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Talking about secrets with my daughter turned out to be more complicated than I expected. A few months ago I asked her to deliver a…
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Courage Quote of the Day
“Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.” ~ Carl Jung
Birbal Reveals the Thief
Here we have another Birbal story. Intellectual courage allows us to try unconventional methods. At the same time, lack of social courage may be our…
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Courage Book Review – The Daring Book for Girls
Last week I talked about The Dangerous Book for Boys. This week it’s the girls’ turn, with The Daring Book for Girls, a sister volume. Using the…
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Courage Challenge of the Day
This week was the start of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Consider fasting for the day, or giving up one meal. What is important…
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Let Me Tell You a Secret!
The other day the Lovely K. and I were having another conversation about secrets. In fifth grade, the girls spent much of their recess time…
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Courage Quote of the Day
“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”~Nelson Mandela”
The Brave Little Parrot
Another story about the courage to ask for help comes to us from India, and is another Jataka tale. This is a story that that…
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Courage Book Review – The Dangerous Book for Boys
When The Dangerous Book for Boys came out a few years ago, it caused quite a stir, buddying up to Harry Potter on the bestseller…
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