largest school based father engagement program in the nation with over 4500 schools participating. Azim Khamisa – an author, activist and an international inspirational speaker – was born in Kenya, Africa and had early training in mathematics, economics and finance in the U.K. A successful investment banker with over 40 years of experience, he has conducted business in Africa, Middle East, Canada, USA, Europe and Asia. Presently he serves as the President of the Child Safety Network (CSN). Committing his life to halting the continuing cycle of violence among the youth, Azim became a social activist after his 20-year-old son Tariq was senselessly  murdered while delivering pizzas in January 1995 by Tony Hicks, a 14-year-old gang member. Out of grief and despair,  Khamisa was inspired to transform his loss through the power of forgiveness. Believing that there were “victims at both ends of the gun,” Azim forgave Tony and founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to break the cycle of youth violence by saving lives, empowering positive choices and teaching the principles of nonviolence and peacemaking. A month after establishing the foundation, Azim invited Ples Felix, Tony’s grandfather and guardian, to join him. Together, since November 1995, the two have brought their story and message through  TKF’s Violence Impact Assemblies. The duo has reached over a million elementary and middle school children live and over 8 million via video programs, guiding the youth to choose a peacemaker’s life of non-violence and forgiveness. Each week, WatchDOGS Radio host Keith Schumacher and co-host Chris Danenhauer discuss how this program is impacting families and schools across our nation and in four foreign countries. Please join our audience and call in with your questions and comments.

Martial Arts: Intentions and Routines 2015 Your Martial Art Program for the New Year : 2015 My first crossover. I prepared separate intros for KFP and TKF, with segments specific to each show, which I will put up front in case you listen to both podcasts. Then the main topic, Your Martial Arts Intent and Routines : 2015 is the same for each program this week.  That starts at 12:08 on this podcast. My Thank You! Kung Fu Podcasts started July 25, 2014 Episode 1 title KungFu Arrives in Europe.  The first Tibetan Kung Fu Podcast was June 18th 2014, titled Introducing the Kwoon. Some of you have listened to every show. I appreciate you allowing me the opportunity to get my kungfu legs under me. Audio quality. Formatting the show. Working out a schedule. Some of you have been here in email, some even text me now. Facebook has been great to stay in touch too. Thank you for the support, encouragement and feedback. Todays Podcast of Tibetan Kungfu : My Thank You Cart of Pain Upgrade Tumblr Shiatsu Offer : Free Workshop 2015 Intentions for Podcast of Tibetan KungFu Crossover Begins around 12:08 5 Actions to Developing Your Kung Fu / Martial Arts Direction in 2015 4 Rooms to Look Into. To see if you can find your the reasons for your practice. What is Periodization? How do I apply it to my Kungfu Training Every Well Rounded Martial is Responsible for honing two spirits. My Personal Kungfu Intentions and Routines for 2015 Mentioned in Todays Podcasts: KungFu Arrives in Europe Introducing the Kwoon KungFu Bootcamp Yang Tai Chi Course tibetankungfu.tumblr.com World Combat Association Download : Your Intentions and Routines Stay Connected with Tibetan KungFu Subscribe at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sifu-tw-smith/tibetan-kungfu-podcast?refid=stpr Coming up at SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tibetankungfuraleigh Twitter: www.twitter.com/tibetankungfu Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIa--UbRy4ZoMOnQD1Y6R4g Google+ : www.plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

Mindfulness Meditation isn’t easy. I will give you easy 15 reasons not to work on it. Then I will give you over 20 compelling reasons why to do it. Whether you choose to meditate or not, you are making progress As we discussed in Last Episode : Awakened by Crime : TKF 011, whether you prepare or not, you are preparing. Acknowledgements: Thank you Stephen for your kind text Mike for the Asheboro Zoo possibilities Thanks Scott for helping me use Skype Calm Water Online Meditation Course / www.tibetankungfu.net/calmwater #12 Podcast : 15 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Meditate / 21 Reasons Why You Should Dan Harris, @danbharris Nightline and Good Morning America "It is Like Walking into a zoo" We go through: Real and current reasons not to meditate Compelling reasons why you should meditate Touch in the sciences Review article by Mr. Dan Harris, with his permission Learn MindFul Meditation Without Religion or Theory Part 2 will build on the sciences and how to.... Meditation / Informed Decisions :) This Podcast will have a PDF and Video portion after part 2 You will be able to follow along Download and re-read later Honorable Mention, we reference during the podcast : TKF 004 Boots on the Ground Meditation  Resources Calm Water Online Meditation Course / 2 Weeks of Daily Guidance and Training : www.tibetankungfu.net/calmwater/ Mindfulness Workshop Without Religion One Hour : www.tibetankungfu.net/mindful/ Itunes Book / 10% Happier : How I Tamed the Voice in My Head - Dan Harris Amazon Book / 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head - Dan Harris "We Read Everything, Put Your comments here, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest or email, We share your thoughts here" https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tibetan-kungfu-podcast-chinese/id891945016 https://soundcloud.com/tibetankungfu plus.google.com/u/0/107121261701020349619/posts/p/pub Sifu TW Smith: www.tibetankungfu.net/about We want to read your message: www.tibetankungfu.net/contact Our White Bamboo Store: www.tibetankungfu.net/store

TKF 009 Cut through the Chaos 4 Steps to Getting thru the Fog of Life Getting through the Fog of Chaos in 4 steps is a Podcast that resonated with me as a Maritime Meditation long ago. It is the narrative story of facts how SeaMen navigated the sea’s before 1100 AD. The magnet compass was created in 206 BC, but not implemented into sea navigation until 1107 AD. There are 4 steps that I share with you to: - recognize your situation - assess your status and contributing factors - orientate yourself even though you can’t see through your senses and experience - choose a new direction KungFu was practiced upon ship decks, particularly in Southern China. With visibility less than 100 yards, knowing how to survive when you were lost at sea wasn’t just theory. You will learn which questions to ask and to avoid asking until later. Also I will share with you what real illusions that you must be aware of when you get lost in a fog. For my students, I take you through the Maritime Meditation, which is about a half hour to walk you through step by step, liven your senses and teaches you how to Captain your own ship. Let me know if this episode has meaning for you, please :) Sharing helps others as well. I really appreciate your review. "Practice KungFu to be a Better Person First, A Better Martial Artist Second." Thank You, Sifu TW Smith tibetankungfu.net/contact tibetankungfu Twitter - Google - Pinterest tibetankungfuraleigh Facebook

2014 Martin Luther King Crown Forum, featuring Mr. Azim Khamisa, is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2014, 11:00am at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. Azim Khamisa, an author, activist and inspirational speaker, was born in Kenya, Africa and had early training in mathematics, economics and international finance. A successful international investmxent banker with over 35 years experience, he has conducted business in Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. A man always on the go, taking action for societal transformation, he is presently the Chairman, CEO and Founder of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), President of the Child Safety Network (CSN) and Founder and National Director of the Constant And Never Ending Improvement (CANEI) program. Committing his life to halting the continuing cycle of violence among the youth, Azim became a social activist after his 20-year-old son Tariq was senselessly murdered while delivering pizzas in January 1995 by Tony Hicks, a 14-year-old gang member. Out of unspeakable grief and despair, Khamisa was inspired to transform his loss through the miraculous power of forgiveness. Believing that there were “victims at both ends of the gun,” Azim forgave Tony and founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to break the cycle of youth violence by saving lives, teaching peace and planting seeds of hope in their future. A month after establishing the foundation, Azim invited Ples Felix, Tony’s grandfather and guardian, to join him. Together, since November 1995, the two have brought their story and message through TKF’s Violence Impact Forums. The duo has reached a half a million elementary and middle school children live and over 20 million via video programs, guiding the youth to choose a peacemaker’s life of non-violence and forgiveness. Azim’s publications include: Azim’s Bardo-From Murder to Forgiveness-A Father’s Journey; From Forgiveness to Fulfillment; From Fulfillment to Peace; and The Secrets of the Bullettprof Spirit: How to Bounce Back from Life’s Hardest Hist. Azim’s curriculum “Forgiveness: The Crown Jewel of Personal Freedom” is used at Morehouse as a component of the Love & Forgiveness in African-American Male Identity, Leadership and Spirituality program funded by the Fetzer Institute and administered jointly by the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, the Morehouse Research Institute and the Office of Housing and Residential Life