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Biophilia as esteem toward nature

Posted by Cecilia

The term Biophilia means “love of life or living systems”.  It was first used by German philosopher Erich Fromm who defined it as being attracted to all that is alive. Biophilia describes something we all experience in our life: it’s our … Continue reading →

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Esteem for real-life superheroes

Posted by Cecilia

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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I’m the master of my relationships

Posted by Cecilia

A high self-esteem based on self-confidence and respect toward others enables us to be masters of our relationships. What does this mean to be the master of our relationships?  These are the two characteristics of it. It means on one hand … Continue reading →

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An esteemful personality: Charlie Chaplin

Posted by Cecilia

Charlie Chaplin may have been the ultimate cinematic comedian.  In the last three quarters of a century his work lifted the spirits of countless people around the world.  But Chaplin was more than just a clown.   His words were thoughtful and … Continue reading →

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World Autism Awareness Day

Posted by Cecilia

World Autism Awareness Day, an international day to raise awareness for the autistic, started in 2008. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects children all over the world.  Most likely, everyone knows somebody suffering autism. Giving esteem to everybody in our surrounding means … Continue reading →

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Trout in the classroom: esteem for nature

Posted by Cecilia

For city students sometimes it may be difficult to come into contact with nature.  Contact is the first step toward esteem and respect for nature. Third-graders at Linwood E. Howe Elementary in Culver City, CA had the unique opportunity to make a … Continue reading →

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Esteem for autistic children

Posted by Cecilia

Children with autism touch the heart because it interferes with our ability to be social. Human beings need verbal communication and other kinds of social interaction.  We seek reactions and the feeling that we’re respected, that we get esteem. It’s also easy … Continue reading →

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Esteem for “an artist of life”

Posted by Cecilia

Tsai Erh Ping, born in China and working as an artist in the U.S. creates unusual handcrafts in the form of unique jewelry and small sculptures. Tsai’s art shows his connectedness to nature and life.  He transforms the image of … Continue reading →

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“One in 8 million”

Posted by Cecilia

The New York Times started a weekly series called “One in 8 million“.  Each week one person out of the 8 million citizens of New York is portrayed with his passions and problems, relationships and routines, vocations and obsessions. Reading … Continue reading →

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Classical ballet for children’s self-esteem

Posted by Cecilia

The City of Angels Ballet in Silver Lake near Los Angeles offers free classical ballet training for children coming from some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. Each afternoon hundreds of children make the long car drive to the tiny studio, their portal to … Continue reading →

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