'Milwaukee Gaia Buddha' - 2016 Photo Credit: Milwaukee Independant We need more ways for people to freely share their unique perspectives with the larger whole in a way where they can be appreciated for the value they bring. From my experience working with people from different backgrounds, working together in a creative way to make something better for the common good can create a sense of unity. This is often surprising to me given we have so many different opinions on how to do things. But, it shows we can work together when there is a sense of mutual respect for each person to freely share their perspective. 'Beauty Opens the Door to Join Us' - 2016 One thing that helps this connection grow is creating creative resources, spaces of beauty and joy that inspire us to be more open-minded and caring. The attractive energy of our caring attitudes can have unseen impacts on our surroundings like seeds planted that grow and show up in our lives in little ways. We replant ...