School of Belonging

My father went on talking to me in a low voice. This is how our people always talk to their children, so low and quiet, the child thinks he is dreaming, but he never forgets. Maria Chona of the Papaga Tribe

07 Apr Daily Quote Featuring Maria Chona

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Today's practice on creating connection through rituals is inspired by Maria Chona, an oral autobiographer, of the Papago Indian tribe....

When you explore your inner nature, when you look into your heart, you may discover your greatest strength which then can be shared with the other people in your life. David Levine

06 Apr Daily Quote Featuring David Levine

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Today's quote is from David Levine, Director of Teaching Empathy Institute, in Stone Ridge, NY. ...

03 Apr I Lost a Friend – Song & Activity

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What can you do to repair a friendship that has been broken?...

We never know how high we are Till we are called to rise; And then, if we are true to plan, Our statures touch the skies. by Emily Dickinson

03 Apr Quote of the Day featuring Emily Dickinson

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Todays quote is from Emily Dickinson's poem "We never know how high we are". Although now considered to be one of America’s greatest and most original poets of all time, she was not publicly recognized during her lifetime....

02 Apr Quote of the Day featuring Malidoma Somé

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Todays quote is from Malidoma Somé, a West African writer and workshop leader, primarily in the field of spirituality....

01 Apr Introduction & Quote of the Day featuring May Sarton

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Today's quote is from May Sarton's poem "Prayer". Sarton, a prolific American author, published more than 50 books, including novels, plays, poetry, and memoirs in her lifetime....