I had just arrived in Jerusalem, Israel, for a year of study at the American Institute. One of our first activities was the new student orientation where school personnel introduced us to procedures and additional information important to incoming students. It also provided us with the opportunity to meet other students embarking on this new [...]
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The Pursuit of Knowlege
Posted in Character, Daily Life, Vision, tagged American Institute, determination, diligence, discipline, doctorate, experiences, graduate school, historical geography, history, inspiration, Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish studies, journaling, knowledge, life, passion, Personal Stories, Phrases, professor, proverbs, pursuit, quotes, research, sayings, school, stories, study abroad, study habits, thrist for knowledge, tourism, Vision, wisdom, zeal on October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“The Man Who Planted Trees”: Creating a Better World
Posted in Character, Leadership, Servant Leadership, Vision, tagged "The Man Who Planted Trees", Alps, altruism, benevolence, building the future, Change, community, environment, good deeds, inspiration, inspiring story, Jean Giono, life, motivation, patience, persistence, positive influence, Provence, proverbs, quotes, restoration, Saying, stories, success on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“About forty years ago I went on a long hike through hills absolutely unknown to tourists…,” began Jean Giono as he penned his book The Man Who Planted Trees (1953). In it, the author wove the wonderful tale of Elzeard Bouffier, a shepherd turned bee keeper, who single-handedly reforested an entire desolate valley in the [...]
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