Monthly Archives: March 2011

How To Listen & How To Be Heard

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Without real listening, we’re walking around with “eyes half open, heart half closed.” Here’s how to listen and how to be heard. Continue reading →

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How The Secret Garden Saved Me

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Adults may never glimpse the complex inner lives of children. Here’s one view. Continue reading →

Posted in books, girls, literature, memory, mothering, reading, selfhood | Tagged , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

The Power of Story: Augusta Speaks

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Building strength, wisdom, and courage through story is an age-old tradition. It’s also one of the best ways to ease trauma. This is an immigrant tale in honor of my great grandmother Augusta. Continue reading →

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We Are One Being

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

We are one being on this planet. Everything on Earth is connected in ways we don’t recognize. Continue reading →

Posted in attitude, deep ecology, gaia, global, history, mindfulness, nature, optimism, perspective | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Guerrilla Encouragement Efforts

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Random acts of encouragement. Continue reading →

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