Great things are done by a series of small things brought together –Vincent Van Gogh

Believe it or not, virtual events can be fun! During the last three years the Charter for Compassion has proven that when the right combination of people come together, the world rises to its feet, tears flow, hearts swell and smiles encircle the globe.

On November 20th, be prepared to engage as the Charter for Compassion gathers worldwide to recognize some of the most extraordinary and honorable people whose lives signify compassionate action to the 10th degree. This will be a Charter for Compassion Global Gala as no other. We will be hearing from people at the grassroots level, those working in the fields of health and scientific research, musicians who recognize their call to preserve cultural roots and use their talent to educate beyond musical notes, and social justice advocates who are spurred on by small victories that collectively result in equity.  READ MORE

With warm regards,
Marilyn

CHARTER EDUCATION INSTITUTE COURSES AND CHarter Events

THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS

With “The Gift of Forgiveness”, we are welcoming back Deborah Briggs, instructor and author of one of the Charter’s most successful courses, Growing Whole, Not Old - Aging in the Pandemic Age (Formerly "Awakening the Sage Within"). In that course she introduced hundreds to the concept of Sage-ing®.

During this workshop, we will delve into ‘forgiveness’: one of the core concepts of the Sage-ing® Movement. We will develop greater compassion for ourselves as we begin to free ourselves from the painful burdens we have carried.  This course provides us with the opportunity to live more fully once we learn that things we saw as negative can be transformed into the foundation for living more fully.

By exploring the concept of forgiveness, we can uncover pearls of wisdom and experience the healing power of reframing experiences. As we begin to repair painful relationships, we can develop a deeper and more universal self-love. This is pivotal to the work of wise aging and to developing compassion.

 Starts October 4th, Cost: $30

COMPASSIONATE INITIATIVES

aUSTRALIA NATIONAL DAY OF COMPASSION

Join the Australian National Compassion Council in learning about the remarkable acts of compassion across our continent on this inaugural National Day of Compassion.

This National Day of Compassion will include a live event at 7 am, Sept 21--see time below for U.S. and world clock), including with members from the global Charter - followed by live streaming of video conversations with the ACC ambassadors, and leaders from cities across Australia and from people applying compassion in the arts, healthcare, business, education, environment, peace, inter-spirituality, social justice and in research.

Sept 20, 2021 2:00 pm PDT (US and Canada)
Check the world clock for your time zone
Register for the live event

YORK REGION COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE MEETING

The Compassionate Community Initiative of York Region has been co-founded by a small group of local women committed to weaving compassion into the social fabric of their communities.

This is an invitation to every individual and sector of the community in York Region to come together, as we shift from COVID to Compassion.

This initial meeting is an inquiry and exploration, co-facilitated by the Executive Director of the Charter for Compassion.

September 23rd from 4-5:30pm PDT Donation or Free Register here.

CANADIANS FOR COMPASSION

The Charter for Compassion invites you to join us in revitalizing Canadians4Compassion. On September 28 at 3pm PDT,  we welcome existing compassionate community initiatives and individuals interested in starting such an initiative in their community to meet. This will also be an opportunity for us to explore, just as a few other country initiatives have, offering compassionate programming for Canadians, but available to others globally.
September 28 3pm PT. Donation or Free Register here.

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