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Karen Blessen Journals

Responsibility

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Open notebook with handwritten notes about civic responsibility and non-profit work.
Title
Responsibility
Alternative Title
Responsibility
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text on both visible pages. The notebook contains neatly written black ink text on cream-colored paper. The left page discusses "civic responsibility," mentioning the founding of a non-profit organization named "29 Pieces." The writer emphasizes the non-political nature required for operations within schools. The right page continues with a reflection on political agendas and how the organization aims to contribute to a kinder world. A red and white decorative header is present on both pages. Several other pages are partially visible underneath, with a paperclip attached to secure them.
Dates Completed
January 22, 2020-February 9, 2020
Keywords
Responsibility; To-do lists; Sustaining peace; Beauty; Magic; Responsible behavior; Perception shifts; Nature of responsibility; 29 Pieces; Psychotic break; Friendship; Rafi; Slide; Unexpected joy; Unexpected sorrow; Human connectivity; Delight; Harbingers of delight; Hypocrisy; Failed leadership; Leadership; Trump; Family; Friends; God's creation; The Work; Work of Life; Education of the Heart; Self; Trust for Public Land Park Project; Children's art; Schools; Valentine lunch; Valentine cards; Abraham Lincoln quote; Destiny; Tasneem Hamid
Transcription
Left page: "What about Civic RESPONSIBILITY? I founded 29 Pieces – a non-profit organization that must be perceived as non-political. To do our work, and to enter schools and work with students and teachers, we cannot further a political agenda. That would damage us. But, the political"

Right page: "is there. We don’t emphasize it. Truth is, we have a radical political agenda. Framed within the effort to make the world a more kind place. Radically idealistic – brought by a non-threatening, kind, playful and very determined team. And kindness/peace/non-violence is at odds with the agenda of our greedy, short sighted, capitalist, cruel,"
Rights
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