Howard Zinn is among the most amazing people I have ever known. I love this man for the beautiful human being that he is. I just received his latest newsletter yesterday. You can find it here: http://howardzinn.org/default/.
Please go here for an amazing animated video of People's History of American Empire (voiceover by Viggo Mortensen): http://howardzinn.org/default/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=
Here is a video of Howard Zinn "On Human Nature and Aggression": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=subwDAZtEN0&feature=related
Here is a video with Amy Goodman on Democracy NOW! of Howard Zinn "On Patriotism": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCs3nOF964k&feature=related
Howard Zinn has been such a profound influence on countless people. Among them is Alice Walker, who he taught at Spellman College during the height of the civil rights movement. I so respect, admire, and am inspired by people who have the courage to have their eyes wide open AND their hearts. That is quite a challenge for us humans: to learn to see more expansively - not with the distortions and limitations of our egos, our fears and prejudices, and the projections of our unresolved wounds - but rather with the heart of our higher selves. Humility reminds me of how difficult the path of the heart can be. And also that there is no greater blessing. At least this is my experience...
Peace,
Molly
"Patriotism is supporting your government when you think your country is doing right and opposing it when it is doing wrong. Patriotism is not obeying the government when it is violating its principles..." ~ Howard Zinn
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