Posted on June 12, 2008 by Ramona Silipo
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At the end of May, my husband and I took a weekend trip to “Shakespeare country” It’s only about an hour and half’s drive, but we meandered a bit, took our time and enjoyed country roads with gorgeous vistas in every direction. The weather was hot, so we decided not [...]
Filed under: Crafts and Decorative Arts, England, the English and Village Life, Forgiveness and Healing, Spirituality and Inspiration | Tagged: Stratford-upon-Avon, Coventry Cathedral, Royal Shakespeare Company, RSC, Shakespeare, Compton Verney, Peter Moores, English folk art, reconciliation, community of the cross of nails | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 5, 2008 by Ramona Silipo
©2008 Ramona K. Silipo. All rights reserved.
FORGIVE FOR GOOD, by Fred Luskin, subtitled, ‘A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness,’ is a striking combination research report, case study and handbook. The material is groundbreaking, fascinating and instantly accessible.
In the courses he teaches, Fred Luskin, Ph.D., Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, is absolutely [...]
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Posted on April 30, 2008 by Ramona Silipo
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Recently I happened to meet a psychiatrist who believes that violent anger and violent behaviour are “in a normal range of emotions.” Her view was that people who do not lash out violently are actually somehow lacking in their range of emotional responses; that the absence of violence is abnormal. [...]
Filed under: American Questions, Books and Reading, Children and Family, Christian Questions, Forgiveness and Healing, Non-violence: Living and Teaching, Peace Work, Quakers | Tagged: anger management, Carolyna Marks, forgiveness, Fred Luskin, learning to forgive, peace studies, World Wall for Peace | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 28, 2008 by Ramona Silipo
Follow My Leader, by James B. Garfield, one of the best modern books for young readers, is back in print.
The story follows Jimmy Carter, a twelve-year-old baseball player who is suddenly blinded by a firecracker. We see Jimmy when the bandages are unwrapped from his eyes, and feel his anger and fear. We are [...]
Filed under: Books and Reading, Children and Family, Dogs and Other Fourfoots, For older children or teenagers, Forgiveness and Healing, To read to young children | Tagged: Guide Dogs for the Blind, children with disabilities, children's novels, reading with children, James B Garfield, blind children | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 22, 2008 by Ramona Silipo
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Note to a friend:
Self sufficiency is selfish, in that it denies friends the opportunity to care for you. Independence is good, especially for women. But when we try to do everything for ourselves, we get too self-focused. Not only do we become preoccupied with our needs that are not being [...]
Filed under: Forgiveness and Healing, Friendship, Spirituality and Inspiration, Women | Tagged: forgiveness, Friendship, Women | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 28, 2008 by Ramona Silipo
©2008, Ramona K. Silipo. All rights reserved.
THE PEACE EMPOWERMENT PROCESS
HELPS PEOPLE TRANSFORM VIOLENCE INTO CREATIVITY
The World Wall for Peace transforms the lives of people, children and adults, through the Peace Empowerment Process® (PEP), taught by its creator, Carolyna Marks. The process comprises two distinct sections, the PEP®, and the Blueprint of Emotional [...]
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