Stories that changed our lives

Archive for February, 2010

Sprezzatura on Bamboo Poles

Perhaps you know someone like this: no matter what they do or what predicament they find themselves in, life just seems to be taken in stride for them. They make it look so easy. Other people in the same situation may be freaking out, melting down, or running away. But not this person; they have […]

February 27th, 2010
Topic: FB, 52, Newsletter

Misael’s Hope

Human rights are not always something that you or I think about very often. Most of us live and work in a world where we never really have to consider how they affect our lives: we take many privileges for granted and in our thinking, they are natural, not something to be fought for. However, […]

February 21st, 2010
Topic: FB, 52, Newsletter

Never Forgotten

Peter Parker’s aunt once looked him in the eye and said to him, “Always remember: with great power comes great responsibility”. Months later, as he emerged into the beloved Spiderman, he never forgot those words. They were what helped him to see that he wasn’t helpless to watch injustice happen. He was empowered to make […]

February 14th, 2010
Topic: FB, 52, Newsletter

How a Revolution Begins

Absolute has had many incredible moments over the years. We have met people all over the world, many of them quietly and consistently creating a revolution on their own terms: through love, compassion, hope and generosity. Nikki is one of those people and she is an inspiration for many of us who know her. Nikki […]

February 7th, 2010
Topic: FB, 52, Newsletter