Parker J. Palmer

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Parker J. Palmer

Parker J. Palmer is an American Quaker author, educator, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He has published ten books and numerous essays and poems, and is founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage and Renewal.
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Suspend the Normal Rules of Social Discourse

"I want to put this in such a way that you get a little scared about your responsibility. Because you should be. Not so scared you're paralyzed and not able to do... Read more.

Less Like a Utopia and More Like a Crucible

Community comes as a byproduct of commitment and struggle. It comes when we step forward to right some wrong, to heal some hurt, to give some service. It always... Read more.