Living Joyfully
Let's talk about relationships - how to improve them, how to enjoy them, and how to truly connect with the people in our lives.
Reader Question (paraphrased for length): I recently interacted with a family who are following unschooling principles. The biggest concern I see is the lack of discipline; and that children are …
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Reader Question: I would love to hear your take on unschooling in a co-operative circumstance. How much "getting out of the way" and how much instigating would you encourage? I know all kids and …
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Reader Question (edited for length): My husband is very wary about unschooling. He is not convinced it is good / feasible / livable. He comes home from work with questions like "What did you do …
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Last week I talked about finding joy, that deeper sense of self that no longer seems quite so susceptible to the whims of life and luck. Yet, as I mentioned, it's not that life no longer has …
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First, what do I mean by the word joy? Certainly it means happiness, pleasure. Most people can find happiness in response to good things that happen to them or around them. Yet when disappointing …
I love the variety of words that express the concept of being mindful: observant, aware, attentive, conscientious, careful, cognizant, considerate, present, respectful, thoughtful, sensible. Living …
