Category Archives: Uplifting/Inspiring

Happenings that draw people together in the spirit of community, goodwill and transformation. Acts of human endeavour that will touch your heart, inspire your mind and warm your soul. Social evolution in action.

Kanga Collective – baby-wearing Aussie style

Posted on March 8, 2012 by robin

Hey, check out this brilliant new initiative to promote and support baby-wearing in Australia. A wonderful way to create a better world for babies, children, families and communities (and hands-free!)

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Is a Better World Possible? A New Year’s Blog…….

Posted on February 6, 2012 by robin

As I ease back into the full swing of 2012, I want to greet all of you and begin with a host of amazing, uplifting and surprisingly good news from around the world, to welcome the new year. So, here … Continue reading →

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Why ‘gold stars’ and rewards dumb down our children’s education

Posted on October 4, 2011 by robin

This brilliant talk shows you what your child’s school teachers and your psychologist did not tell you: how ‘gold stars’, jelly-beans and similar prizes actually smother your child’s creativity, intelligence and autonomy. Continue reading →

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A World First in Rights for Nature!

Posted on May 1, 2011 by robin

Bolivia is set to be the first country to grant equal legal rights to Nature, protecting it from pollution and wanton exploitation. The government will establish a Ministry of Mother Earth, empowered to limit industrial violation of key ecosystems. Notwithstanding … Continue reading →

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Who said babies can’t talk?????

Posted on April 4, 2011 by robin

Hey, check out these twin babies speaking to each other. Especially look at the body language (hands AND feet used for emphasis), vocal tone and facial communication. I think this might be the most sensible conversation I have ever heard! … Continue reading →

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Learning Partnerships for Aussie Indigenous Youth

Posted on November 19, 2010 by robin

Wow!! What an amazing initiative this is. ‘Show me the way’ is an Australian  mentoring program that links young indigenous australians to successful and creative elders for mentoring and empowerment. They are achieving wonders, and inspiring many. Every young person … Continue reading →

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Make Dance, not War

Posted on September 28, 2010 by robin

Oh my God. Humans are amazing. These guys made my day!

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Why can’t all chores be like this one?

Posted on September 23, 2010 by robin

For years, I’ve been telling people that little children don’t relate to long term, secondary pay-offs. They won’t clean up their room so it will be neat and tidy: they clean up if it is turned into a game (that’s … Continue reading →

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Childhood does NOT end at 18!!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by robin

Imagine you are walking through your local train station, minding your own business, when suddenly this happens (see the video) – how would you feel?

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An act of senseless beauty

Posted on September 16, 2010 by robin

See what happens when a crowd of spaniards innocently shopping in a marketplace in Valencia are unexpectedly treated to a public operetta. The faces of the startled spectators are priceless!

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