Virtues in Paradise
Virtues in Paradise: Love is the answer
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
A friend of mine just flew overseas for Christmas. Before she even stepped on the plane, the family dynamics of mama drama were already flaring up amongst her adult children. Who got to pick her up at the airport? Who had the privilege to have her stay first? Longest?
Virtues of Paradise: Healing family violence
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
How do we stop family violence? How do we heal multi-generational abuse?
Virtues in Paradise: Can we save the world?
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Is it the end of the world? Is World War III starting? How can anyone bomb civilians, babies and children, schools, and hospitals? Linda Kavelin-Popov writes.
Virtues in Paradise: Seeing through a lens of virtues
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
The way we see others has a deep impact on them and also on us., writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Virtues in Paradise: The Virtues effect – Making a difference
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
I have a friend who makes a profound difference in my life. She’s one of my greatest blessings. I’ve been reflecting on what it is about her that causes me to leave her presence more hopeful, happy, and confident -- ready to tackle life with fresh optimism, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Virtues in Paradise: Bold, brave and brilliant
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Virtues was front and centre at the Pasifika Medical Association Conference held in Aitutaki on September 11, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Virtues in Paradise: What is Your Calling?
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Everyone has a calling. It’s different from having a job, although those for whom their job is also a calling are truly blessed, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Virtues in Paradise: Atirai’s story of determination and success
Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Everyday heroes exist all around us, yet only when we pause to listen to their stories can we be inspired by their courage or learn from their wisdom, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Virtues in Paradise: The virtue and power of mindfulness
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
What is the difference between feeling stressed “out of our minds” and being fully present in this moment, serene yet alert? By Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Virtues in Paradise: Too stressed to be blessed?
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
How are you really? Do you ever stop to ask yourself that question? Or like most people, do you sometimes drift into a state of gradually increasing anxiety or low-level depression? By Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Virtues in Paradise: Everyday miracles
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Sometimes something will suddenly appear in front of us in response to a prayer or a wish writes - Linda Kavelin-Popov.
‘Let us worship but one (true) God’
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Atiu on 19 July 1823.
Virtues: Harvesting hope
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Do you dare to dream? Not the kind of dream that comes when you are asleep, but a dream for what you really want to create in your life. By Linda Kevlin-Popov.
The power of language
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
I’m so happy to be back in the Cook Islands and to resume this column after three and a half years away in Hawaii. Someone recently asked me, “What is a virtue anyway?” By Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Young teachers hold hope for the future
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Have you ever thought about what made a teacher your least favorite – “the worst”, and what made your favorite teacher “the best”?
Finding that elusive balance for peace
Saturday 27 October 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
How do we go from burnout to blessing? How do we maintain the elusive balance that can give us a genuine pace of grace? A breath of peace whenever we need it, time for beauty, for prayer and reflection, for play, for free time with family and friends. There is an epidemic of overdoing that has spread throughout the world in the past decades.
Mental health workshop answers many questions
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between mental illness and madness?
The power and blessings of gratitude
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
I was sitting outside the pharmacy at Aitutaki Hospital smiling to myself and a nurse came along to visit with me for a moment. “You seem happy,” she said.
The Four Agreements for a happier life
Saturday 29 September 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
The Four Agreements is a small but powerful book by Don Miguel Ruiz. He says everything we do is based on our agreements - with the Divine, with other people, and most importantly, with ourselves.
The 90-day plan for getting things done, really works
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Published in Virtues in Paradise
One of life’s small pleasures for me is setting a goal, then accomplishing it.