I just read an upsetting Op Ed by Michael Zwaagstra, a so-called expert on school and discipline from Manitoba. Sadly he suggests that the Sandy Hook school massacre could have been prevented from a “common sense” approach (e.g. more rules and order). He rejects a zero-tolerance lock-down approach (I agree) but also rejects restorative approaches promoted by Alfie
One of my favorite Restorative Justice experts is speaking at the Dalia Lama Center on January 30 at 7pm. Location: SFU School of Business. Cost: $40. Visit www.dalailamacenter.com
“Men are from earth, woman are from earth, deal with it.” Anonymous
“When I was a child, I could not understand why I should pray for human beings only. When my mother had first kissed me goodnight, I used to add a silent prayer that I had composed for all creatures.” Albert Schweitzer
Wow. Professor Edward Slingerland at Asian Studies UBC (plus 50 researchers!) has just received $3 million to study how religions have cemented moral behavior around the world and whether social agencies or government can replace religions as sources of connection and shared values – like in some scandinavian countries. As a recovering Catholic I find this a
“Stress is where you wake up screaming and realize you haven’t fallen asleep yet.” Anonymous
“Forgiving yourself for your negativity and failure makes it so much easier to forgive others for the same frailities. You no longer need to project all of those unacceptable qualites onto people around you. ” Jane Hope.
“Why do women leave home to take their services into the marketplace? Money? For sure. But maybe the need to materialize. You had to have been there to know what it was like to be invisible. To move and not be seen, to talk and not be heard. To have family return to the house every
This is not new, but it sure is powerful! http://en.avaaz.org/1198/watch-this-and-youll-never-think-of-the-word-pretty-the-same-way-again?utm_source=facebook_avaaz&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=hot-videos
“For girls, peace, harmony, social stability and non-combative non-heirarchal play are essential to having fun. When girls play informally, winning is not vital; they seek applause and admiration. Paramount to girls is “being liked.” Helen Fisher, The First Sex.