The practice of playfulness and humour

The practice of playfulness and humour

Two men were fishing. The men caught some fine fish. When they were going home, one said to the other, “How are we going to make our way back to that wonderful fishing place again?” The second said, “I thought of that — I marked the boat with...
Diversity: The basis of a system’s health and resilience

Diversity: The basis of a system’s health and resilience

If you were a farmer planting crops do you think it would make sense to plant all the same crops or to plant lots of different crops? Why? Well, let’s think about this. Before the Irish famine most of the people were heavily reliant on one crop: potatoes. So, what do...
Bob Dylan: Beyond expectations

Bob Dylan: Beyond expectations

As a young boy, Robert Zimmerman was bored growing up in Hibbing. The place didn’t excite him very much. So, he used his imagination to escape. He would turn on the radio, listen to music and imagine he was somewhere else. Robert learned to play music all by himself....
Still I rise: The resilient and inspiring life of Maya Angelou

Still I rise: The resilient and inspiring life of Maya Angelou

“Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud” – Maya Angelou Through her life, as a poet, writer, teacher and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou stood as a shining example of humanity at its best. She brought beauty and joy to the world and taught people how to love...