A Fiction Writer Tells the Truth

A Fiction Writer Tells the Truth

A Fiction Writer Tells the Truth | By Mary Amato

It is hilarious when principals introduce me to students by saying, Today, we get to meet a real, live author! I am delighted not to be a fake, dead author, which wouldn’t be as fun. Children’s book authors are invited to schools to give presentations that are called author talks and these assemblies focus, of course, on reading and writing books, but when I visit schools, I often end up talking about something much more personal—my mother’s death.

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How to Do good for the Environment (And Yourself)

How to Do good for the Environment (And Yourself)

Climate, hope & Science: The Science of Happiness Podcast

Walking can increase our sense of connectedness with the earth and motivation to take climate action, which might be an important aspect of our well-being.

On this podcast, we explore the intersection of environmental well-being and our own well-being, where taking care of ourselves and the planet are one in the same and feeling good is not only possible, it’s helpful. We find the links between crisis, hope, happiness, and action.

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CSE Supports the Awakened Campus Summit

CSE Supports the Awakened Campus Summit

By Spirituality Mind Body Institute | Teachers College, Columbia University

Campus-based professionals are reporting a surge in spiritual seeking and an increase in requests by students for support to explore existential questions. Awakened Campus Summit seeks to honor this moment by offering a platform for professionals to share ways to engage suffering as an invitation for spiritual growth in college students...

For more information, to submit a proposal, or to register, Click Here.