Quakers and Capitalism

Season 6, Episode 3

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Center Yourself

My journey through my Quaker faith and education all started in nursery school. I went to a small Quaker nursery…

Our D.C. Family

Signs passed by as we continued to drive on the bumpy road. It was a dreary, dark, foggy day. The…

To Build Is to Love

The stairs to the vast, rustic house creaked as I lugged my teal trunk up the steps. The bright sunlight…

Comfort in Diversity

This is my first year at Westtown School. I am a proud Christian who goes to church and worships God.…

All Teammates Deserve Respect

Five years ago, I tried out for a new hockey team. When I walked through the glass doors of the…

Finding My Community

I grew up going to a Quaker meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. I never truly liked going to meeting because…

From the Circus to the Community

“So, Rosie . . . do you want to go to the Ringling Brothers Circus for their final show?” my…

Community or Competition

I shakily stepped out of the car. I had to grip the door for support. Even though it was a…

Family Is Family

I am adopted. Both my mom and my dad are white. Both of my sisters are also white. My brother…

Would You Still Love Me If I Were a Boy?

I remember the night I told my mom I wasn’t exactly a girl. I was so worried about telling her.…

The Imaginary Box

I was different in third grade. Some of my classmates thought antagonizing me was cool; they used it as a…

The Art of Loving Yourself

“I love myself.” I speak into the mirror, my voice cracks into a barely audible whisper, the embarrassment squeaking through…

Finding Simplicity in My Life

As many people’s lives become more cluttered with events and activities, we become more and more reliant on physical items.…

The Realization

Simplicity is something that everyone needs. It’s something that makes life easier. It made my life easier. It adds a…

Peacefulness in a Chaotic World

Peacefulness has been a common theme throughout my life and my journeys. My mother and father have been through so…

Stewardship Brought to the Streets of Our Capital

I’ve been surrounded by Quakerism since I was about three years old. From preschool through fifth grade, I attended Goshen…

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