Thursday, May 1, 2014

Gratitude Summit (Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley) June 7, 2014

I was asked to create an interactive wall of Gratitude to Celebrate 3 years of Scientific Research examining the impact of Gratitude on the mind and body.  600+ people attended the Summit.  Funded by the John Templeton Foundation which underwrote the research of 29 scientists, topics ranged from the neuroscience of gratitude to how gratitude might reduce bullying.  4 amazing California College of the Arts Students and graduates helped me create this celebratory and interactive piece.  Thank you to Christina Conklin, Talita Suassana, Genevre Peyser, and Will Durkee.  Keynote speakers at the Summit were Brother David Steindl-Rast and Jack Kornfeld.

photo courtesy of Auey Santos

                                    Talita Suassuna's amazing 'Cultivate Happiness Here' board

                                                           Photo courtesy of Auey Santos


                                  Brother David Steindl-Rast and Jack Kornfeld in conversation.

 Greater Good Science Center's Core Themes

                                                          Photo courtesy of Auey Santos



                                               Will Durkee in front of his 'Thank you' board



                                                Jack Kornfeld making some art for the wall.

    Jack Kornfeld posting his art on the wall.

                                                            Attendees making art to post

                             triangular  Banners created by 100 Prospect Sierra Elementary School children













My mother adding some gratitude to the wall.
                                                               

Genevre Peyser working at the art table.
Photo courtesy of Auey Santos



                                           Prospect Sierra Elementary Student Banners

Talita's Flowers


photo courtesy of Auey Santos

                                Will's 'Thank -You' Cards


                                                              Christina, Will, Terri, Talita, Genevra


                                       


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