Mindfulness
Jon Kabat-Zinn
A Farewell to Alms: Gregory Clark
Economist Gregory Clark argues that the reason for the west’s historical prosperity lies not in its institutions or ideology, but in a Darwinian process of natural selection.
It is a controversial thesis that has profound implications for the ways in which we give aid and assistance to underdeveloped nations and how we deal with economic inequality in our own.
Late Night Live 5th August 2008 - AUDIO
11/8/2008 - Transcript
July 2008 - Surnames and survival of the Richest
August 2008 - A Repsonse to Critics
Paul Keating
Paul Keating on the changes to the Australian economy, 1980-2008
Speaking at the launch of his biography, Unfinished Business: Paul Keating’s Interrupted Revolution (David Love, Scribe), Keating demonstrates the undeniable force of his intellect and personality in this overview of the sweeping changes that have occurred in the Australian economy over the past 3 decades. With an acute eye for detail, a feel for the big picture (and his own part in it), and a perfect turn-of-phrase, this is classic Keating.
State Library of NSW, August 2008
(Part 1 of 2)
(Video Part 2 of 2)
The Dream
The First 20 Years - Believing the Dream
- Abraham’s story
- “tell me the stories of Jesus”
- a parent’s love
The 2nd 20 Years - Working the Dream
- Wisdom literature
- ‘On Being’
- three true loves
The 3rd 20 Years - Freeing the Dream
- many cultures, many stories
- with respect- no thanks
- many true loves
The 4th 20 years - Living the Dream
- absorbing
- just being there for them
- refracting
The 5th 20 years - Seeing the Dream
- time passing so fast
- at one with the present
- peace
“This moment is as good as this moment gets”
Yarra Walk
My early morning walks along the Yarra River come alive with the sound of birds and the sight of blossoms.
Happy World Teachers’ Day
“… and in particular, Paul Merriweather. Earlier this week I received an email from one of the students’ parents involved in the Solar Boat Challenge:
” We were so impressed with Paul’s dedication and enthusiasm …. we really appreciate not only his passion and hard work but his genuine affection for the children, their education and their welfare.”
” … I see the hard work and the long hours that my staff put in day in and day out and it is pleasing to know that it is recognised by others as well. While teaching is a very demanding profession requiring perseverence, organizational skills, flexibility and boundless patience, it also brings with it many rewards including the knowledge that we are making a difference to the lives of the children placed in our care.
So, to my staff, happy world Teachers’ day and I hope you realise how much I appreciate the wonderful job you continue to do.” Principal
