The book Venture at Newpark

Love Beauty Joy Gratitude Compassion Freedom Truth Awareness Abundance Peace Patience Simplicity

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What is it all about?

It is an opportunity for the whole school community to come together and share thoughts and feelings on these twelve universal themes.  You might like to write, draw or take a photograph, or find music, images or quotes that reflect what you feel.  We will gather all the material at the end of this process and put it together in the form of a book.. This is not an academic or competitive exercise, it's not for marketing our school or making money - it comes from the heart.  What is important is the process and being in the moment with it. Let it grow organically.  The book is a gift to ourselves.

Why do this now?

Why not do this now? Life can be hard: lets stop and listen to ourselves and each other.  This whole school venture is about taking time to remember that we are all human beings connected to each other and the planet, both within our own community and globally.  How we care for ourselves, each other and the world around us is what matters most.  When we are troubled or disheatened, we are instantly aware of the importance of humanity.  This venture asks us to deliberately look at and share the thoughts and feelings on these universal themes which are within and around us in abundance.  It's an opportunity for us to come together and touch each other's hearts.  it will have an uplifting ripple effect and will naturally create good feeling.  Our words and thoughts are vibrational: it's simple, but profound.