"There is one thing I have seen change children more than anything else in all my years of working with families. Not discipline. Not rewards. Not consequences. Just 10 uninterrupted minutes every day where a parent sits with their child, asks questions, listens without judgement, without correcting, without trying to fix, and simply offers their full presence and unconditional love. It sounds almost too simple, yet I've watched angry children become gentle, anxious children find calm, defiant children become cooperative, and disconnected families rediscover each other. A child who feels deeply seen and heard no longer has to demand attention through behaviour. Their nervous system begins to feel safe, their emotional cup fills, and everything starts to change. Never underestimate what 10 minutes of genuine connection can do." -Anthony Goldsmith (Facebook) #parenting

Crdie : Classical Literature (Facebook) "In The Brothers Karamazov, the elder Zosima makes one of the most remarkable statements in all of literature: "Each of us is guilty before everyone, for everyone and everything, and I more than the others." Our lives are woven together much more closely than we tend to think. Every little interaction or conversation shapes another person's life, who in turn shapes someone else's. Dostoevsky understood well that families, friendships, and even entire societies are built this way. They grow through countless ordinary encounters that seem insignificant in the moment but continue echoing long afterwards. Thus, even the smallest act of love or simply encouragement can make a vast difference. A person’s life can take a completely different course because, even if only for a brief moment, someone chose to care about them. Zosima encouraged his followers to remember that every life touches countless others. Every action you make can leave the world a little richer (or poorer) than it was before." #Dostoevsky

Credit: Psychiatry With Soul (Facebook) "Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, 'This is what I need.' It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge. If you bring love to that moment - not discouragement - you will find the strength is there. Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature and your life . . . This is when the spontaneity of your own nature will have a chance to flow." Joseph Campbell Artwork © Catrin Welz-Stein

"Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson (Art: 'Return from Fishing' [detail], 1894 by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida)

Credit: Native People's Network (Facebook) "The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has officially regained ownership of the sacred Nikwasi (Noquisiyi) Mound in Franklin, North Carolina, marking one of the most significant Indigenous land restoration milestones in the southeastern United States. The transfer was completed on February 26, 2026, following a deed-signing ceremony between EBCI Principal Chief Michell Hicks and Franklin Mayor Stacey Guffey. The return came after the Franklin Town Council unanimously voted to remove the remaining legal barriers to transferring the site directly to the Tribe. Built around 1000 CE, Nikwasi Mound served as the ceremonial, political, and spiritual center of an important Cherokee mother town. In Cherokee tradition, Noquisiyi means “Star Place” and is associated with the Nunne’hi, spiritual protectors described in Cherokee oral history. After Cherokee communities lost control of the site during the early 1800s, the mound remained under non-Tribal ownership for more than two centuries. In 1946, local residents helped protect it from industrial development, and it was later added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Tribe plans to preserve the mound for future generations and has also acquired nearby property to develop an educational center where visitors can learn about Cherokee history, culture, and the significance of the site. Returning sacred places helps protect Indigenous history, culture, and future generations—what are your thoughts? 🪶 #LandBack #Cherokee #heritage #nativeamerican #nativehistory Sources: • Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians – Official announcement. • Town of Franklin, North Carolina – Official meeting records and deed transfer information. • Noquisi Initiative – Project information. • National Register of Historic Places – Nikwasi Mound listing."

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