: About Me

Freelance writer - grants, articles, white papers, concepts, proofreader.

Community Shaper - softer than an activist, more powerful in a roomful of politicians.

My passion is ...

Community Shaping - http://mrodgers.blogspot.com

I know too much about ...

The political atmosphere around us - oooo - scary...

My parents always told me ...

Don't get dirty.

My childhood ambition ...

Biochemist

My favorite memory ...

Mountains of Oregon

Why I write ...

Because it's there.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Everyday Book: "Archangels & Ascending Masters", Uplifting CD: Frankie Knuckles - "Motivation"

My first job ...

Fish market

My best moment ...

Most every one since there's a chance of gaining knowledge no matter the outcome.

My inspiration ...

Spirit

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Developing compassion as a way of life

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"Compassion is the keen awareness of the interdependence of all things." -Thomas Merton* On December 31, 2005 I had two friends over to quietly bring in the New Year with a little food, a toast, and great conversation. Out of the blue I made a statement that went something like "My mantra for 2006 is Passion for Compassion'." I placed signs in my office with the mantra on them and I attempted to live by the mantra. It's hard, damn hard. Every time something happens that flips a switch, one can only fight the temptation not to become angry with perpetrators and slum-lords. Then, if you real...

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