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Archive for January 17, 2016
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I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.
– Helen Keller –
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The Momentia Movement: Defying Dementia Through Friendship
“Alice Padillas laugh cut through the air at Seattles Woodland Park Zoo. Fresh off an hour-long exhibit tour, she and 16 other friends sat in the zoo cafeteria, snacking on sugar cookies and mocking current bestsellers. The group could appear to be just another cluster of friends visiting the zoo. But they were there for another purpose, too: to provide joy as much as support. Part of a program called Momentia, more than half of the people in the group have dementia.” { read more }
Be The Change
In the spirit of friendship, be present with someone who is walking in the dark today. For inspiration here’s a beautiful short film about a woman who used music and a compassionate heart to break down the barriers of separation surrounding a patient with Alzheimers. { more } |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 