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Have We Been Doing Self-Care All Wrong?

By Angelica Puzio — 2021

To understand how the term “self-care” has evolved, I dug into the history of the phrase. The term has origins in medical research, but its leap from academia to public awareness can be traced back to the Black Panther Party and Black feminist writers.

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The Measure of Our Lives: A Gathering of Wisdom

This inspirational book juxtaposes quotations, one to a page, drawn from Toni Morrison's entire body of work, both fiction and nonfiction--from The Bluest Eye to God Help the Child, from Playing in the Dark to The Source of Self-Regard--to tell a story of self-actualization.

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We cannot make another person change his or her steps to an old dance, but if we change our own steps, the dance no longer can continue in the same predictable pattern.

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Only through our connectedness to others can we really know and enhance the self. And only through working on the self can we begin to enhance our connectedness to others.

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Lucille Clifton & Sonia Sanchez: Mirrors & Windows

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Lucille Clifton

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Wisdom Circles: A Guide to Self-Discovery and Community Building in Small Groups

Wisdom Circles shows readers how to form their own wisdom circles with friends and community members based on ten simple guidelines. A wisdom circle serves many purposes: It is a place to practice communication skills, to heal wounds, to find the courage to act upon that small voice within.

Charles Garfield, Cindy Spring, Sedonia Cahill

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I am AZN AMERICAN | Tom Ngo | TEDxUCIrvine

Tom Ngo, an Asian American Entrepreneur / Activist shares his story about growing up as an Asian American in the San Gabriel Valley. Discussing about labels, stereotypes & the importance of self discovery.

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Never Give Up Says Dr. Bernie Seigel

Dr. Bernie Siegel has spent 40 years devoted to cancer patients and their families. His alternative medicine practices have worked and statistics and studies prove it. This 2 hour program has helped tens of thousands to Fight For Their Lives -- and to win that fight.

Bernie S. Siegel

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When You Realize How Perfect Everything Is: A Conversation About Life Between Grandfather and Grandson

Go on a journey of wonder and grace with NY Times bestselling author Bernie Siegel, MD and his grandson, Charlie Siegel.

Bernie S. Siegel, Charlie Siegel

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Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story

Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century.

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Howard Thurman: Essential Writings

Howard Thurman, minister, philosopher, civil rights activist, has been called ‘one of the greatest spiritual resources of this nation.’ His encounters with Gandhi in India helped instill his commitment to nonviolence. This book features some of his writings.

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