Inspirational Resources
Oprah.com is a great resource for inspiration, information and an opportunity to connect with other like-minded and like-valued people.
One story on www.Oprah.com, under O Philanthropy is about Marc and Craig Kielburger who founded Leaders Today to train and motivate thousands of young people each year, equipping them with the tools to make a difference. Leaders Today has administered leadership training programs for hundreds of schools, community groups and religious centers around the world.
For more information, you can visit: www.leaderstoday.com or www.freethechildren.com.
Recommended reading: Take Action: A Guide to Active Citizenship by Craig and Marc Kielburger.
Kindness Quotes
From Leaders Today:
Parents, Help Children Become Socially Aware
Teachers, Make Learning Interactive and Fun!
Additional Resources:
http://www.scholastic.com/
http://www.ghbooks.com/
6 Ways to Encourage Children to be Kind
Oprah.com offers some practical advice on how you can ...Start Making a Difference
“Think about what you have to give, not even in terms of dollars because I believe that your life is about service. It’s about what you came to give to the world, to your children, to your family.”
- Oprah
Jackie Waldman, author of The Courage to Give, recommends starting simple and small.
Ask yourself these questions:
1. Do I work best with people my own age, people younger or people older than myself?
2. Is there any specific issue that really interests me or that I feel strongly about?
3. When I lose track of time, what am I doing?
4. What do I love to do?
5. The one thing I know I do well is…
Lifestyle Maker expert Cheryl Richardson (www.CherylRichardson.com) shares …
5 Steps to Help You Find Your Passion
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