Affordability: What It’s Good For
At Acorn, as in the larger world, the most important thing to be able to afford may be giving something away.
Journeying on the Ark
Questioning her community’s philosophy and practices, a live-in caregiver ends her involvement there in order to focus on greater self-expression and self-care.
Community for a Minute
Children in outdoor programs face—and often overcome—three major obstacles to learning and growth.
The Bookends of Community
Marking endings and beginnings with ritual can add intentionality, understanding, and connection to our lives.
Gratitude, Loss, Rebirth, and Community
Endings and beginnings grow from one another and make personal and group renewal possible.
Crossing over the Threshold
An older generation learns to let go as a younger generation steps forward.