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Midlife can be a very productive time of lifea time to develop true character and to acquire the virtue of goodness. This book is a map to help you find the real joy of midlife: authentic character, which is to be good for goodness' sake.
Imagine being in a peaceful, beautiful, tranquil setting away from the buzz of life. At the end of a gravel path lined by flowers and stretches of flowing greenery, there is a lovely B&B with a winding porch, an inviting swing, and a majestic Willow tree swaying in the breeze. You step into the freshness and are greeted by a Host that will soon create amazing aromas, appetites and experiences. You know not what to expect and are timelessly taken on a journey of awareness, understanding, and perhaps even transformation. You see a piece of yourself in each guest: the elder, wise gentleman, Ray; the hard core business woman, Alison; the hopeful Matthew who is finding his way; and, young Madilyn and her baby who are navigating the new. And, even the Weeping Willow tree who views all arrivals and departures, and embraces each. Come sit at our table. This is OUR World. How will we choose to show up in it? What will we choose to see in each other? How are we influenced by external differences or our own beliefs? In parable, Be Good for Goodness Sake, is an exploration of these questions and of who we are as individuals living in a collective and often confusing world. The compass of life and how we choose to live it does not point in one direction all of the time. That is perfectly okay. It is actually unavoidable. The distinction of how you live in Our World is purely how you choose to. Now is your time to reflect on your story.
From the bestselling author of "It's Easier Than You Think" comes a guide to the Buddha's Ten Paramitas, the "Perfections of the Heart." Boorstein combines traditional Buddhist teachings and parables with stories from her own life, as well as easy-to-follow meditations.
After 9/11, many Americans were left with a question held deep in their hearts: How could the grief-stricken families go forward after such traumatic, catastrophic loss? For one group of families directly affected by this tragedy, the downstairs of a local Catholic church in the small town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, would set the stage for an answer. For Goodness' Sake offers a window into the workings and surroundings a 9/11 bereavement support group held in the Saint James Church, where 76 families and 104 children came together to face their grief and seek answers. Author Pamela Koch shares the stories of the families and the volunteers who rallied together in outreach, where she and her team used a holistic approach to grief to provide unimaginable, creative counseling sessions over a two-year period. Families would be transformed through these uplifting sessions, even paying it forward and helping Pam through a T-cell transplant for her acute myelogenous leukemia. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, a small New Jersey town with a big heart would come together to aid grieving families--and goodness prevailed! In the end, the story of the Saint James 9/11 Bereavement Support Group is a story of an amazing outpouring of faith, hope, and unconditional love upon the families so unforgettably touched that September day.
While the fierce debate over religion in public schools receives ample media attention, we rarely consider the implications of religious schools on moral education and liberal democracy. In this groundbreaking work, Walter Feinberg opens up a critical new dialogue to offer a complete discussion of the important role religious schools play in the formation of a democratic citizenry. Feinberg, a leading philosopher of education, approaches the subject of religious education with a rare evenhandedness, drawing on examples from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim schools and exploring topics as disparate as sex education and creationism. For Goodness Sake provides a much-needed take on a controversial topic, demonstrating that the relationship between religion and schooling is not simply the exclusive concern of members of a given religious community, but a relevant and vital issue for everyone who cares about education.
Following the success of her first two books, Ine Reynierse shows you how to manage your weight, reach your health potential and prevent disease. A culinary feast of a book for the whole family packed with nutritionally rich, seasonal recipes that are inspirational but achievable, and an easy way forward. A sustainable smart-carb, grain-free and sugar free lifestyle.
One small act of goodness can change the world, and this inspiring book can change your whole outlook! This collection of true, wonderful stories introduces a host of people--from rabbis and students to butchers and businessmen--all of whom embrace the opportunity to do chesed. Learn what effect a friendly 'Good morning' can have on a bus driver. Find out why a renowned Rosh Yeshiva personally popped popcorn for his young visitors. With warmth, wisdom, and wit, the author shares these inspirational stories, highlighting the goodness inherent within.
Zikman collects real-life stories--some poignant, some hair-raising--of lifesaving rescues, mentoring troubled teens, helping terminally ill patients, and more.
Describes the intellectual journey of eccentric American genius George Price, who tried to answer the evolutionary riddle of why people are nice, and eventually gave away all his belongings and took his own life in a squatter's flat.
