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The Spirit of Voluntary Service
by Bryan Wilshire
Lifeline Auckland was founded on a strong belief of the strength and community value of volunteerism. This belief remains just as valid and true today.
Sure we have changed over the last almost 43 years and we will change in the future.
However, the basic premise of being able to offer an expression of humanity to others through volunteering is as true today as it has ever has been....
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What's Happening at LifeLine?
by Annie Bradshaw & Sarah Frayne
News and information from Lifeline....
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Case Study: The Secretive Mr Claus
by Denis Bunbury
There he was. Taking up most of the two-seater opposite me. His red clothes were prominent under the black greatcoat he had now allowed to fall open.
“So Mr Claus, what brings you in?"...
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Building Sandcastles
Anon
Hot sun. Salty air. Rhythmic waves.
A little boy is on his knees scooping and packing the sand with plastic shovels into a bright blue bucket. Then he upends the bucket on the surface and lifts it. And, to the delight of the little architect, a castle tower is created....
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The Best Sunblock?
by Gimmundo
Remember how you are always urged eat your broccoli? Even if it doesn't appeal to your taste buds, it's common knowledge that the green veggie is loaded with vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants that help protect against various kinds of cancer and other diseases.
Now, researchers have found another use for this remarkable vegetable - and this time, it's got nothing to do with the dinner table....
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Kick the Clutter Habit
by Kathryn Hawkins
You just know you left your car keys somewhere on the kitchen counter. Or maybe in your coat pocket. Or on the living room table..
By the time you finally locate the ever-elusive keys (hidden beneath a pile of mail on the dining room table), you're already half an hour late for an important meeting.
Sound familiar? If so, you're not alone - household clutter is one of the biggest time-killers. According to Newsweek, most people blow 55 minutes a day looking for possessions they've misplaced... Click here to read the full article
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Values vs Mood Survey
As part of a research project by The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, Aaron Jarden a Lecturer in Psychology is undertaking an online survey designed to learn more about personal values, in particular which values are important and to what extent. He is also interested in how values are related to other things, such as mood, personality, beliefs, strengths and general mental health.
If you would like to take part in the survey or read more about it, click here or email Aaron |
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And finally.......a quote
"Respect is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique."
Annie Gottlier |