Newly elected Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, has proposed what I think is a refreshing proposition to empower positive political change. Refreshing, considering the history of recent governance by the Morrisons, Trumps and Borises of this world. Years of imprisonment on trumped up charges to keep him out of politics have enabled him to …
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Telling the Story
Story-telling is an ancient tradition that has always been used to illustrate spiritual lessons and promote faith. It helps us better understand our lives, particularly at an emotional level, as well as provide a shared experience for any group. Stories help us explore moral lessons, discuss difficult topics, and foster empathy. Stories are not mere …
Anthem for Ukraine
Who is Jeremy Rifkin and why should we take notice?
According to Wikipedia: Jeremy Rifkin (born January 26, 1945) is an American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor, and activist. Rifkin is the author of 21 books about the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment. His most recent books include, The Green New Deal (2019), The Zero Marginal Cost …
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Radical changes … better nurturing of the “garden”
The creator of the Root & Branches Web site, Geoff Boyce, had a vision of creating a safe place where people around the world could be nurtured in the “garden” of life. You have been experiencing a version of this Web site which we hope has been inspiring and encouraging. Up until now, Root & …
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🗣 A New Book is Brewing
This may be biting off more than I can chew, and few may be willing to swallow! But quite a few thoughts have been circulating in my mind since I resigned my chaplaincy at Flinders University a few years ago. And it is time to put them into order.I have chosen to direct my attention …
🗣 Exciting site changes!
We’ve got some exciting changes to the Root and Branches Web site to tell you about: You can now search the web site using the Search field under Geoff’s photo on any page. There’s a new menu called Contact the Gardener. When you hover over the menu, you will see two options. The first is …
🗣️ New Look, Same Vision
The website takes on a NEW NAME, a NEW LOOK, and with some NEW CATEGORIES. With Steve Parker’s help we have made some transitions; from the website being about Geoff Boyce to a website of collaborators promoting a common vision, hosted by Geoff Boyce. The best of Geoff (in his humble opinion) will remain accessible, …