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 April, 2008

Share your inspiration with the world!

By Yollana April 20th, 2008

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Here's an exciting opportunity to share your inspiration with the growth books community and make a small contribution to the environment at the same time: As you know, Growth Books is all about sharing life-changing books, cds and dvds with a community of like-minded souls. Rather than always telling you what I think is the best book or movie around, I thought I would ask you. Just answer the three questions below, and I will donate $1 to Rainforest Rescue for you. MORE...

Australian Wildlife Wisdom Excerpt: Owl - Vision

By Yollana April 1st, 2008

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We asked author Susan O'Sullivan to choose a card for GrowthBooks readers, and she chose the Owl. The Owl is card 39 in the Australian Wildlife Wisdom Cards and it represents Vision. Take a moment to open your heart and mind as you discover the wisdom of the Owl, and let us know what you think at the end! MORE...

We just bought 20sqm of rainforest for future generations!

By Yollana April 1st, 2008

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I have great news to share with you! Growth Books has just partnered with Rainforest Rescue as a community partner. We have promised to donate 10% of all our online sales to Rainforest Rescue's exceptional activities such as the Daintree Buy Back and Protect Forever and the Plant a Rainforest Tree project. MORE...

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
Confucius

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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...