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The Beauty of the Rose - Part 2

Learn about the Rose from the perspective of a Gardener
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The Beauty of the Rose - Part 1

Learn about the Rose from the perspective of a Herbalist
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‘Guiding Our Youth’ Conference

As a former youth worker, I had good days and bad days with the young people who I worked with but honestly, there were times when I simply didn’t understand their behaviour and because I didn’t understand their behaviour, I didn’t respond in a way that best served their emotional and relational development.
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Broadening my Spirituality by Anne Baenziger

During my time at the Sanctuary, I have joined the community meditations, completed the Mindfulness Based Living Course, continued to volunteer in the garden, participated in Brother Richard’s Calming the Storms course, and joined other various events. All of these have given me time and space to explore spirituality much more broadly and richly.
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Everyday Mindfulness Practices You Can Start Today

Mindfulness doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. Here are five practices you can try right now:
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