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What did you want to be when you grew up?

Posted on Sep 24th, 2009 by soulmandala : soulmandala soulmandala

according to my mother, i once aspired to become a nurse. i do not remember ever wanting to be a nurse, but that's what she says... what i do remember is always, al ways simply... More »

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What experiences do you think are important for children to have?

Posted on Sep 18th, 2009 by soulmandala : soulmandala soulmandala

oh, beyond the basics of love, nurturing, protection, nourishment and the like, i think everything that supports children's growth and development is important. my parents were particularly good about showing my sister and me all... More »

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What were you taught about religion?

Posted on Feb 4th, 2008 by soulmandala : soulmandala soulmandala

i had interesting, conflicting teachings about religion as a child. i was raised Southern Baptist (not so much the fundamentalist kind - more the Bill Moyers kind...). while the church traded on the fear of... More »

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What was your favorite childhood story?

Posted on Nov 9th, 2007 by soulmandala : soulmandala soulmandala

without question my favorite story was Ferdinand, the Bull. such a sweet character and such a wonderful message - to eschew violence and stop to smell the flowers!

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