By Perry | February 23, 2009
I met with people who gathered at a local church to share stories about the downturn’s impact on their lives. One person, a Wall Mart Employee, shared her story about being laid off. Her manager vaguely told her that her job “may” return, but with people losing their jobs at headquarters, things looked pretty bad. [...]
By Perry | February 21, 2009
[Blogger's note: Those who attended my speech today at George Fox University were directed here to deepen their understanding of what I talked about On Transitions. This is part of the added value I provide audiences and my clients when I deliver a keynote, presentation or event: an opportunity to more deeply discuss what was [...]
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By Perry | February 20, 2009
This week’s presentation of the New Econmoy for A New America stirred lots of debate as well as providing me feedback to refine the presentation. In that regard, it didn’t disappoint.
Clearly, the idea itself polarizes audiences. This is good news. Of the 25 or so people attending, I’d say 20 percent were completely against the [...]
By Perry | February 10, 2009
The buzz is catching. More than 10 people already have RSVP’d for the upcoming New Economy for a New America event scheduled for Feb. 26 at the Paragon Restaurant in Portland Oregon. Another event taking place Feb. 18 at Yoga Shala in Northeast Portland also is filling.
And it’s no wonder. America is tired of an [...]
By Perry | February 9, 2009
NPR report this morning on a new book urging America to let go of out-dated ideas that are holding us back. Not mentioned was our tight hold on our tired style of capitalism. Check it out, then, attend a presentation on A New Economy for a New America. Contact me for details.
By Perry | February 9, 2009
Iraqi war – Painting by Perry Gruber part of the Christie Nye Collection
I have dreamt a dream for a long time now. It is a dream where all people are able to live in a community where cooperation is our foundation; where people help one another willingly, eagerly; where things get done because people want [...]
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By Perry | February 3, 2009
Forty-five minutes at a time seems to be the equilibrium point of my meditations. I tend to sit for an hour, though, and sometimes those last 15 minutes drag by. At 45 minutes, typically there is some kind of spiritual opening – pressure occuring in the region of my mind’s eye, a “buzzing” feeling throughout [...]
By Perry | February 2, 2009
It’s been almost a month since leaving my secure job for the life of a change agent, an idealist, an optimist. I can say that it’s been good so far. Thanks to a great network of friends and relationships, the kindness of strangers and a divine kind of serendipity, including my own knowledge, skills, abilities [...]