What Makes You You?
The things by which we generally define ourselves – appearance, personality, abilities, work, relationships, etc – can all change. Our sense of self can be influenced by what people say, the situations around us and the problems we face. What is it, then, that defines who we are? Much of ... Read more.
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Healing Anger
Question & Answer with Dadi Janki There is a lot of anger and resentment between teachers and young people, which is unproductive – it doesn’t help things. How can I deal with this anger better? I can learn to stay peaceful inside and share that feeling with young people, so that ... Read more.
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Seeing the self beyond limitations
I have a disability – cerebral palsy – which affects the muscles in my legs - my balance and my mobility. Because of my disability, I experienced a lot of bullying at school. I now see that as a positive thing for I learned self-determination, to stand on my own two feet, and not to ... Read more.
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Meeting Life’s Challenges
Neville Hodgkinson To be able to generate and sustain inner\power you need a change of attitude, vision, and perception. This has been my own experience and it has made a huge difference to me. But it is no small matter; you are talking about radically changing your outlook on life. It’s a ... Read more.
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The Healing Mind
Q&A with Dadi Janki “I make a point of creating thoughts and feelings of happiness, peace and benevolence, which make me feel better – not worse.” How can I not worry when my body is unwell? Our response to pain can cause as much distress as the pain itself – so we need ... Read more.
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The Courage to Change
David Cadman, Quaker, sustainability consultant and writer Most of us who read The Inner Wave live in a society that is driven by a very particular form of economy – one based upon rising consumption and endless growth. Although it is hardly ever challenged (least of all by those that govern ... Read more.
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The Steps to Forgiveness
A Hostage’s experience Camilla Carr At a three day event for professionals from offender management, held at the Global Retreat Centre, Oxford, in October, an audience listened spellbound to a conversation with Camilla Carr, author of The Sky is Always There. Camilla and her partner, Jon ... Read more.
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Values: the Unifying Factor
Ambassador Ragnar Ängeby I use meditation to give me strength and a clear mind. It helps me to stay in balance and not let ego interfere in my work. Whether you’re a peacemaker, mediator or whatever - you are a human being, a spiritual being, and must act as such. Most people find the ... Read more.
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The Power to Co-operate by Jill Sawers
“Independence? That's middle class blasphemy. We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth.” - George Bernard Shaw A perfect partnership is said to be not two people gazing into each other’s eyes, but rather standing side by side looking in the same direction. ... Read more.
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The Power of Good Judgment - By Kiran Coyote
The sixth in the series “The Eight Spiritual Powers” from the Brahma Kumaris The Power to Judge allows us to make quick, clear, accurate and unbiased decisions. Accurate judgment comes after evaluation and is not influenced by the situation, emotions or the opinions of others. Real, ... Read more.
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