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"I know I'm guilty of turning this into a blog, but I thought this link maybe of interest http://www.acommonword.com/  "

"Thankyou Roselle, Pam and Skye for your contributions here and in compiling the guide."

"To confirm this thread is only for faciltating book groups not for discussing the book. Pam, I was previously advised that answer would not be provided to my questions and that a more private forum was required.(clearly no forum exists to discuss…"

"Thanx Roselle and Pam for your responses. Looks like observing the FBook page is the only way forward. As yet as previously posted I am not aware of anybody interested in responding locally to my requests.(whether it be individuals or…"

"Thanx for your response Pam. Confirming sadly my position. I choose to use facebook for family alone. That's why I chose to join this group which sadly has failed to live up to the introduction above. I followed up contacts given to me with…"

"Disappointed @ the poverty of discussion in this group. Also disappointed to find no-one locally in UK wishing to engage. Is the poverty of inspiration so low ?"

"Thought this may be of interest to members http://www.peacemaker.net/site/c.aqKFLTOBIpH/b.958151/k.5236/The_Slippery_Slope_of_Conflict.htm  "

"Secondly. thanking Roselle for her update. What do we accept as being just ? How easy is it to turn from disagreement to war. I have recently found the following scale - from desire, to demand, to judgement, to dying for - helpful as a guide.…"

"Firstly, I'd like to thank Skye for prompting me to re-visit Chapter 1(p34) to discover the mention upeksa(even-mindedness). Which when referenced in the index identifies two other mentions p77(ch3)&p146(ch10). On p77 with the addition of…"

"Thanx Skye I can relate to your feeling of assault from elements beyond your control. Thanx for introducing me to the word equanimity. A quick google gave me 'equanimity as the ability to control your reaction to the external events of your…"

"Thanx Roselle. Yes, listening is a very important to clarify exactly what the reality is. Quaker tradition is good on this. The saying is an adaption from Bernard of Clairvaux(14th Century). No worries over engagement. Hopefully @ some point other…"

"http://my.compassionateactionnetwork.com/group/restorative-circles-seattle"

"Thanx Roselle for your perspective. Maybe from your prompt  of 'What are some of your greatest challenges to practicing compassion?' One of my first reservation @ present is the limiting of compassion to negative needs. I have started…"

"Sadly having followed your prompt PamKM I find myself no further forward. I also find myself disappointed @ the lack of activity in this group. Do we have 40+ observers ?"

"Thanx for your response Pam. Sadly as a unemployed UK resident the option you suggest is beyond my capabilities. Maybe if an attendee could ask my question and post the response. Are there plans for any initiatives in th UK ?"

"I was wondering whether my question has been discussed @ any of these meetings. I also struggle with the aspect of pretending/visualising the potential of 4 qualities, rather than a realistic appraisal."