8 Week Challenge: Hope

by Lesley

The theme of this week’s challenge is, as the title suggests, Hope. When I first floated the idea of starting a Challenge to Tristan of the Alternate Economy, I knew that a couple… Continue reading →

8 Week Challenge: Outward Compassion

by Lesley

When I set out on this part of the 8 Week Challenge, I actually  wasn’t concerned about having nothing to write about at all. Outward Compassion is my thing. I’m still working on… Continue reading →

Radio – Episode 5 – Generosity: The 8 Week Challenge

by The Alternate Economy

The Alternate Economy Radio Station Please tune in to the first episode of the 8 Week Challenge, hosted by Lesley Pelletier on the Alternate Economy’s Radio! Week 1 – Generosity Follow the link… Continue reading →

8 Week Challenge: Inward Compassion

by Lesley

For my essay on Inward Compassion for the 8 Week Challenge, I’m presenting you with this revised version of one of my earliest posts about my struggle with Anorexia. You’ll not find a… Continue reading →

INWARD Compassion

by The Alternate Economy

As my example of inward compassion I will in fact be posting a copy of a document I wrote while writing the “Quest for Truth” series. I think it quite perfectly illustrates what… Continue reading →

Living in Love Award: Maitri & Walls

by The Alternate Economy

As part of her prize, MindMindful has shared this post with us. It appears only on my blog, but her’s is definitely worth a visit! There is even a unique post of mine… Continue reading →

Week 1: Generosity

by The Alternate Economy

What is Generosity? Core Essay on Generosity Generosity is one of the least understood of the core emotions. There is a feeling in our society that Generosity implies the giving of wealth. The… Continue reading →

Living in Love Award: My Question & It’s Answer

by The Alternate Economy

As part of her prize, MindMindful has shared this post with us. It appears only on my blog, but her’s is definitely worth a visit! There is even a unique post of mine… Continue reading →

Living in Love Award: Submission: It’s moments like these….

by The Alternate Economy

Another submission for the Living in Love Award! There are now 4 bloggers in the running for this award, and three finalists. The newest submission comes from the blog I Stop for Suffering.… Continue reading →

I listen more than I speak

by The Alternate Economy

I love this video. I have always considered myself shy and quiet, although I doubt those following this blog will believe me. I like this word “Ambivert”. Perhaps that should be our goal.… Continue reading →

Living in Love Award: Finalist: Just Smile

by The Alternate Economy

Congratulations to Sustainable Utopia, the third recipient of the Living in Love Award! The prize is three parts – the permission to post the image associated with this award on her blog, three… Continue reading →

Radio – Episode 4 – RECEIVING

by The Alternate Economy

The Alternate Economy Radio Station Please tune in to the fourth episode of the Alternate Economy’s Radio show, Daring to Live in Love! Episode 4 – Receiving Follow the link to find the… Continue reading →