by tfindlay | Apr 21, 2021
Is money really the root of all evil? Certainly it can be used for evil purposes but I think we misunderstand the problem. The problem, I contend, is not money itself but in the beliefs we have about what it can do for us. We have this idea that if we can just get...
by tfindlay | Oct 7, 2020
The Hopeful Mindset Values Need Hopeful Values Basic Physiological Needs (food, water, warmth) Vitality Safety Need Resiliency Security Need Sustainability Membership Need Inclusive Connection/Compassion Agency (Power to Act) Need Personal...
by tfindlay | Sep 15, 2020
I recently watched a Netflix documentary called “The Social Dilemma” <https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=81254224> in which a dozen or so highly qualified and experienced people working in the field of social media were interviewed. I thought I was...
by tfindlay | Aug 11, 2020
The foundation of The Hopeful Mindset is a recognition of the interdependent nature of life. This recognition is in contrast with a common misconception that organisms exist independently from one another. Although many people are aware of the existence of ecosystems,...
by tfindlay | Jul 22, 2020
I recently participated in a webinar entitled “What is the Earth Asking of Us?” arranged by earthliteracies.org. Although the participants came from varied backgrounds and experiences there was a general consensus that Earth needs us to learn to live in harmony with...