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I met Shannon Moroney at a restorative justice conference in November of 2011.
Samsara shows us the reality of our industrial desensitised world. This clip http://vimeo.com/73234721 shows the barbaric inhumanity of the agro business that supplies 'food' for the world's population.
An uplifting and entertaining film based on a true story of an unlikely relationship which highlights the very best of human nature. The reciprocal compassion and non-judgemental attitude between the carer and the cared for are inspiring.
The Conference of the Birds. Peter Sis. 2011, Penguin Press, 978-1-59420-306-0.
Ever wonder why that kid in your class is such a trouble maker? Maybe not. Maybe we all should wonder why he/she chooses to act the he/she does.
The true story of a girl growing up in residential care. Her resilience shines through. It will hopefully inspire other children growing up in residential care to aspire to be more than a statistic.
Why? Simply: watch it and you'll see empathy in a real life. You'll see how to make somebody happy and live more fully. You'll see how thinking about somebody else will make you happy/happier ... It's about "think and be happy".
This book is about the ways to live a whole hearted life. Brene's definition of "Wholehearted" is believing that we are worthy of love and belonging, having the courage to be imperfect, and owning and sharing our story.