Tag Archives: Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman on what we can learn from other creatures

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contain’d, I stand and look at them long and long. They do not sweat and whine about their condition, They do not lie awake in the … Continue reading →

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Walt Whitman on being a poem

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue … Continue reading →

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Paul Hawken speaking at the Garrison Institute’s 10th Anniversary Gala

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

As you may note from the tags, Paul’s short speech is wide-ranging. It’s also interesting and powerful. The sound is not great on some playbacks, but we found it was audible if you put the volume right up on You … Continue reading →

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