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Volunteers prove generosity is naturally healthy
My four year-old grandson looked with awe at the chocolate iced donut. Was it all just for him? His immediate response was to break it in two pieces – half for his much-adored older sister, and half...
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Can we heal the culture of violence?
The issue of violence is prominent in our community conversations at the moment. Terrorism, drug-related violence, domestic and institutional abuse, and even road rage are insistently crying out for...
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Living alone can be good for you
There’s a growing trend among Millennials towards staying single and living alone. Living arrangements similar to that of the characters in Friends and Sex and the City are now commonplace for them....
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Ageing is our unique ability to grow spiritually and mentally
This International Day of Older Persons should motivate you – whatever your age – to adopt a better view of ageing We live in an age when many older people are contradicting the oft-repeated...
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World Smile Day Pre-empts Mental Health Week in Australia
World Smile Day kicks off Mental Health Week @Glowimages: models used for illustrative purpose World Smile Day, today, was launched in 1999 by the creator of the smiley symbol that we all know so...
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Why pastoral care is integral to healthcare
Pastoral care is integral to healthcare @Glowimages–models used for illustrative purpose In public and military hospitals, prisons, and hospices, when push comes to shove, there are not many who will...
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Want to be healthier? Say “thanks”!
A special day for thanksgiving hasn’t really caught on in Australia yet, despite the good efforts of many here to celebrate a National Day of Thanksgiving in May each year. However, it may be time to...
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The Secret to Trouble-Free Christmas Travel
The Festive Season is kicking in once again and many of us are anticipating travelling for Christmas holidays and to visit family. But it won’t always be plain sailing! Whether it’s by coach, train,...
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Will the 2015 global identity crisis continue to inspire our better nature...
What do “identity,” “sharing economy” and “face with tears of joy emoji” have in common? Not a lot at first blush! But they’ve each been selected as the 2015 “Word of the Year” – by Dictionary.com,...
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Seniors Week: Why we need to rethink ageing
Today’s shift in thought concerning seniors’ capabilities was pre-empted by spiritual thinker, Mary Baker Eddy, who wrote more than a century ago about “the everlasting grandeur and immortality of...
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This ANZAC Day let’s talk about what heals post-traumatic stress
This week’s ANZAC Day commemorations highlight the best of human conduct – servicemen’s and servicewomen’s courage, mateship, decency and willingness to lay down their lives for country and mates on...
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Helping to avert a suicide
It’s heartbreaking to learn that suicide rates across Australia have increased by 20% in the last decade. Is there nothing we can do to reverse this tragic trend? Many are striving to do so. Some are...
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Unmasking perfectionism and the perfect child
Unmasking perfectionism @Glowimages model used for illustrative purpose Four ‘trick or treaters’ knocked on our door last Halloween. Somewhat unprepared to experience this novelty in Australia I...
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Clearing up “fake news” on every front
The recent disclosures about “fake news” in the media illustrate that we need to be more alert than ever to discern if what’s being said is fact or fiction. Now we’re actively seeking truth, rather...
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Why pastoral care is integral to healthcare
In public and military hospitals, prisons, and hospices, when push comes to shove, there are not many who will rebuff a visit from the friendly Chaplain. These caring individuals provide spiritual...
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Want to be healthier? Say “thanks”!
A special day for thanksgiving hasn’t really caught on in Australia yet, despite the good efforts of many here to celebrate a National Day of Thanksgiving in May each year. However, it may be time to...
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The Secret to Trouble-Free Christmas Travel
The Festive Season is kicking in once again and many of us are anticipating travelling for Christmas holidays and to visit family. But it won’t always be plain sailing! Whether it’s by coach, train,...
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Will the 2015 global identity crisis continue to inspire our better nature...
What do “identity,” “sharing economy” and “face with tears of joy emoji” have in common? Not a lot at first blush! But they’ve each been selected as the 2015 “Word of the Year” – by Dictionary.com,...
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Seniors Week: Why we need to rethink ageing
Today’s shift in thought concerning seniors’ capabilities was pre-empted by spiritual thinker, Mary Baker Eddy, who wrote more than a century ago about “the everlasting grandeur and immortality of...
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This ANZAC Day let’s talk about what heals post-traumatic stress
This week’s ANZAC Day commemorations highlight the best of human conduct – servicemen’s and servicewomen’s courage, mateship, decency and willingness to lay down their lives for country and mates on...
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