A book for humans of all ages that includes reflection questions to stimulate meaningful intergenerational conversations about the power of Kindness and Respect for Ourselves, Each Other, and Our Planet so we move forward in a way that…
LOVE ALWAYS WINS!
The Great Global Pause
The Great Global Pause is about a Grandmother Turtle and a child who travel down to the bottom of the ocean together in a protective bubble to have a powerful conversation about what happened for the humans, the creatures, and the earth during the pandemic. They share tools and wisdom about taking better care of ourselves, each other, and the earth.
Grandmother turtle’s name is Keola, which means “Alive “in Hawaiian. Keola’s name is fitting for these times when we are all trying reflecting on what matters most in life. Grandmother Turtle reminds us that we need to work together with respect and remember that LOVE ALWAYS WINS!
This book is well-suited for children of all ages (and the older people who read it to them).The narrator of the story is a gender-neutral child of the world so that readers can identify with the child in any way that is meaningful for them . The author hopes that humans of all ages will identify with the way that the child and Grandmother Turtle share their reflections on living through these challenging times on earth.
About the Author: Maggie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, who is grateful to accompany humans of all ages on their healing journeys. Maggie Reidy is grateful to live with her family in the infinite beauty that nature provides on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Maggie respectfully acknowledges the Host Communities and Nations, the Lekwungen and WSÁNEĆ Peoples, on whose traditional territories she lives, plays, works, and raises her children. Maggie fully acknowledges the ongoing impact of colonialism and looks for opportunities to build relationships with humans from all backgrounds that are strongly rooted in trust, humility, respect, kindness, and compassion. Maggie is committed to living life fully self-expressed and being an ambassador of love and light on Earth. She also gets excited about finding new heart rocks to add to her continuously expanding collection
The Great Global Pause
An inspiring book about taking better care of each other and our planet for humans of all ages.
Written by Maggie Reidy, M.Ed.
Soft Copies $20.00
Hard Copies $30.00
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“Maggie Reidy has written a masterpiece for this time of new awakening on the planet. Written so a child can understand the deeper meaning of these challenging times on earth to see a much greater, broader, more optimistic, and positive view. It is a must-read for every human.”
Junie Swadron, Author, Psychotherapist, Writing Coach
“The Great Global Pause is a gift of wisdom, opening our hearts and eyes as we reconcile, learning together to make meaning of this time in our history”
Beth Walker, United Church Minister
The Great Global Pause is a gift for children and families the world over. Maggie’s heartfelt story offers messages of hope helping people across the lifespan discover meaning, connection, and solace during these times of unprecedented change and uncertainty ever.
David Segal, MA, RCC, Certified EFT Therapist
Executive Director of Human-Nature Counselling Society and co-author of Nature-based Therapy: A Practitioners Guide to working outdoors with children, youth, and families.
“I can’t wait to get this extraordinary book into the hands of everyone I love. It’ll open a new depth of conversation for so many families. This book even offers simple, practical tools for children of all ages and their parents to navigate the big feelings that come up. It’s a guidance system that’s brilliant and charming, all wrapped up in a powerful magical story.”
Catrina Persoon, MA in International Educational Leadership, Life Coach
David Segal, MA, RCC, Certified EFT Therapist
Executive Director of Human-Nature Counselling Society and co-author of Nature-based Therapy: A Practitioners Guide to working outdoors with children, youth, and families.
http://humannaturecounselling.ca
The Great Global Pause is available:
Directly through Maggie Reidy at turtletalkwisdom.ca
or by texting or calling Maggie at 250-380-3504.
Maggie is available for group readings and facilitation of meaningful multigenerational discussions on taking better care of ourselves, each other, and our planet.
The books are also available through:
Ingram
School House Teaching Supplies
Amazon
Friesen Press Book store
Paperback – ISBN: 978-1-03-911934-5
Hardcover – ISBN: 978-1-03-911935-2
eBook – ISBN: 978-1-03-911936-9
www.turtletalkwisdom.ca
Maggie Reidy, M.Ed. Counselling and Consulting 