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Oh, won't you stay? We'll put on the day And we'll talk in present tenses -Joni Mitchell

29 May Daily Practice Inspired by Joni Mitchell

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“We Are Here Day” - a day to celebrate and have fun together!...

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To sustain a life of belonging and to invite others into that, has always been acknowledged as one of the great achievements of human existence. -David Whyte

28 May Daily Practice Inspired by David Whyte

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When have you noticed someone who is compassionate? Today's practice highlights compassionate choices...

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Circles create soothing space, where even reticent people can realize that their voice is welcome. -Margaret J. Wheatley

27 May Daily Practice Inspired by Margaret J. Wheatley

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Today's practice creates a ritual around family dialogue...

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May your hands always be busy May your feet always be swift May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift -Bob Dylan

26 May Daily Practice Inspired by Bob Dylan

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Today's practice taps into the skills of perspective, hope & optimism...

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When you keep searching for ways to change your situation for the better, you stand a chance of finding them. -Angela Duckworth

25 May Daily Practice Inspired by Angela Duckworth

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Today's practice taps into the skills of perspective, hope & optimism...

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22 May Daily Practice Inspired By Paulo Freire

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Take some time today to reflect on the amazing job you do as a caregiver, whether you are a parent, a teacher, a guardian or a friend...

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In 1970 the top three skills required by the Fortune 500 were the three Rs: reading, writing, and arithmetic. In 1999 the top three skills in demand were teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. -Linda Darling-Hammond

21 May Daily Practice Inspired By Linda Darling-Hammond

Posted at 00:30h in Daily Quote, Socially Connected
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What's going to work? Teamwork! Today's practice is a group activity! with props!...

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From the moment of conception to the end of life, we each engage in a unique dance of connection. -Maia Szalavitz and Bruce D. Perry

20 May Daily Practice Inspired By Maia Szalavitz and Bruce D. Perry

Posted at 00:22h in Daily Quote, Socially Connected
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Little things are the big things....

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In European languages, to say to a person, ‘You are acting childish,’ would be an insult. However, in my native Lakota, the corresponding phrase would be translated as ‘You are acting like a sacred being.’ With such a respectful term as sacred being for childhood, it was not surprising that Native Americans exercised great care in nurturing the sacred little ones in our midst. Children were quite literally the purpose of life. - Martin Brokenleg

19 May Daily Practice Inspired By Martin Brokenleg

Posted at 00:12h in Daily Quote, Socially Connected
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Sharing, listening & hearing. A simple practice to share with your children....

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Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting – over and over announcing your place in the family of things. - Mary Oliver

18 May Daily Practice Inspired By Mary Oliver

Posted at 00:57h in Daily Quote, Socially Connected
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Today's practice encourages us to reflect on the simple things each of us do to help our familiy...

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