Do you believe you can make this world a better place?
We definitely do! And there are many ways to achieve it: by learning about the issues that really matter around the globe, raising others' awareness toward them and lending a helping hand to those in need. We truly believe that every little bit counts. This is how Thinking & Acting e.V. was established – we decided to think, act and make a difference together. Read more…
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It is shocking how destroying human impact is on nature. But we refuse to believe what we know. What are we waiting for?
Environmentalist Yann Arthus-Betrand presents his documentary "Home" and explains us how fragile the Earth is. Measures need to be taken. Now.
Let's protect our planet, let's save our Home. Watch here |
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Frankfurt, June 2017: Living a happier life The first event of "zufrieden leben" initiative took place on 26th of June and was a great evening for all paricitpants. Useful insights from positive psychology researches introduced by Ruth and Margarete were combined immediately with moving and joyful practival exercises, which arranged for laugh and good mood! |
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Enormous consumption has global, environmental and social consequences. For at least 335 consecutive months, the average temperature of the globe has exceeded the average for the 20th century. This temperature increase, as well as acidifying oceans, melting glaciers and Arctic Sea ice are “primarily driven by human activity.” Many experts believe consumerism and all that it entails plays a big part in pushing our planet to the brink. Does all this endless consumption result in measurably increased happiness? Read more |
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During her travels in 2015 Aika went volunteering to a remote orphanage in Fiji. If you would like to read about her experience, continue here.
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October 10 - World Mental Health Day by WHO. Here you will find useful links on the subject:
1. I had a black dog, his name was depression 2. What people with depression want you to know 3. 20 sentences people with depression hate hearing the most and the alternatives 4. Mindfulness for treatment of depression relapse 5. Talk about it with every child
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We watch news and read articles on the impact of technology on our everyday lives all the time these days. Many of us started to realize how technology affects us personally. But how many of us have stopped to think how it affects our children? Please read the insight of the VPN-Mentor if you would like to know How to protect your child on the Internet.
Have you ever stood in front of a shelf filled with books about happiness and joy? There’s an incredible amount of these books on the market and it’s difficult to judge the quality by their cover. Many exciting scientific discoveries have been made in the past 30 years about the reasons of happiness. The event, which is organized by zufrieden leben (www.zufriedenleben.eu) in collaboration with Thinking & Acting shares this information and discusses the ways to find joy in our lives. Please find more information HERE.
When: 26 June 2017, 6PM
Where: Quartierspavillon Quäkerwiese
