by julie | Jan 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Above the front door of Louis Braille’s house in Coupvray, France, hangs a plaque with the words “he opened the doors of knowledge to those who cannot see”. This humble house, lying 40 km east of Paris, is now a museum honouring the blind man who gave us the key to...
by julie | Oct 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
People have always carried sticks and canes to help them outdoors or when they are looking after animals or to let you know they are important in some way or just for fashion and fun. But who came up with the idea of the white cane? Not many people can tell you his...
by julie | Oct 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hey there blind wisdom seekers. For me, the practise of gratitude is about the creation of a habit; more specifically a daily journal. The practise of sensory gratitude no different. Every day I will be grateful for 10 things I smell, hear, taste and touch and...
by julie | Oct 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hey there blind wisdom seekers, At our local Dunedin Coaches Network meeting on Thursday night at Nova, I was having a conversation about my upcoming trip to India when the topic of diaries came up. “I always keep a sensory diary” I explained to the group, “one thing...
by julie | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Stevie Wonder and Crystal Advocate for International Disabilities Treaty WRITTEN BY RICK COHEN CREATED ON FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2013 14:11 Who could not be moved by the presence of Stevie Wonder at the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly advocating for...
by julie | Sep 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hey there blind wisdom seekers After working through the book Active Hope – How to face the mess we are in without going crazy – by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone where they ask us to examine The contribution each of us makes to the healing of our world; I...
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