Unbounded Law

Behold— the radiant, thoughtful, present, treasure of a human @andreayarelyy, who gracefully tends to @gallupandstribling ‘s orchid inhabitants and gives equal light to its visitors. Kindness is its own sun… . For her unwavering generosity of spirit, @sofiamayacollin gave her a Peace Pin. . Gallup & Stribling offers orchids that comfort the soul, and produce perfection lovingly grown by @alexanderranchinc , which strengthens and sustains it. . . . #UnboundedLaw #PeacePin #LightWithoutFlame #gallupandstribling #alexanderranch #orchids #phalaenopsis #cymbidium #lettuce #sprouts #produce #hydroponics #magic #carpinteria #california #light #sunshine #kindness #soul #strength #sustenance #businesswithsoul (at Gallup and Stribling Orchids) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cps2r43P_yF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On reflection: Last Sunday, @johncooper4nashville, Bill Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton gave me the opportunity, along with my fellow @cgiuniversity students, generous Vanderbilt students, wise mentors, and illustrious leaders, to participate in a @pencil4schools event at @vanderbiltu and @vanderbilthhh to create school supply bags for children in the Nashville, TN area. . These hand-assembled kits contain the essentials to support students not only in the classroom, but also equip them with a superpower… they contain the faith, trust, and love of the community and Pencil family that assemble them. A pencil alone can take notes— but a pencil with purpose can move mountains— and as Vanderbilt’s motto proclaims, “Dare to Grow”. . Pencil was one of three organizations celebrated by the Clinton Global Initiative this year at their annual meeting. It was an honor to be a part of their mission, and put a pencil and some extra strength into a few young ones’ hands. . . . #UnboundedLaw #Lightwithoutflame #PeacePin #cgiu2023 #cgiu #vanderbilt #vanderbiltuniversity #vanderbiltpeabody #daretogrow #pencil4schools #superpowers #nashville #nashvilletennessee #volunteer #give #soar #empower #gogetit #changemakers (at Vanderbilt University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpoTwnHJYbz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Denise and Fran Collin met the warm, creative, generous, and kind Jason, who owns and curates the store @seaandgreenhome in Cambria with his wife Rebecca Biskaduros, passionate about sustainability and protecting the environment. Artists and philanthropists at heart, they lovingly welcome visitors to their shop, a space of beauty, community building, and art that seeks to empower all people. . Originally calling New Jersey home, “After superstorm Sandy they were able to raise over $23,000 for Shores United Relief Foundation through the sale of their restore heart ornaments, which they made with reclaimed Sandy damaged wood. They also made one of a kind furniture and accessories out of damaged boardwalk wood to sell for fundraising for those affected by Sandy”; during COVID, they sold art made by family, friends, and local makers to support the artist community (See about section of their website). . Visit Jason and Rebecca at their Cambria store: 2380 Main Street, Cambria; or on their website: www.sea-n-green.com . Thank you for carrying the light. Please continue to shine, and acknowledge when others illuminate your path. . Giver of the pin @collin_denise . Photography by @francollinphoto1 . . . #UnboundedLaw #PeacePin #lightwithoutflame #law #justice #peace #kindness #illumination #philanthropy #hurricanesandy #fundraising #portraitphotography #cambria #cambriacalifornia #centralcoast #california #newjersey #bayhead #bayheadnj #pointpleasant #pointpleasantnj #pointpleasantbeach #ashburypark #bicoastal #changemakers #leadership #businesswithsoul (at Sea + Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpk99LTPWnH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On Reflection— after this year’s annual @cgiuniversity conference held at @vanderbiltu. . I met on my flight home the giving, humble, and light-filled Holly, who was making small crocheted octopi from her plane seat as we flew from Nashville, Tennessee to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in Texas. I complimented her sweet creations, and she proceeded to tell me that she makes them to donate to hospitals for NICU babies— who searching for the comfort of their mother’s umbilical cord, pull from their bodies wires and tubes while at the hospital. The octopi are given to the premature babies, who hold and pull the tentacles of the octopus given to them, which provides them with the comfort for which they are searching. The design and practice according to Holly began in Denmark a few years back. She buys supplies from @friends_and_co._quilt_shop, in Cody, Wyoming in honor of the Benjamin Smiles project, celebrating the life of Benjamin James Mollett, and in support of those battling pediatric cancer. . Although I protested, she gave me two octopi— one to give away and one to keep. I decided to give one to my local hospital if they did not already have such benevolent creatures already (as Holly is looking to find new hospitals to where she may donate octopi), unsure of where the other would belong… . On my connecting flight home to Santa Barbara, the gentleman boarding ahead of me and I began to discuss our journeys, when he told me his wife had given birth 10 weeks early, and that he had been unexpectedly in New York City for months, while his young one stayed in the NICU. I suddenly found the second octopus’ home and purpose. He accepted the octopus with glee, asking me to thank Holly with deep sincerity, confirming that his child had attempted to remove life-saving tubes and wires in the NICU. . Everyone has a story and a cause, and can be a bridge to people and their purpose. . . . #UnboundedLaw #PeacePin #LightWithoutFlame #cgiu2023 #cgiu #law #justice #airplanemagic #magicoftravel #travel #octopus #octopi #crochet #crochetoctopus #preemieoctopus #preemie #preemiestrong #preemiemom #nashvile #nashvilletennessee #tennessee #texas #dallasfortworth #love (at The Sky) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpiiBsxvPQu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The light when shared does not consume us— but instead forms the constellations in darkness once obscured without each other. Thank you President Bill Clinton and @cgiuniversity— together we light the way for each other. . . . #unboundedlaw #peacepin #lightwithoutflame #peace #unity #cgiu2023 #cgiu #changemakers #buildingbridges #vanderbilt #vanderbiltuniversity #nashville #nashvilletennessee #tennessee #education #dedication #inspiration (at Vanderbilt University) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpbk3aQMwm5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you @cgiuniversity for capturing the moment! I met Humphrey Fellows and Fulbright Scholars Ms. Munia Mozumder of Bangladesh and Mr. Frederico Fernandes Cabral of Timor Leste, who are studying at Vanderbilt’s Peabody College and volunteers at the event yesterday evening. They are dedicated to building stronger bridges in education, so that all may pursue and attain it. I am very grateful to have met these leaders and changemakers; I hope our paths will meet again. . . . #UnboundedLaw #PeacePin #LightWithoutFlame #CGIU2023 #CGIU #vanderbiltuniversity #vanderbiltpeabody #fulbright #fulbrightscholarship #education #peace #inspiration #dedication #changemakers #nashville #nashvilletennessee #buildingbridges (at Vanderbilt University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpXqq_6sefs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I met John on my flight to the @cgiuniversity Conference at @vanderbiltu yesterday. John was on his way to see his daughter and to donate his time to an event hosted by OneGenAway, which seeks to eliminate food insecurity by distributing rescued foods from local grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, and farms. His humble, generous, and kind spirit is truly inspiring. I am grateful to have met this changemaker. @traderjoes is lucky to have such a team member, dedicated to the sustenance of all people. . . . #UnboundedLaw #Law #Justice #LightWithoutFlame #CGIU #CGIU2023 #OneGenAway #Nashville #NashvilleTennessee #Tennessee #Changemaker #TraderJoes #Kindness #PeacePins #TheGood (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVjisypJQc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

See you soon! . . . #UnboundedLaw #LightWithoutFlame #Peace #Law #PeacePin #CarryLove #community #cgiu2023 #cgiu #vanderbilt #vanderbiltuniversity #nashville #tennessee #nashvilletennessee (at Carpinteria, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpRj1YHOhzk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I met Sergeant Oscar Gonzalez today at the event entitled “Coffee with a Cop”, kindly hosted by the Santa Barbara Police Department at Handlebar Coffee; his dedication to service and the well-being of his community shone with great humility, generosity, and kindness. Sergeant Gonzalez indicated that he is available to discuss employment opportunities if interested in joining the Santa Barbara Police Department; please contact him at: [email protected] . . . #UnboundedLaw #PeacePins #SantaBarbaraPoliceDepartment #SantaBarbara #Coffeewithacop #Police #Peace #Community (at Handlebar Coffee Roasters) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBVqVdSRmV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am honored to announce that I have been accepted to the Clinton Global Initiative University to further develop Unbounded Law philosophy and its practical application, the Peace Pin. Thank you @cgiuniversity for your trust and belief in this project; I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity. I greatly look forward to beginning the program and joining you in Nashville this March. #clintonglobalinitiative #clintonglobalinitiativeuniversity #UnboundedLaw #Peace #Justice (at Vanderbilt University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoBm5vLLoRi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I had the opportunity to speak with Teri Jory at The Resource Santa Barbara on a new project, Unbounded Law, which I welcome you to watch. It is an initiative to better support relationships between police and citizens, and fundamentally, to cultivate peace.