I Came From Joy! Spiritual Affirmations and Activities for Children

by Knox, Lorna Ann

• ISBN13: 9781565891463
• ISBN10: 1565891465
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-29
• Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers

Summary

I Came From Joy! is a beautifully conceived, non-sectarian tool for developing a child's inner, spiritual life ideal for parents, teachers, youth group leaders, and religious educators. Written for children age 5-11, but adaptable for all ages, I Came From Joy! offers fun and uplifting exercises that teach children values such as kindness, love, concentration, happiness, discrimination, sharing, patience, security, and how to be a success.

Author Biography

Lorna Ann Knox, BSN is a private school teacher, parent, and has been director of the Ananda Sunday School in Portland, Oregon for the past 6 years. She also teaches educational workshops for educators and parents. Prior to working with schools, Lorna was a health educator for 15 years and is a certified nurse. She is married and the mother of three children

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 5
Introduction	p. 6
Using this Book	p. 7
Concentration	p. 9
Devotion	p. 15
Discrimination	p. 21
Energy	p. 27
Forgiveness	p. 33
God-Remembrance	p. 39
Gratitude	p. 45
Happiness	p. 51
High-Mindedness	p. 57
Humility	p. 63
Humor	p. 69
Introspection	p. 75
Kindness	p. 81
Love	p. 87
Non-Injury	p. 93
Openness	p. 99
Patience	p. 105
Peace of Mind	p. 111
Security	p. 119
Self-Control	p. 125
Self-Expansion	p. 131
Service	p. 137
Sharing	p. 143
Success	p. 149
Will Power	p. 155
Work	p. 161
Appendix	p. 166
Biographical Index	p. 169
Resources for Parents and Teachers	p. 170
Sources for Quotations	p. 172
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