Peace On Podcast by The Peace Alliance

Hope Story Circle 100th Celebration - November 11, 2023

This was a very special Hope Story Circle — our 100th! We invited all of our past guest storytellers, and everyone who has attended our Hope Story Circles, and we had a lovely group of people. We asked the storytellers if anything had come up for them from having shared their story with us? And, we asked those hearing the stories to share if anything had come up for them, having experienced the stories — was there a thread they could identify? Then, in the break-out rooms, we invited people to share a title of a story that they would like to hear, or that they would like to tell. After returning, they all typed them into the chat and upon a countdown, all entered them together in a waterfall! The connections that people have experienced in our Hope Story Circles have been deep and many have been long-lasting. We laughed, we cried, we celebrated our connections, and honored one among us who is an activist for peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict. For now, our Hope Story Circles are going on pause. We invite you to go back and listen to the many podcasts with all of our wonderful storytellers. And follow us at www.peacealliance.org/calendar - see what might emerge next to support our wonderful community in all that we each do in the furtherance of peace. Much love to all — Terry, Liz and Jelena

DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Oct 18, 2023

Hope Story Circle with Jake Graydon - September 23, 2023

Jake Graydon is a filmmaker, and he told a story of creating his very first film. At first, he asked his brother to help him with his idea, but his brother was too busy. So he decided to write it himself, and after completing the script, decided he wanted to direct his film — he had grown so fond of the characters and the story, that he didn’t want to hand it off to anyone else. He created his film, had a great deal of support and wonderful actors to carry his unique story about love and family connection. He entered his film into festivals, and one — a Horror Film Festival — resulted in great acclaim. He received so much positive feedback, it has inspired him to continue. Even The Darkness Has Arms is his film - please, view it. He loves filmmaking, and he loves storytelling — and the question for the group was about how we connect with others based on the human connection, not focusing on what separates or divides us, but on what brings us together. Check the calendar of events at www.peacealliance.org/calendar, join us at our next Hope Story Circle and share your emerging stories. Our next one will be October 14th, and will be our 100th Hope Story Circle! We are planning a virtual celebration where we will invite all of those who have been our guests — following which, we will put a pause on the Hope Story Circles, for now. Please join us!

DoP Campaign 3rd Wednesday Call Date: Sep 20, 2023

9/9/23 Advocacy Days Training

Hope Story Circle with Captain Bill Collier - September 9, 2023

Captain Bill Collier is a retired helicopter pilot who flew in Viet Nam, for the CIA in Laos, the North Slope of Alaska, and in Marshall testing in the early 1990’s. Over time, he wrote three memoirs about his adventures as a helicopter pilot, and as he did so, he realized that for most of his life he had been a pawn of the Military Industrial Complex. He became angry. He lost friends in Viet Nam. He lost friends in Iraq. Both wars were based on lies. He’s had thousands of friends murdered by our government by unjust and unwarranted wars. What can we do to prevent it? He has some clear ideas of what can be done, starting with taking 1% of the Defense Budget and dedicating it to peace. That would be equivalent to $24 million a day. Imagine what you could do in your community with a slice of that pie? Imagine what a Department of Peacebuilding might provide to support spending of these funds? The break-out rooms were rich with ideas of how to solve our problems, with just 1% of the Defense budget. Check the calendar of events at www.peacealliance.org/calendar, join us at our next Hope Story Circle and share your emerging stories!

Hope Story Circle with Bryan M. Stallings - August 26, 2023

Bryan shared an inspiring story about neurodiversity, at home and in the workplace. As a parent of neurodiverse children, and as a Coach for Leaders in workplaces that involve technology and all of the different kinds of personalities and skills that exist, he has developed ways to approach those differences. In particular, he shared a Conflict Map as a tool to help people communicate through conflict. He also shared a Conflict Protocol with four sections to help people and groups find ways to work through conflict effectively, and come to solutions that respect everyone and their views. He provided a series of articles he has published, in addition to this podcast, to share. Check the calendar of events at www.peacealliance.org/calendar, join us at our next Hope Story Circle and share your emerging stories!

 

Article 1: Resolving conflict at work while incorporating neurodiverse awareness: How to ensure conflict doesn’t erode employee trust or performance
https://qz.com/resolving-conflict-at-work-while-incorporating-neurodiv-1850224161

Article 2. Bedtime Scrum and 6 practices to support neurodiversity at home or work: How one executive leverages his experience at home and work

https://qz.com/bedtime-scrum-and-6-practices-to-support-neurodiversity-1850085741

Article 3. A father of 4 neurodivergent children brings his learnings to work: 3 tools to support workers with Autism spectrum, ADHD, or Dyslexia
https://qz.com/a-father-of-4-neurodivergent-children-brings-his-learni-1850008481

Podcast: How Tech is Embracing Neourodiversity and Fostering Different Perspectives

https://techblogwriter.co.uk/lucid-bryan-stallings/


DoP Campaign Monthly Third Wednesday call 8/16/23 – Politics in Beloved Community

Hope Story Circle with Lloyd Gordon - August 12, 2023

Lloyd Gordon told layers of stories around his business of the last 37 years — Estate Sales. From a long career as a performer, he got into this endeavor by sheer coincidence and for his appreciation of art and antiques that he held from his youth. At one point, he was encouraged to look positively on the service he provides, realizing that he is helping people at a very difficult time in their lives. He told one particular story about a young teenage girl who wanted to buy a knit cloche that Lloyd’s grandmother had made when escaping Italian concentration camps. He shared the story with the girl, and now that story will be told again and again as she wears the knit cloche. We all have special memories attached to things that are in our possession. The stories carry forward, and keep people alive in our hearts and memories. Check the calendar of events at www.peacealliance.org/calendar, join us at our next Hope Story Circle and share your emerging stories!

DoP Campaign Monthly Third Wednesday Call – 7/19/23

 DoP Anniversary and Building Peace Going Forward