Category: Development EN
THE HUMAN LIBRARY – Borrow A Person Instead Of A Book
There is a movement that originated in Denmark, where instead of borrowing a book to read a story, you borrow a person instead. The idea, established in 2000, is to "publish people as open books" so that a person can ask questions of someone's life and experience and understand issues better. These Human Library projects now exist in over 80 countries. The concept is simple – that stereotypes...
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SLOW DOWN & RECONNECT
Take a moment to read this 113-year-old poem, whose message is more relevant than ever today. Written in 1911, it teaches us to open the door to a richer, fuller existence – slow down and reconnect with the world. There are lessons in patience, grace, and harmony if we pause long enough to notice the world around us. The small moments where we simply stop to appreciate the beauty around us is...
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THE JOURNEY IS VERY SHORT
(A wisdom story) An elderly lady got on a bus and sat down. At the next stop, a grumpy young woman climbed up and plonked down beside the old woman, hitting her with her numerous bags. The elderly lady remained calm and silent. Puzzled, the young woman asked her why she was not angry. The elderly woman replied with a smile: “There is no need to be rude or discuss something so insignificant as...
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“I AM BECAUSE WE ARE”
We have to learn from them. Read and be inspired. (Image via Ancient Road)
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HOW TREES ARE TRANSPLANTED IN JAPAN
In Japan, when a tree is in the way of civil work or the construction of a new road, all necessary resources and efforts are dedicated to carrying out a proper transplant and ensuring its survival in its new location. This practice reflects a deep culture of respect for trees, their life and longevity. The picture below shows a 165-year-old tree ready for transplant in Japan. Source: Young Farmer...
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WHAT’S EATING UP YOUR TIME
Most of us are guilty of wasting time. Remember, time lost cannot be regained. Not only that, wasting time diverts your attention and energy away from the tasks that are most important or valuable to you. Remove these 10 time-wasters from your life. (Image from @Financialtutorship)
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READING IS THERAPEUTIC
“Why do I read? I just can't help myself. I read to learn and to grow, to laugh and to be motivated. I read to understand things I've never been exposed to. I read when I'm crabby, when I've just said monumentally dumb things to the people I love. I read for strength to help me when I feel broken, discouraged, and afraid. I read when I'm angry at the whole world. I read when everything is...
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