As the school year unleashes into summer, commencement speeches and year-end odes remind us to tap into the eternal rhythms of our existence. --Daniela

When Virtue Goes Viral

In the backdrop of an unconventional university, Nipun Mehta makes an unconventional commencement case for the power of stilling the mind, deepening awareness and practicing the 3 S's of small, service, and surrender. Read Full Story »

Ode To Youth Initiative High

"As our son moves through his final weeks at this lovely, oddball school... I feel compelled to pay homage to the place where he... learned so many valuable lessons." An ode to the unique elements of this rural Waldorf-inspired school. Read Full Story »

"Lift Off"

At Harvard Graduate School of Education, graduate Donovan Livingston's fiery, 5-minute spoken word poetry speech goes viral, reminding us to turn "content, into rocket ships-- tribulations into telescopes, so a child can see their potential from right where they stand." Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Reflect on a lesson from this past year, and practice an act of gratitude in its spirit.