History of International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900′s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. 1908 Great unrest and critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women’s oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. …
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Recommended Spiritual Books
BRILLIANT BOOKS ~ Recommended By Nicola from The Orange Tree One Day – David Nicholls. Amazing modern story that follows two teenagers (Emma and Dex) from university through to their 40’s. Beautifully written. The Book Thief – The story is set during the Second World War, it is of a little girl who steals books as a way of …
Read MoreThe Life of a Creative Artist
Elaine Barrow Creative Art Facilitator What creativity means to me For me creativity is about how I live my life and express myself each day. We can express ourselves creatively in the everyday things we take for granted, like the clothes we choose to wear and the meals we create. I really couldn’t imagine a life without creativity. This might …
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A Biography of Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath Writer & Poet Born to middle class parents in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, Sylvia Plath published her first poem when she was eight. Sensitive, intelligent, compelled toward perfection in everything she attempted, she was, on the surface, a model daughter, popular in school, earning straight A’s, winning the best prizes. By the time she entered Smith College on a …
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Can do or Can’t do? That is the question
If I asked you to tell me what makes life worth living – in a single word – what would your answer be? The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that what makes life worth living can be summed up in a single word. That word is – “You!” Here is what I mean. Harry …
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21 Ways to Feel Good
Crank up some uplifting music. Turn up the volume, and dance like no-one is watching. Go for a walk. It doesn’t matter where you go, just get out of the house. If it’s cold and wet get yourself suited and booted up. Billy Connelly was quoted saying, there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong type of …
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Can you see the hidden?
It looks just like whole loads of coffee beans. Take a closer look. Can you see anything unusual? Creativity is about seeing the less than obvious. Take time today to take a closer look at the people and places you often take for-granted. What do you REALLY see?
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Believe you are Good Enough
Another Poem. This poem is partly my own handy-work, and part of a poem that I found on a toilet door. Yes, you heard right! YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH… Just as you are. Happy Valentine’s Day X
Read MoreA Poem about Love ~ Rumi
THE ALCHEMY OF LOVE You come to us from another world From beyond the stars and void of space. Transcendent, Pure, Of unimaginable beauty, Bringing with you the essence of love You transform all who are touched by you. Mundane concerns, troubles, and sorrows dissolve in your presence, Bringing joy to ruler and rule To peasant and king You bewilder …
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