Your Children are Not your Children

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	"Your Children are Not your Children" by Marilyn Turkovich

	Your children are not your children They are the sons and daughters of life's longing for itself They come through you but not from you And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you You may give them your love but not your thoughts For they have their own thoughts You may house their bodies but not their souls For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow Which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams You may strive to be like them But seek not to make them like you ~Khalil Gibran During this holiday season, regardless of which holiday is observed, be it Hannukah, Christmas, or Kwanza, or even holidays that have passed, Eid and Diwali, children love and are often a focus in these celebrations. As Gibran implies, in his memorable verse from The Prophet, children are the future. It is our responsibility as adults to provide the love, security, and opportunities they need so they may explore their own thinking and doing. For they in turn will be making decisions that will affect not only their own generation, but future generations as well, not to mention our own age group. The Charter for Compassion has done some heavy lifting this year in preparation for our approach to serving the next generations. In 2023, you will see a continuation of programs dedicated to working with youth, as they set their own agenda, for dealing with issues that are central to their own needs. In September and most recently in December, we worked with the Foundation of Peace and Compassionate Leadership to begin a new program, Youth Collaborating for Compassion (YCC)... Continue reading here.

Charter for Compassion News, Programs, and Webinars Charter Education Institute *Science of Compassion - On Demand* Take advantage of special $5 pricing for the month of December Learn more and register here The Science of Compassion course is intended to present a broad overview of research into a relatively new branch of neuroscience. During the last several decades, the exploration into the science of compassion has been growing monumentally across continents, and measurement and evaluation, while still in early developmental stages, is being investigated vigorously by major international institutions. On-demand courses by design are self-paced and can be taken anytime. Global Read Making Great Relationships by Rick Hanson, PhD Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9 am PDT / 6.00 pm CET Check other timezones here Learn more and register here. (You may register to get recording after event) New York Times bestselling author of Buddha’s Brain and Hardwiring Happiness, Rick Hanson, PhD, brings his trademark warmth and clarity to Making Great Relationships, a comprehensive guide to fostering healthy, effective, and fulfilling relationships of all kinds: at home and at work, with family and friends, and with people who are challenging. As a psychologist, couples and family counselor, husband, and father, Dr. Hanson has learned what makes relationships go badly and what you can do to make them go better. This book will teach you how to relate better than ever with everyone in your life. On the Blog Compassionate York Region is Happy About their Happy to Chat Bench - Click/Tap here to read more It is just an ordinary bench that has on it a plaque that, along with graphics of 2 people talking on a bench, there is the text "Sit here if you don't mind someone stopping to say hello.", located on the main street in downtown Richmond Hill, Ontario. By sitting on a Happy to Chat bench, people will know that you're open to a friendly talk. "Don't Curse the Darkness-- Send Light! by Barbara Kauffman - Click/Tap here to read more The Charter will send a solar lantern on your behalf to a Ukrainian family living in the dark. So many of us have had to watch the slaughter taking place in Ukraine, and we are angry! We ache for a cease-fire and a return to sanity! What human beings have apparently not caught on to is that *war is obsolete!* Opportunities to Donate until the end of the Year! FACEBOOK RECURRING DONOR FUNDRAISER: Become a monthly donor for the Charter for Compassion via Facebook and get META (the parent company over Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, and more) to match your donation if signed up by December 31. 100% of proceeds go to the Charter. Learn more here to donate! RACE4GOOD: The Charter for Compassion and Race4Good® Global Youth League, a student leadership program unlike any other, have formed a unique partnership that brings together schools from around the world to take part in a series of groundbreaking races aimed at uplifting communities in need. Help to sponsor a team that in turn, supports a village project. Learn more here to donate! SUNLIGHT UKRAINE: This program ships simple solar-powered lanterns to families in Ukraine. These inflatable lanterns can stay lit all night with a solar recharge, and they also have a plug that can be used to charge a cell phone. Your gift will bring these simple solar lanterns to families and, with it, the life-changing gifts of light and human connection. Learn more here to donate! UVALDE LOVE PROJECT: Community project that will promote community healing through a combination of workshops and art. The final part of the project is a mosaic mural of handmade tiles by workshop participants and other members of the community. Learn more here to donate!
The Global Gala Gallery NOW until December 31, 2022 Our Gallery offers art from our international community of supporters and artists. All the art sale proceeds support artists AND the Charter for Compassion, sustaining artists and compassion. Purchases will be sent to you directly from our contributing artists. Stroll through the gallery, choose pieces that speak to you, and don't forget the gift giving season is around the corner! New art is still added regularly! Visit the gallery here! The Gallery is open until December 31 at 6 pm PT

SNEAK PEEK INTO 2023! January Course with the Charter Education Institute: How to Become an Activist for our World and How to Maintain it! with Ellen Serfaty - Course begins Jan. 16 January Global Read: Making Great Relationships by Rick Hanson - Wednesday, Jan. 18, 9 am PST / 6 pm CET / 10.30 pm IST February Course with the Charter Education Institute: Dealing with Anxiety with Rick Hanson - Course begins Feb. 13 February Global Read: Active Hope by Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 9 am PST / 6 pm CET / 10.30 pm IST From our Partners The Community of Mindful Parenting aspires to empower families to become more mindful and compassionate. They are a multigenerational, multicultural, and fully inclusive community that strives to nurture powerful relationships between parents/caregivers and their children. Their Listening Mothers™ and Finding Calm classes explore the relationship between caregiver and child through a lens of self-compassion. Their weekly Communi-Teas are a centering tool for meditation. Learn more here. Parent CARE Class Live & Online: Caring for ourselves as we care for our loved ones and each other. Monday, Jan. 23, 9 am Pacific Time / 6 pm CET Check other timezones here Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed as a parent, grandparent, or caregiver? Are you struggling to know how to help yourself and your loved ones flourish in these anxiety-filled times? Do you wish you had more tools to navigate your own emotions and connect with your loved ones in a healthier, more mindful way? Our 9-week well-being course called Parent CARE is here to help! (Live/Online) Click/Tap here to learn more Short Course on Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Course begins Friday, Jan. 13, 11.30am - 1.30pm Pacific Time / 8.30pm CET Check other timezones here In this 6-week program, participants will meet once a week for 1.5 hours and learn MSC skills through activities such as meditation, experiential exercises, short presentations, group discussion, and home practices. No experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. This course helps participants cultivate the mental and emotional habit of mindful self-compassion by learning the process of infusing our moment-to-moment experience with self-awareness and kindness. (Live/Online) Click/Tap here to learn more


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Your Children are Not your Children

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