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MeLisa Turcott Strongheart's Blog – October 2011 Archive (3)

Awesome Lives

As I get ready for the day, I like to listen to, or read something that sets a great tone for my day. Sometimes, I just need to watch Jon Stewart on Hulu, because what beats laughing first thing in the day. Today though I found this Ted video. It was worth the minutes. I hope you think so… Continue

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on October 26, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Experiential Leadership Program

Mercer Island Martial Arts' program teaches real leadership skills experientially. Kids become mentors and leaders who make a real difference in others lives. They lead in the dojang and then take those skills into the community as well.

"Never doubt a that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens, can change the world for it is the only thing that ever has." -Margret Mead… Continue

Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on October 19, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Gratitude. Simple, and Beautiful

I watched this video upon the recommendation of an amazing friend, and teacher. Had to share it here. We have done, and will continue to do gratitude raising projects, and do so for many reasons.

One being the mounting evidenced based research on the roots, and traits of those who are psychologically more resilient. And this video brings so clearly to another reason: the personal pleasure, and happiness, a more highly cultivated sense of gratitude brings to one's…

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Added by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on October 10, 2011 at 4:00am — No Comments