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An esteemful personality: Mahatma Ghandi

Today the world remembers the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, born 140 years ago on October 2, 1869. It’s no accident that Gandhi’s birthday is celebrated at the same time as the International Day of Non-Violence.  Through his non-violent actions Gandhi set an … Continue reading

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International Day of Peace

Today the world celebrates the International Day of Peace.  Peace is one of the most essential requirements for a happy and fulfilled life.  The United Nations established this day as an annual observance of global non-violence and ceasefire. Genuine peace … Continue reading

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Esteem for an heroic employee

Troy Schafer, an employee at Randall’s Supermarket in Round Rock, TX received public esteem for his heroic action, but none from his employer. Last week Schafer chased a man who had allegedly snatched a woman’s purse inside the store.  He followed the man … Continue reading

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Esteem and Vision of Humanity

Each year the Global Peace Index compiles a ranking of the most peaceful countries around the world. In the last three years the same four countries have been ranked among the top 5 most peaceful.  This year New Zealand, Denmark, Norway and Iceland, are the … Continue reading

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Esteem for real-life superheroes

Perhaps you thought they only lived in comic books and on movie screens, but Superheroes actually live among us.  Brought about in part by the current economic situation they’re everyday folks deciding to perform community service, help the homeless and … Continue reading

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Esteem for peacekeepers

Today is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This day gives esteem to all the men and women serving in the United Nations peacekeeping operations for “their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage”.  Everybody who’s ever tried to make peace … Continue reading

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Self-esteem and school bullying

School bullying is a wide-spread phenomenon.  Nearly every child who goes to school has had either a first or second-hand experience with bullying. Because it’s believed that people with a high self-esteem don’t depend on outer judgements people might mistakenly … Continue reading

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Cooking as path to a better life

Probation youths can mark their time behind a concrete wall topped with barbed wire  – or for the lucky few they can learn a new skill by taking culinary classes. At Camp Gonzalez in Calabasas, CA probationers can learn culinary … Continue reading

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Artspace Outreach Program

In 2001 the Artspace Outreach Program was created with the goal of giving under-priviledged children and adults a voice through art. It’s a non-profit visual art center in Raleigh, North Carolina with exhibitions and educational programs guided by professional artists.   … Continue reading

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