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Workshop – India

January 5, 1996

Having had an opportunity to spend time working and traveling in India I have many fond memories of people and places there.  This was one of the village groups that …

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The Challenge of Change – dependency and its origins

November 6, 1995

This was a presentation to a fisheries based conference in Aberdeen First of all I am delighted to be able to participate in this forum dealing with the opportunities and …

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Appreciating Rhythm – valuing relationships

July 6, 1995

When any rhythms are interrupted or altered, they tend to veer out of control until measures are taken to restore balance.  The all too evident apprehension, stress and despair which …

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Development and Culture – an inextricable link

June 13, 1995

The integration of econ­omies, shifts in manufacturing bases, communications develop­ments and technological developments are having impacts, causing stress and re-evaluation of institutions, programs and methodol­ogies.  These economic thrusts are shaping …

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Attaining Peace – understanding trust

June 5, 1995

Trust (belief in oneself and others) is diminishing amid the flurry of news items portraying sadistic crimes, police brutality, and abuse of all sorts.  Study after study produces statistics depicting …

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Welcome to my website!

It is intended to be a forum to communicate, share and engage with others the lessons learned from people in many countries of the world. It is my way of paying tribute to the teachers and mentors from all walks of life who shared so openly their ideas, knowledge and beliefs. Hopefully we can generate a dialogue on the importance of community in our lives; no matter where or how we live.

William Pardy

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