 "It is difficult to find a name which covers what we are and what we may become, but let us call it philosophy; for to know ourselves is wisdom. We all like to get what we call knowledge of ourselves from phrenologists, readers of handwriting, and the like, and from the polite sayings of our acquaintances. But this is the knowledge that puffeth up, because it is usually flattering and, therefore, false. We may deserve praise for the thing we are praised for; but flattery fills us with the notion that we are made up of this or the other charming quality, and that those of our friends who see another side are unkind and unjust." ~ Charlotte Mason, Vol. IV
Keeping is like a tea party with oneself, don't you think?
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 Keeping true education - "desire will do its devoir."
"Habit is Ten Natures."
Have you noticed anything changing as a result of a simple keeping practice? Magical math: One habit is more than the sum of its parts?  design by Abigail Gray Swartz "The truth is, we are in the throes of an educational revolution; we are emerging from chaos rather than about to plunge into it; we are beginning to recognise that education is the applied science of life, and that we really have existing material in the philosophy of the ages and the science of the day to formulate an educational code whereby we may order the lives of our children and regulate our own." Charlotte Mason Day 50! Halfway through the Hundred Days of Keeping and celebrating the season of Eastertide and Mason's efforts in this "Redeemed World." Do you feel a revolution coming? What kinds of things are you seeing through your keeping? It's never too late to join....  Source Unknown "I never thought of them as a collection or even something valuable but when I see them all together in a box I feel I need to take care of my little babies." Jose Naranga Do you have a little love for your notebook? We're in good company!  Fortitude Sandro Botticelli (Florence 1445 -1510) "I have had to fight every inch of the way we have come and I sit like Botticelli's 'Fortitude,' sword in hand, dreading unspeakably a possible affray." The Story of Charlotte Mason via Anne White Among other things, this keeping is an exercise of Will. We're one third in! "I am often asked where I get my ideas from. It's a very good question and one I always feel I should be able to answer. And yet, I struggle.
How can I not know? I think it's because there are many ways, some clearer than others. I walk around with a notebook, and for many months before writing a book I observe and listen, taking down turns of phrase, single words, quotes from poems or books, snippets of conversation, or clipped articles from magazines and news reports. I often liken it to a pointillist work of art. Putting a dot of an idea here, another there. Some large, some tiny." Louise Penny, A World of Curiosities, Acknowledgements Rituals
"The things we do each day, every day, often arrive without intent. By the time we realize that they're now habits, these random behaviours have already become part of how we define ourselves and the time we spend. Bringing intent to our rituals gives us the chance to rewire our attitudes. But first we need to see it." Seth Godin  Can you feel your will muscle?
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"Thus, I propose that the middle of February remind CM admirers
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