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Shirley-Joy Barrow

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Shirley-Joy Barrow: What is the greatest gift?

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We should be asking ourselves, what are we giving?

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We need to change our thinking, from 'I' to 'We'

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Are we losing the power to celebrate?

28 Nov 03:00 PM

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Touched by an Angel

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Touched by an Angel: We need to help our young people

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A pragmatic spiritual perspective

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Accentuate the positive

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Taking a positive approach

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Touched by an Angel

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He tangata

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A spiritual perspective

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Coming down from the lofty places

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A spiritual perspective

Collectively we can make change
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Collectively we can make change

26 Sep 03:55 PM

The world has to change and we have to help

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Opinion by Shirley-Joy Barrow

19 Sep 05:27 PM

Servant leadership important to consider when voting

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The beating heart of the Commonwealth has stopped

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Climbing back on a moving world

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Opinion: Finding my way on my own

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Shirley-Joy Barrow reflects on life's challenging changes.

Touched by an Angel
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Touched by an Angel

07 Jun 04:53 PM

A spiritual perspective.

Touched by an Angel
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Touched by an Angel

18 Apr 11:30 PM

A personal, spiritual perspective.

Touched by an Angel
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Touched by an Angel

21 Feb 09:13 PM

A spiritual perspective

Opinion: We are all winging it, that's what angels do
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Opinion: We are all winging it, that's what angels do

14 Feb 08:14 PM

Can I follow a path that brings light to dark places?

Shirley-Joy Barrow: Make your life count for something
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Shirley-Joy Barrow: Make your life count for something

07 Feb 09:01 PM

"To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it."

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Angels are sent at just the right time

25 Jan 01:13 AM

We are never alone

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Touched by an Angel: What about the soil?

18 Jan 03:02 PM

A practical spiritual perspective.

Be good to yourself this year
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Be good to yourself this year

10 Jan 11:26 PM

A spiritual perspective

Touched by an Angel
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Touched by an Angel

17 Dec 10:44 PM

Giving the light of love.

Christmas  a time for stories
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Christmas a time for stories

13 Dec 10:19 PM

A spiritual perspective

What legacy will you leave?
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What legacy will you leave?

06 Dec 09:55 PM

Our actions determine how we are remembered

The consequences of our actions
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The consequences of our actions

24 Nov 03:00 PM

The secret of success is the consequences of our actions.

Earth Alliance a light in a very dark year
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Earth Alliance a light in a very dark year

09 Nov 03:03 PM

A spiritual perspective

What we feel is how we show it
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What we feel is how we show it

01 Nov 08:32 PM

A spiritual perspective

Life's circle is a symbol
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Life's circle is a symbol

25 Oct 09:07 PM

A spiritual perspective

We are stardust, we are golden
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We are stardust, we are golden

19 Oct 03:00 PM

A spiritual perspective

Celebrate our differences
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Celebrate our differences

12 Oct 03:00 PM

A spiritual, common sense perspective

Touched by an Angel: Use vote wisely
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Touched by an Angel: Use vote wisely

04 Oct 08:12 PM

A spiritual political viewpoint

Touched by an angel
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Touched by an angel

28 Sep 03:30 PM

A spiritual perspective

Choose to be alone
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Choose to be alone

18 Feb 03:02 AM

It's ok to walk alone

Be mindful of others' feelings before you speak
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Be mindful of others' feelings before you speak

17 Dec 12:24 AM

A spiritual perspective

Practising humility when we give is good for soul
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Practising humility when we give is good for soul

13 Dec 03:57 AM

A spiritual perspective

Finding space for happiness at Christmas
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Finding space for happiness at Christmas

28 Nov 12:53 AM

A spiritual perspective

Taking time for courtesy
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Taking time for courtesy

20 Nov 10:58 PM

A spiritual perspective

Being happy with yourself the most vital
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Being happy with yourself the most vital

14 Nov 10:46 PM

A spiritual perspective

The adventure before us all
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The adventure before us all

07 Nov 03:46 AM

Life isn't a race

Breaking free of our prisons
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Breaking free of our prisons

27 Aug 03:54 AM

A spiritual perspective

Our children are wanting to lead us
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Our children are wanting to lead us

06 Aug 01:14 AM

A spiritual perspective

Thank doctor, nurse for having passion
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Thank doctor, nurse for having passion

26 Jun 10:10 PM

A spiritual perspective

Enjoy making memories
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Enjoy making memories

18 Jun 10:26 PM

A spiritual perspective

Continue to share your own opinions
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Continue to share your own opinions

13 Jun 09:17 PM

A spiritual perspective

Life's essentials are simple
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Life's essentials are simple

11 Jun 11:10 PM

A spiritual viewpoint

Diamonds are formed by the weight of this world
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Diamonds are formed by the weight of this world

29 May 05:03 AM

A spiritual viewpoint

Touched by an Angel
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Touched by an Angel

28 May 11:20 PM

How can we help the homeless?

Blowing away debris and preparing for change
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Blowing away debris and preparing for change

15 May 04:35 AM

A spiritual perspective

Change what you cannot accept without violence
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Change what you cannot accept without violence

10 May 03:38 AM

A spiritual viewpoint

Walk beside the successful, and think of others
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Walk beside the successful, and think of others

07 May 01:49 AM

A spiritual viewpoint

Remember old soldiers on Anzac Day parades
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Remember old soldiers on Anzac Day parades

24 Apr 04:14 AM

Remembering an old soldier

We've had bittersweet days
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We've had bittersweet days

26 Mar 10:45 PM

A spiritual perspective

A bittersweet mix of life
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A bittersweet mix of life

20 Mar 01:15 AM

A spiritual viewpoint

Speak out about the abuse against children
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Speak out about the abuse against children

15 Mar 12:37 AM

A spiritual perspective

It's time to build a tolerance bridge, not a wall
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It's time to build a tolerance bridge, not a wall

22 Feb 12:06 AM

A spiritual perspective

Focus on the moment and celebrate your life
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Focus on the moment and celebrate your life

13 Feb 02:57 AM

A spiritual perspective

Doing good for others in February
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Doing good for others in February

05 Feb 10:10 PM

A spiritual perspective

Get your life plan in place for 2019's journey
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Get your life plan in place for 2019's journey

08 Jan 09:53 PM

A spiritual perspective

Pausing a good gift
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Pausing a good gift

13 Dec 03:27 AM

A spiritual perspective

A time to get together and do for others
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A time to get together and do for others

06 Dec 02:31 AM

A spiritual perspective

Lighten up for the Christmas season
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Lighten up for the Christmas season

28 Nov 02:26 AM

A spiritual perspective

Happiness comes from helping others
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Happiness comes from helping others

25 Nov 03:03 AM

A spiritual perspective

Peace at Parihaka to be remembered
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Peace at Parihaka to be remembered

14 Nov 03:58 AM

A spiritual perspective

Honouring yourself is a balance
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Honouring yourself is a balance

02 Nov 01:06 AM

A spiritual perspective

There is no one who is Me-er than Me
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There is no one who is Me-er than Me

25 Oct 03:12 AM

A spiritual perspective

Become free from fear
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Become free from fear

12 Sep 02:17 AM

A spiritual perspective

Living in the present light
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Living in the present light

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A spiritual perspective

New experience in preparing for jury duty
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New experience in preparing for jury duty

23 Aug 04:01 AM

A spiritual perspective

Choose not to be defined by outside events
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Choose not to be defined by outside events

14 Aug 10:55 PM

A spiritual perspective

Live as best you can
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Live as best you can

10 Jul 11:35 PM

A spiritual viewpoint

Talking to open minds and hearts
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Talking to open minds and hearts

19 Jun 11:07 PM

A spiritual viewpoint

Pick up rubbish when you're out walking
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Pick up rubbish when you're out walking

13 Jun 02:27 AM

A spiritual (mostly) viewpoint

You have the power to change your own world
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You have the power to change your own world

06 Jun 09:31 PM

A spiritual viewpoint

Oldies rule as we learn through our experience
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Oldies rule as we learn through our experience

30 May 10:54 PM

Age and its mistakes bring knowledge

Take time out to enjoy those special moments
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Take time out to enjoy those special moments

23 May 04:44 AM

A spiritual viewpoint

Approach to getting older to live well
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Approach to getting older to live well

22 Mar 03:38 AM

A spiritual viewpoint

Celebrate our women today
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Celebrate our women today

14 Mar 02:14 AM

A spiritual viewpoint

A pill taken for all occasions
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A pill taken for all occasions

01 Mar 08:58 PM

A spiritual viewpoint

Re-imagining of Lennon's visionary music a dream
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Re-imagining of Lennon's visionary music a dream

21 Feb 09:06 PM

A spiritual perspective of worldly issues

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