Practice Peace
Gareth Higgins practices peace activism and conflict resolution, engages with cinema through festivals he’s founded and books he’s written, and teaches the power of mentorship and friendship in our lives. Born in Belfast, Ireland, during the northern Ireland national conflict known as the Troubles, he brings together practical peacebuilding tactics and deep wisdom from his Celtic background into his professional life. We talk about the future skills that weave together his multidisciplinary approach to life, and how we can practice them in simple acts that empower us now.
Show Notes
- The Porch Magazine—founded by Gareth Higgins; learn more about Porch Circles here
- The Film Talk podcast by Gareth Higgins & Jett Loe
- Check out Gareth’s retreats in Ireland
- “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” —Blaise Pascal, Pensees
- John Paul Letorac, a leader in conflict transformation
- John O’Donohue’s interview with Krista Tippett at On Being
- Carl Jung: 4 Archetypes
- Jack Daniels Whiskey — and Lem Motlow
- Derek Sivers’s “Hell Yeah/No” Rule
- Test how self-compassionate you are
- Learn more about The Seventh Story
- Helpful writers:
- Byron Katie—a teacher with a simple method for questioning thoughts and the stories we tell ourselves
- Alice Walker—Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple
- A Blessing for Friendship with Your Own Soul by Gareth Higgins