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November 4th, 2011 3:00-6:00pm
Chronic stress destroys happiness. It erodes relationships. It shuts down the immune system. Chronic stress imprisons creativity and limits productivity. Stress-related illnesses cost the health care system millions every year and diminish quality of life for thousands of people. For … Continue reading
December 10th, 2011 2:00-6:00pm
Following the festival will be an educational wrap-up discussion featuring Jose Luis Antonio Vargas (skyped in). The discussion will place in Selby Auditorium at USF Sarasota-Manatee 8350 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 Across the street from the SRQ Airport on US … Continue reading
Friday, January 27th, 2012 8:30AM-3:30PM
This bi-annual workshop was developed for anyone interested in learning how to run a successful campaign. The course is taught by well respected grassroots leaders, former elected officials and professional political consultants. Topics presented include the following: •Campaign Nuts and … Continue reading
Peace of Mind Matters
Happiness and success. Wisdom. Common sense. Creativity. Everything we want originates within, once we find our natural resiliency and peace of mind. Everything people experience is the product of thought -- of how seriously we take one thought over another, and how well we understand our own and others’ psychological functioning. I have dedicated most of my career to sharing this understanding, in the interest of peace and well-being.
Art and Politics
My name is Bonnie Silvestri, and I serve as the Senior Fellow for Arts, Culture, and Civic Engagement. This blog examines the intersection of art and politics, and the ways in which each discipline informs the other. Both fields of study at their core are characterized by our attempt to define ourselves and to reflect our values and experiences. In the current cultural climate, funding for the arts and for government services are at risk. But are we getting back to brass tacks when we strip away the arts and government services or are we destroying the very things that make us human? In lean times, we need to connect in the civic arena. These posts are intended to start a dialogue, so I hope you will leave a comment for discussion!
