Effie Stansbery's Page

A word from Connie: More than a film, this is a rallying cry and argument for a movement.For all of you interested in spreading the word and the reasoning for a new view of happiness that recognizes compassion and connection as the fundamental truths about human nature, this is a must see--and a must share! Tom Shadyac speaks from his own point of view - Hollywood success, Western science and spirituality, Christian charity - and provides a skillfully crafted, enjoyable and joyful bridge to…See More

We invite you to join with us for an evening planning session among friends and fellow citizens committed to awakening compassion in ourselves, our city, and the world.  The Compassionate Action Network (CAN) is convening this session to co-create with the attendees a vision and plan for the Compassionate Action Month of April 2011.  We welcome the gift of your presence and participation!…See More

Compassionate Action Network will be hosting a special reading group to study Karen Armstrong’s Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. The group will be held every third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM at East West Bookshop. On November 16, we will discuss Step 11: RecognitionAs part of an international effort to activate the Golden Rule globally, Compassionate Action Network joins reading groups around the world to foster a greater understanding of compassion, and to promote the…See More