Episode 4: The Struggle for Good

09/05/20 • 17 min

It would seem to be an easy thing to talk about the good things that are happening, but many times, it is a struggle. Facing the complexities of a world in conflict, it is very easy to be dragged into negative thinking and fear, and think that it is worthless to pursue good. Good, however has to be a choice - it is the tough sacrificial choice, and the one that must be made if we are to see any change in our communities.

I start this episode with the epic poem, Still I Rise by none other than Maya Angelou, broadcast May 28 2014 on NPR radio. I think it so encapsulates the challenge and struggle that we must take. Knock me down, hate me, talk about me, kill me with your words, and yet I will rise, with Good.

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Theme music: Wild & Windy by BledJon

Still I Rise - Maya Angelou

Episode Art: Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Credits:

Theme music: Wild & Windy by BledJon

Still I Rise - Maya Angelou

Episode Art: Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

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Episode 3: Celebrating Good

In this episode, we look at a number of stories of people who apply their passions to the situations they are experiencing, and by doing so are able to do good for their family, friends and their community. If you are wanting to do something but are not sure what or how, start with the basics: what is in your heart, and what do you love to do.

The stories show us that it doesn't take much, as long as it's done with a lot of heart.

I hope you are inspired by the stories of good, not just for what the individuals are doing, but that you are inspired to reach out and do good for your own community.

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Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Antony Cauvin story - published by The Independent

Drexell & Honeybees Restaurant - https://www.drexellandhoneybees.com/

Willie Ray's Q Shack - https://willieraysqshack.com/

Kits Cubed - https://www.kitscubed.com/

Theme music by BledJon - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ltysRaurVa4adslDIW6qV

Background sounds - https://freesound.org/

Episode Art: Photo by Quan Nguyen on Unsplash

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Episode 5: The Good of Community - Part 1

At no time in human history is the following phrase more apropos:

No man is an island. - John Donne, 17th century English poet

It may take a special person to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps and make a name for themselves, but those people rarely make great superheroes. Real superheroes are always focused outward, on those in their community, and do whatever they can to make the community better.

This week, we focus on stories of good, of people who are doing just that, and you get to hear part 1 of my conversation with Nate Frazier, founder of SwellPDX, founder of CoBa.fm and CoBaCares. He will tell you though, he is just a guy who loves people and loves to share. That is what community is all about.

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