Last week, I listened to a wonderful podcast with Angel Kyodo Williams, a Buddhist priest and teacher. Her main point, per the Buddha: Life is uncomfortable. Lean in.

I recently heard Roshi Joan Halifax talk about the need to metabolize strong emotions-- fear, anger, grief. I was so struck by her language. 

Alternatives in Action inspires and prepares Bay Area youth to lead.

Manifesta is a woman-owned salon in Oakland where the founders articulate their three core values in designing their business model as well as the interior of their salon. These values are consulted at every business meeting and actively inform decisions about hiring, service offerings, and community partnerships.

Blue Avocado is a great resource for nonprofits, particularly this edition focused on younger professionals and completed in partnership with the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. Subscribe free by visiting www.blueavocado.org.

Great newsletter focused on research and education of compassion, altruism, and empathy.

A podcast about innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built.

Excellent recent blog post, Finding the Wisdom to Survive Despite Sorrows.

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, Gratefulness is full of prompts on living a grateful life. Enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

The Sheconomista Report: a weekly written by Lauren Lizardo. She chats about money and life for everyday ladies and entrepreneurs.

An excellent resource — great key points and lots of links. Jesse does great work and I recommend her blog.