Confessions of a Late Bloomer

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

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Confessions of a Late Bloomer

As long as we are persistence in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time.

- Denis Waitley -

Confessions of a Late Bloomer

In this important article, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman asks us to reconsider how we evaluate an individual's potential. We tend to "conceptualize ability as a static property, something hard-wired into the brain by genes that are prepackaged and already activated at birth." And if someone does not display that hard-wired ability early on, we dismiss him or her as un-gifted and less likely to succeed. The reality of achievement is far more complicated: abilities often reveal themselves over time, are fostered by finding purpose which may come at any stage in life, and can develop from facing obstacles that we often consider road blocks to success. Here Kaufman makes a compelling case for treating everyone in our lives as if they have the potential for greatness. { read more }

Be The Change

Consider and express gratitude for the forces in your life, positive or negative, that have helped you get where you are today. Try to see any difficulties you are currently facing as opportunities to become even stronger.


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A Delicious Revolution

Monday, September 23, 2013

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A Delicious Revolution

The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution.

- Paul Cezanne -

A Delicious Revolution

"Until we see how we feed ourselves as just as important--and maybe more important than--all the other activities of mankind, there is going to be a huge hole in our consciousness. If we don't care about food, then the environment will always be something outside of ourselves. And yet the environment can be something that actually affects you in the most intimate -- and literally visceral -- way. It can be something that actually gets inside you and gets digested." Alice Waters is the owner of Chez Panisse restaurant and founder of The Edible Schoolyard. By actively involving a thousand students in all aspects of the food cycle, Alice shares the extraordinary effects that connecting with food has had on children and what we can do to plant seeds of revolution. { read more }

Be The Change

Make your next meal delicious and revolutionary by preparing a meal for a child, gardening with them, or sharing a wholesome meal with your loved ones...the possibilities are endless!


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The Idea of A Local Economy

Sunday, September 22, 2013

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The Idea of A Local Economy

Without prosperous local economies, the people have no power and the land no voice.

- Wendell Berry -

The Idea of A Local Economy

In a total economy everything has a price and is for sale. Sometimes critical choices that once belonged to individuals or communities become the property of corporations. This can lead to the disintegration of communities, households, landscapes, and ecosystems. Aware of this, nation leaders developed the means of limiting and restraining such concentrations. But now all of these means are arguably either weakened or in disuse. People are in danger of losing their economic security and their freedom. According to some, the way forward is developing and putting into practice the idea of a local economy...celebrated writer Wendell Berry shares more. { read more }

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This week make an effort to connect with your local community.


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A Final and Lovely Collaboration

Saturday, September 21, 2013

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A Final and Lovely Collaboration

The reluctance to put away childish things may be a requirement of genius.

- Rebecca Pepper Sinkler -

A Final and Lovely Collaboration

Beloved children's author Ruth Krauss penned more than thirty books for little ones over the course of her forty-year career, but remains best-known as half of one of the most celebrated author-illustrator duos of all time, the other half being none other than Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are. Here are some of their choicest bits of childlike wit and helpful advice for adults of all ages. { read more }

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Pretend that you are six years old and today is your birthday -- keep that child-like excitement and optimism and spread it to everyone you meet!


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