Well, you've arrived at the growthbooks blog. Fun, huh? This is the most personal corner of growthbooks, where I muse about everything from the meaning of life to changing nappies and running a bookstore! Honestly, though, I do love to write- and read - inspiring words. My sincere hope is that as I share my journey here, it will reflect something of your journey... And we may even have an opportunity to grow a little together.

Archive for July, 2007

Be the Change You Wish to See

By Yollana July 21st, 2007

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We are at a turning point in global history. Never before have we faced such great challenges: global warming, entrenched warfare, nuclear threats and environmental disaster. And at the same time, never before have we been presented with such an opportunity. MORE...

The seat of knowledge is in the head, of wisdom,
in the heart.
William Hazlitt

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Un-role-ing the mystery of life

July 24th, 2008

When we first took our new baby interstate to visit my father – now in his 70s – I asked him what we could call him now – Granpa? Grandad? Papa? Did he have a preference? “Oh no!” He replied, “I hate all those terms,” MORE...

Embracing Opportunities for Compassion…

June 21st, 2008

It’s one of those conundrums that has been knocking around at the back of my mind for many months now (since the The Secret was released, and I read Ask and it is Given)… how do we remain positive and 'raise the spiritual vibration' our lives, without slipping into denial? MORE...