Kathryn Hijazi
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Kathryn's actions
Peace Talks
Communicate Constructively
I will use the communication methods I read about this week to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly: my roommate, my parents, my co-work, my partner, my classmates, or my children.
Peace Talks
Talk To Others
I will tell 9 people why peace, justice, and sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
Peace Talks
Practice Listening
This week, I will practice intentionally listening to 5 people I disagree with or do not share common experience with.
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START A SYSTEMS JOURNAL
I will start a systems journal, capturing my thoughts, concerns and learning about peace, justice, and sustainability issues.
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LEARN ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES
I will find out what local sustainability issues are most urgent in my region, including both social and environmental justice concerns.
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Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minutes this week to reflect on the systems I am a part of and my role in them.
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Kathryn Hijazi 8/29/2019 3:54 AMI teach adolescents in 7th-12th grades in a Montessori environment. We have two mixed age groups, from 12-15 and from 15-18. The younger group is embarking on a year-long study of conflict and peace and most of the humanities lessons and activities evolve from this theme. We are looking at the origins of conflict and understanding that while conflict is an essential component of creativity, it can easily devolve into disorder and unhappiness and of course, larger disputes. We look at issues of environmental justice, social justice and international events, both historical and current. Sadly there are abundant examples of situations in which conflict did not reach creative and positive outcomes, but I'm always seeking positive endings as well. Let me know of stories I might share.