Quotebook: The Only Thing We Have to Bring to Community

By Mark Howell |
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“The only thing we have to bring to community is ourselves, so the contemplative process of recovering our true selves in solitude is never selfish.  It is ultimately the best thing we can give to others.” Parker Palmer, The Active Life, p. 29

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  1. Crissy Carroll on April 16, 2014 at 6:32 am

    As the mom of a 9 month old, I needed to hear this. Thank you.



  2. markchowell on April 16, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Might be more true for you than anyone else!