You Are Changing the World, with David LaMotte

Sometimes we lose track of how we impact those around us. Recognizing our power to effect change can be very uplifting. David says,  “Thinking you can fix the world is totally naive. But it's not naive to think you can change it. We change it all the time, whether we like it or not.” Then it’s up to us to know when and how to engage with others who hold vastly different viewpoints. In this episode we talk about  Why so much patience is required when “returning” from abroad; How to know when others have the bandwidth to hear what we have to say; What a peaceful society really is; and so much more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:  David’s Patreon community is where he shares music each week and hosts monthly gatherings online. This is a great way to support his work and get regular inspiration. At DavidLaMotte.com you can find out what David’s up to these days, his TedTalk: Music Can Help Us Understand Peace and Conflict, his book WorldChanging 101, and so much more.  Note: Music and books are most helpfully bought from DavidLaMotte.com. LetsBeNeighbors.org has signs, banners and stories related to building community and stepping across dividing lines. Kim is hosting a “Book Club” discussion group for international schools teachers / staff and parents. Sign up here. RATHER READ? I’ve got you covered with a transcript and blog post. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and share it with your friends … tag @ResilientExpats. You may also like:   ABOUT TODAY’S GUESTS: David LaMotte is a songwriter, author, speaker, and activist with over 3000 shows on five continents to his credit. He is also the co-founder of a non-profit organization that works with schools and libraries in Guatemala, and a husband and father. His passions include conversation, photography, peace work, music, poetry, and the Appalachian mountains, where he lives with his wife Deanna and son Mason. David is a Rotary Peace fellow with a masters in Peace and Conflict Resolution from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, and is the former Clerk (Chair) of the AFSC Nobel Peace Prize Nominating Task Group. His books include Worldchanging 101: Challenging the Myth of Powerlessness, and White Flour, a children's book inspired by the true story of a Klan rally that was subverted by a clown rally. He has traveled extensively and lived for a time in France, Australia and India.  CONNECT WITH David LaMotte: Website DavidLaMotte.com LetsBeNeighbors.org signs, banners and stories Patreon community  ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.  CONNECT WITH KIM:  Learn more about my Coaching & Mentoring services. I’d love to help guide you in your expat life journey. Live Q&A’s in my free Facebook Community for international school teachers & parents Email Instagram Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page