Ourselves Volume 4 Book II Introductory

Ourselves Book II.—Self Direction “Order my goings.” ~~~~~ INTRODUCTORY IN Book I. of Ourselves, which deals with Self-knowledge, I have tried to lay before the reader a panoramic view of the Kingdom of Mansoul. I shall continue to use the expression, Mansoul, which we owe to Bunyan, because I do not know any other that suggests a view from the outside, as if one surveyed … Continue reading Ourselves Volume 4 Book II Introductory

Ourselves Volume 4 Book I Chapter 17

CHAPTER XVII INTEGRITY: JUSTICE IN ACTION           Integrity in Work—‘Ca’ Canny.’—Some time ago the newspapers brought a serious charge against the ‘British workman.’ He was said to have taken ‘Ca’canny’ for his motto. That is to say, the man paid by the hour was pledged to do as little work as he decently could in the time. If he were a bricklayer, for example, he … Continue reading Ourselves Volume 4 Book I Chapter 17

Volume 4 CM Book Study – On the Same Page – Reading Schedule

Charlotte Mason Book Study, Omaha, Nebraska     Ourselves Volume 4     2018-2019 Book I. Sept13           Pref to HEd, Pref to 4, Intro, Intro  pp. 1-32. Map of Mansoul. October  11         pp. 33-80 November  8      pp. 81-125 December 13     pp. 126-166 January   10        pp. 167-210                Book II. February  14     Intro, Part I Sect 1, Chapter 1-6      pp. 1-40 March  14         Chapter 7- 13     … Continue reading Volume 4 CM Book Study – On the Same Page – Reading Schedule

Nature Journals For the Long Haul

Often the words charming, delightful, reverent, joyful, peaceful, even sacred accompany descriptions of Nature Journaling in a Charlotte Mason Education. Bright walks, invigorating fresh air, beauty for every eye with subject matter abounding, is bound to make for refreshment and mind feeding. Take, for example, this quote from Charlotte Mason, “As soon as he is able to keep it himself, a nature-diary is a source … Continue reading Nature Journals For the Long Haul