by JonRamer | Sep 21, 2012 | Kindness Class, Random Acts of Compassion, Scavenger Hunt: SuperBetter, Service Projecs, Stories of Compassion, Unity Games, Ways to Play | "City of Seattle", "Do Good", "random acts of compassion", "Tell A Story", "Volunteer", community project, compassion, compassion games, compassionate action, compassionate action projects, SuperBetter, United Way Day of Caring, volunteers
The Games Begin! A kind and understanding word, a generous act, the surprise of an unexpected gift, or the warmth of a smile…you’ve shared these acts of compassion as either the giver or receiver, probably many times. And while you may be facing one or many hardships,...
by Joey Crotty | Sep 20, 2012 | Compassionate Seattle, Partners, Seattle Center, Unity Games | "City of Seattle", "Seattle City Council", compassion games, compassionate action, seattle, SuperBetter, United Way Day of Caring, volunteers
On September 10, 2012, representatives of the Compassion Games: Survival of the Kindest briefed the Seattle city council on the goals and plans for the Compassion Games. The Council members committed to engage and help spread the word to their constituents. For...
by JonRamer | Sep 18, 2012 | Kindness Class, Puget Sound Community School, Ways to Play | "Andy Smallman", "Kindness Class", compassion games, compassionate action
We are so fortunate to have Andy Smallman leading his Kindness Class during the Compassion Games. Andy has been teaching kindness for over 15 years. He and his wife Melinda Shaw founded the Puget Sound Community School and Kind Living. Participating in this activity...
by JonRamer | Sep 11, 2012 | Compassionate Action Network International, Compassionate Seattle, Faith and Interfaith, Partners, Seattle Center | compassionate action, faith, interfaith
Today is the 11th anniversary of 9/11, a day that changed so much for so many people. I know that it changed everything for me. What about for you? I’ll never forget that Friday evening after 9/11 Shabbat service where Rabbi Ted Falcon invited Imam Jamal Rahman...
by JonRamer | Sep 9, 2012 | Faith and Interfaith, Stories of Compassion, Youth | "Seattle police officers", arrests, compassion games, compassionate action, police, seattle, Stories of Compassion, Youth
Here is a story of compassion that is so needed at this time as we support our police force to think differently about how they relate to their fellow citizens. Imagine if it was your job to arrest people. How would you relate to the people you’re arresting?...
by JonRamer | Sep 4, 2012 | Business, CAN International, Compassionate Action Network International, Compassionate Seattle, Louisville Kentucky, SuperBetter, Unity Games, Youth | compassionate action, global, seattle
Early on we realized that September 21st was an ideal day to start the Compassion Games not only because it’s the United Way’s Day of Caring, but also because it’s the autumnal fall equinox and the much beloved International Day of Peace. Fortunately this year, the...
by JonRamer | Aug 1, 2012 | Business, Compassionate Seattle, Faith and Interfaith, Random Acts of Compassion, Seattle Center, Service Projecs, Stories of Compassion, Youth | compassionate action, stand for compassion, tales of compassion
As part of Compassionate Seattle’s plan to create “collective impact” we put together a physical “stand for compassion” that was on display at Seattle Center. On seven occasions we set up our stand and engaged with fellow citizens about our community and our...
