‘Miracles are the payment you receive for your failures’ Charles shared today, the first day of Giftival Brazil. An amazing group of people from various parts of the world have come together to explore gift culture and community living. After a long 30 hour flight via Abu Dabhi, I reached São Paulo yesterday evening. Met Bayo in the flight and together we went to one event to meet Manish. Found ourselves in a circle talking about unlearning and education, stayed in Lala’s bea

They provided a glimpse of the quiet and powerful changes that are happening worldwide: People are seeking alternatives to rampant competition, greed and commodification of life. Grounded on basic and sacred principles of generosity, care, forgiveness, kindness and mutuality, gift cultures are emerging and growing. Giftival provided a space for listening and witnessing personal stories. This year the Giftival 2015 took place in Rome, Italy. More at www.giftival.org Photos fro

Giftival, a diverse group of writers, teachers, healers, film-makers, and GIFTivists from thirteen countries responded to a unique invitation: to come together to celebrate, share and explore their lives that center on gift culture and their communities. They provided a glimpse of the quiet and powerful changes that are happening worldwide: People are seeking alternatives to rampant competition, greed and commodification of life. Grounded on basic and sacred principles of gen