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HEART WORK
David James Duncan
Text of the Keynote Address given by noted author and activist David James Duncan at the 2003 annual Krista Foundation Conference, Clearwater Lodge, Davis Lake, Washington. Duncan is a father, a fly fisher, a practitioner of what he calls "direct, small-scale compassion/activism," and the author of the novels The River Why and The Brothers K, the story collection River Teeth, and the nonfiction collection My Story as Told by Water.
05.01.03 | Link To Source
Tags: Articles, David James Duncan, Environmental Projects, Integrating Service As A Way Of Life, Global Citizenship, Environment

MENTOR:
Guiding the Journey of Adult Learners
Laurent A. Daloz
In this book, Dr. Larry Daloz, an Krista Foundation Advisory Board member, presents a compelling discussion of learning, development, and mentoring. A group of Krista Colleagues has elected to read this book to 'hone their mentoring lenses' in preparation for leading workshops and activities at this year's conference. From the back cover: "This second edition is a practical engaging exploration of mentoring and its power to transform learning. Filled with inspiring vignettes, "Mentor" shows how anyone who teaches become a successful mentor to students.
01.01.99 | Link To Source
Tags: Books, Laurent A. Daloz, Urban America, Education, Integrating Service as a Way of Life

Articles

A TERRIBLE BEAUTY:
A Story of Love and Loss in Bolivia (Abridged Version)
Linda Lawrence Hunt
This article chronicles the story of Krista’s death and her family's visit to Bolivia not long thereafter. It was written by author, professor, Krista's mother, and co-founder of the Krista Foundation.
01.01.01 | Link To Source
Tags: Articles, Linda Lawrence Hunt, Global Citizenship, Faith/Theological Exploration, Integrating Service As A Way Of Life

Books

BIG QUESTIONS, WORTHY DREAMS
Mentoring Young Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith
Sharon Daloz Parks
The "twenty-something" years of young adulthood are increasingly recognized as critical but puzzling. Building on the foundation she established in her classic work, The Critical Years, Sharon Parks urges thoughtful adults to assume responsibility for providing strategic mentorship during this important decade in life. She reveals also, however, the ways young adults are influenced not only by individual mentors but also by mentoring environments.
05.01.00 | Link To Source
Tags: Books, Sharon Daloz Parks, Transitions Home & Beyond, Integrating Service As A Way Of Life, Education, Faith/Theological Exploration, Community

MOUNTAINS BEYOND MOUNTAINS:
The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Tracy Kidder
Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes minds and practices through his dedication to the philosophy that "the only real nation is humanity" - a philosophy that is embodied in the small public charity he founded, Partners In Health. He enlists the help of the Gates Foundation, George Soros, the U.N.’s World Health Organization, and others in his quest to cure the world. At the heart of this book is the example of a life based on hope, and on an understanding of the truth of the Haitian proverb “Beyond mountains there are mountains”: as you solve one problem, another problem presents itself, and so you go on and try to solve that one too.
03.12.09 | Link To Source
Tags: Books, Tracy Kidder, Global Citizenship, Poverty: Urban US & International, Integrating Service As A Way Of Life

TRAUMA STEWARDSHIP:
An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others
Laura van Dernoot
A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, numb, or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other animals, and the planet itself. Through Trauma Stewardship, we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way--not by becoming overwhelmed but by developing a quality of mindful presence. Joining the wisdom of ancient cultural traditions with modern psychological research, Lipsky offers a variety of simple and profound practices that will allow us to remake ourselves--and ultimately the world.
03.12.09 | Link To Source
Tags: Books, Laura van Dernoot, Global Citizenship, Preparing To Serve, Integrating Service As A Way Of Life