Tim Winton

Screenshot phb Tim Winton is an Australian author and environmental activist. He was born on August 4, 1960, in Perth, Western Australia. He has written several novels, short stories, and non-fiction books, and is considered one of Australia's most prominent contemporary writers. Winton's writing often focuses on the Australian landscape and its relationship to the people who inhabit it. His work often explores themes of identity, family, and the impact of environmental degradation on communities. Some of Winton's most well-known works include the novels "Cloudstreet," "Dirt Music," and "Breath," as well as the short story collections "The Turning" and "Minimum of Two." "Cloudstreet," in particular, is considered a masterpiece of Australian literature and has been adapted for stage and screen. Winton has received numerous accolades for his writing, including the Miles Franklin Award, Australia's most prestigious literary prize, which he has won four times. He has also been awarded the Patrick White Award, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, and the Australian Book Industry Award. In addition to his writing, Winton is an advocate for environmental conservation and sustainable living. He has been involved in a number of environmental campaigns, including efforts to protect the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia and to stop the development of a gas hub in the Kimberley region. Winton is a highly respected Australian author whose work has had a significant impact on the literary landscape of…

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The Swap

3 part series about schools in Brisbane Queensland trying to bridge the Cultural Gap between selected Christian and Islamic and State High Schools to work together and get to know about another culture. Series on SBS On Demand Initiated by the Principal of the Islamic College of Brisbane ICB. Principal of ICB | Credit SBS and Screenshot by phb Participant from ICB | Credit SBS and Screenshot phb Participants | SBS and Screenshot by phb

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Crystals & Stones

Peter goes Intrepid Linked Sympathy For The Devil Youtube linked There are many ways to spread love! Here are some ideas: First of all: Be kind to yourself - if you do not love yourself, find professional help. Only loving yourself, you can love others Tell someone you love them and why Laugh often and asap Let go of grudges and forgive Donate what you can to a charity you care about Volunteer if you wish Make gift baskets for the homeless with items they may need¹ Offer to run errands for someone who is homebound² Write a love letter or love “text” to a person you appreciate and send it to them³ Do a small favour for a person you care about (buy them a coffee or tea, make them dinner)³ Give blood⁴ Only talk positive self-talk to yourself⁴ Be grateful and practice gratitude for the people and things that you have⁴ Smile at yourself when you look at yourself in the mirror⁴ Admit your mistakes and apologize where necessary⁴ Let go of past grudges⁴ Source: Conversation with Bing, 12/04/2023 (1) 50 simple ways to be kind and spread love in the world. https://arisesociety.com/blogs/arise-society-blog/ways-to-be-kind-and-spread-love-in-the-world. (2) 50 Ways to Spread Love and Become Happier Person. https://positivecreators.com/spread-love/. (3) 25 Ways to Spread Love - Pretty Wellness. https://prettywellness.com/spread-love/. (4) 101 Ways to Spread Love In the World (& Why We Should) - Peaceful…

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The Buddha blessing us today …

https://www.crystalcastle.com.au/history/ Our Family on our deck on Friday. Crystal Castle NSW in the Byron Bay Hinterland on Easter Monday. Read about the history here / Shambhala Gardens Linked The only religion without Gods is Buddhism! Read more about Siddharta (Hesse) and Buddha! I love the Stones Linked Credit phb What is The Golden Rule? Linked Kant and the Golden Rule Differences in situations Immanuel Kant famously criticized the golden rule for not being sensitive to differences of situation, noting that a prisoner duly convicted of a crime could appeal to the golden rule while asking the judge to release him, pointing out that the judge would not want anyone else to send him to prison, so he should not do so to others.[91] On the other hand, in a critique of the consistency of Kant's writings, several authors have noted the "similarity"[98] between the Golden Rule and Kant's Categorical Imperative, introduced in Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals (See discussion at this link). One Hour With Karen Armstrong about Spirituality / not Religion Linked / Youtube

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