Author: Sean O’Connor
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The prize giving speech that taught me the meaning of gratitude
Life changes when you learn to be grateful for what you’ve got.
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The happy play-play world of my second childhood
If there’s one thing we need to learn from our children, it’s that play is serious business. And you shouldn’t have to grow out of it, just because you’re a grownup.
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The silly little game that opened my eyes to the serious power of play
Play can help us cope with change in a world that doesn’t always make sense.
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To call a man “brother” is to break an age-old cycle of violence
Why an everyday ritual of shared humanity can feel liberating for South African men.
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How an old man with a guitar opened my senses to the wonder of life
Music is a journey that leads us to a better understanding of who we are.
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The four ways I’m changing my mood this festive season
It isn’t always easy to handle the stresses, strains, and pressures of what is meant to be the holiday season. But if you put your mind to it, there are ways to make it the best time of the year.
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My Zen Master has curly golden hair and a wet nose
Every dog, in its come-what-may doggedness, has a lot to teach us mere humans about the art of living in the here and now.
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The lessons I’ve learned about the love that never dies.
As I grow older, I realise that death is part of my design.