A Higher Barr

Out of Exile & Back Into the Fire: A New Chapter Begins

A Discussion on How the Collapse of Empathy Is Costing Us Our Humanity & Nation

Aug 28 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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January 2025

It’s A Wrap 2024! The Best of What I Consumed in My 44th Year

If you want to truly understand someone, you do that by observing what they read, watch, and listen to, who they hang around, and how they spend their…

Jan 1 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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November 2024

What Role Are You Playing in Life?

Whether its at home, in communities, or in the workplace, if we aren't careful and observant we can find ourselves playing roles & positions that we…

Nov 25, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

Go Vote Today, But the Real Work Starts Tomorrow

While voting is important, civic engagement is the foundation of strong communities. Here are some ideas to be more involved beyond election day.

Nov 5, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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Looking for Your 2025 Event Speaker?

Are You Looking for a Captivating Speaker?

Nov 4, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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October 2024

How Are You Utilizing Your Supercomputer? A Discussion on Creating Change

"There's always a better way if you are looking for it" Joshua V. Barr

Oct 9, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

September 2024

Weekend Thoughts from Cabin 24: Peeling Back the Layers to Heal Thyself

By acknowledging our pain and working towards self-love, we can forge genuine connections with others.

Sep 1, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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August 2024

My Public Apology Letter to the Planeteer Ma-Ti: Understanding the True Power of Heart

Life has taught me that the most crucial element in making our communities and society better for all is the power of heart. Thanks, Ma-Ti.

Aug 29, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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The Three Kinds of People You Meet in Life

Everyone likes to sort people into groups. In my experience, there are three distinct groups that people fall into when it comes to social change. Do…

Aug 14, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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The Houselessness Tipping Point: Which Side Will We Choose?

Houselessness in the nation has reached a tipping point, so the question is which side will we tip over into, the side that supports our fellow human…

Aug 1, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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July 2024

You Don’t Have to Wait Until November to Have an Impact

Talking heads love to tell us that voting is the answer to all of our problems, but we can do so much more right now to create long-lasting impact in…

Jul 17, 2024 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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October 2022

The LA City Council Controversy: Why It Should Matter to Every Community

The local level is where civic engagement matters most but if you aren’t paying attention your tax dollars can be used against you to render you and…

Oct 20, 2022 • 

Joshua V. Barr

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