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Because I Myself Was Still Eating Sugar

By Sara Nolan | September 27, 2013 | 0
Filed Under: Integrity, Practice, State of Mind, Teachers, Wisdom
Integrity among monkeys

A mother brought her young son to Mahatma Gandhi.  Please, Gandhiji, she begged.  My son eats so much sugar.  I cannot get him to stop.  Please, tell my son to stop eating sugar.  Gandhi nodded.  The truly wise ones usually take a substantial pause before responding to go within for a reality check.  Then he Continue Reading …

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6 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Your Smartphone

By Sara Nolan | September 20, 2013 | 0
Filed Under: State of Mind, Teachers, Writing Tips

Admit it: you think your smartphone is awesome.  Maybe you’re even a little intimidated by it, or have a small crush on it–two ways we often feel about our best teachers.  You may feel a sense of deflation when obliged to shut it off or stow it away.

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7 Common College Application Essay Pitfalls

By Sara Nolan | September 13, 2013 | 0
Filed Under: State of Mind, Wisdom, Writing Tips

Here are seven common college application essay pitfalls, misconceptions that prevent you from writing a great essay.   Change your view to find your voice and bust through writer’s block.

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