“It is true that when we harm others, we harm ourselves; but it is just as true that when we help others, we also help ourselves.” - Desmond Tutu It has been a tough time to be an Optimist. The events in Washington DC this week come after a year that featured a global pandemic, … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: Spreading Kindness and Compassion
Optimist View: Building Circularity into Electric Vehicles
To eliminate the concept of waste means to design things-products, packaging, and systems-from the very beginning on the understanding that waste does not exist. - William McDonough By Kristy Jansen Earlier this year I became the proud owner of an all-electric car - a used … [Read more...] about Optimist View: Building Circularity into Electric Vehicles
OPTIMIST VIEW: Masks meet Metals, a Natural Solution for a New Age
Was I deceived, or did a sable cloud Turn forth her silver lining on the night? - John Milton By JURRIAAN KAMP Ancient knowledge can make a major contribution to the fight against the coronavirus. Recently, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study that found … [Read more...] about OPTIMIST VIEW: Masks meet Metals, a Natural Solution for a New Age
Optimist View: A how-to guide on surviving mental firestorms and thriving in the midst of chaos
BOOK REVIEW of Emotional Inflammation: Discover Your Triggers and Reclaim Your Equilibrium during Anxious Times by Lise Van Susteren, MD and Stacey Colino By Kristy Jansen Inflammation (n): a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, … [Read more...] about Optimist View: A how-to guide on surviving mental firestorms and thriving in the midst of chaos
The OPTIMIST VIEW: Getting over Growth and Measuring what Matters
"Human Beings have been doing markets since we came down out of the trees, but not everything can be measured in markets." Hazel Henderson By Kristy Jansen How do you measure success? For some it might be lots of money, adoring fans or a powerful position. Others measure … [Read more...] about The OPTIMIST VIEW: Getting over Growth and Measuring what Matters