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Details: Written by: Kamran Mofid; Published: 14 January 2015; Hits: 2711

OIKONOMOS – a documentary about transforming economics education

This inspiring documentary shows how student groups are emerging to challenge the economics curriculum, changing how economics is taught in a world that is changing.

Since the deepening and continuing crash of the 2008, there has been an equally increasing, deepening and continuing criticism of economics and economists not dealing with societal issues, and ignoring the value of values in their teaching, a topic which I have extensively been writing about, of which some examples are noted below:

Details: Written by: Kamran Mofid; Published: 26 December 2014; Hits: 2928

As this year draws to a close we would like to say a heartfelt thank you for your collaboration and support over the past 12 months. We look forward to our continuing collaboration and solidarity.

This has been an exciting year for us here at GCGI. Together, with all our friends and colleagues around the world we are navigating these challenging times beset by gross human rights violations and intrepid injustices. At the same time there are many seeds of inspired awakenings taking root throughout the world!

We would very much like to share a couple of poems with you. The first is by the legendary environmental activist, Wendell Berry. It is a therapeutic reminder of the wonder and beauty inherent in life on our precious Earth. The other is from Hafez, the 14^th-century Persian philosopher of love, a seeker of wisdom, who became a poet of genius, a lover of truth who has transcended the ages. May these poems be a source of hope and inspiration to you, as we must remain positive and hopeful in our quest to change the world, for the better.

Details: Written by: Kamran Mofid; Published: 11 December 2014; Hits: 10633

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare. - William Henry Davies

And Now A Visual look at Today’s “A poor life this if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare”

UBUNTU: "I am because we are"

Photo: globalelite.tv

And now perhaps we may like to read a bit too:

The Digital Age and Us

Is Mobile phone Driving us Mad?

Is the Web Driving Us Mad?

Social Media: Good or Bad for the Common Good?

Can the Media be for the Common Good?

Texting and Tweeting: Are we here or there, present or absent?

Loneliness in Modern Britain

What IS this life all about?

Why am I here? What’s my Life’s purpose? How can I make the most of my Life?

Be Inspired: The Wisdom Corner

The links noted below are amongst my Blog postings which are there to provide ideas for inspirational stories for everyone, encouraging contemplation, soul searching and spiritual enrichment.

Whenever you get a chance, please take a few minutes to watch, listen and read some of the amazing narratives below: They are some examples of the many gems I have discovered in my life journey from the wisdom of others. They have opened new horizons in my life. For that I cannot be grateful enough.

Here, by sharing their wisdom with you, I hope they will do the same for you.

What makes us happy?

Transforming Lives for the Common Good: From Consumerism to Sustainability

What it is to live well?

In Praise of Kindness

What might an Economy for the Common Good look like?

Wisdom of Lao Tzu: The Path to Virtue, Happiness, and Harmony

The Meaning of Life: tuesdays with Morrie

The Good Life: Lessons from Benjamin Franklin

Adam Smith and the Pursuit of Happiness

Ten Virtues to Lead a Good Life

Build a Better World: The Healing Power of Doing Good