Earlier this year, I visited the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, where I met a mother who fled South Sudan with her four children amid the country’s ongoing violence. Sadly, her story is not unique. More than 1 million people in South Sudan have been displaced, and while some have fled to other nations, most of them remain in the country. In the midst of this brutal conflict, United Nations peacekeepers are on the ground, working to protect vulnerable civilians. As this International Day of UN … [Read more...]
Healing Mantras with Lana at Ayurvedic Rituals, JUNE 7
May 22, 2014 by
Join us on Saturday, June 7th for a lovely evening of Healing Mantras with Lana Sugarman! Join us for a lush evening of song and spirit. Lana and her fellow musicians will guide you through call and response chanting (kirtan). Merging sanskrit mantras with melody, creating sweet vibrations in community. Ayurvedic Rituals is a beautiful new space located at 1018 Bathurst Street. They offer a variety of Ayurvedic services including massage, facials, and readings. Lana has been leading … [Read more...]
Derailed or Engaged?, Irene Becker
May 22, 2014 by
5 ways to optimize your potential…AND a self-test to determine if your potential is engaged or derailed. (Including 10 Bonus Links) 1. Reach. Use tools, strategies that help you redirect focus, and focus faster in the face of change, challenges and opportunities. Focus is the mother of success and creativity is its kissing cousin. Like money or nuclear power focus can be used to optimize or derail potential. Simple tools, geared to your personality, your learning style, your career or … [Read more...]
Business Wealth Summit – MAY 30/31, (Video)
May 15, 2014 by
Business Wealth Summit (BWS) is a conference bringing together top rated speakers from around the world to educate business people, giving them tools and resources to be successful. The Toronto Women's Expo (TWE) is known for business events for women (and select men), a new powerhouse, they are enriching people through educational presentations. Sam will be here May 31st, here is a Complimentary Ticket to the event for YOU. Simply use PROMO CODE: ACOWTBWS FREE DAY PASS Using PROMO … [Read more...]
Gluten Freedom Week, MAY 25-31
May 14, 2014 by
Toronto’s GlutenFreedom Week is a week-long event that will take place at Toronto’s finest dining establishments from May 25-31, 2014. The participating restaurants will offer patrons a delicious selection of 3-course gluten-free fare for a fixed price. This event will capitalize on the increased demand for gluten-free alternatives within the hospitality industry, as well as the popularity of many trendy foodie events around the city that currently lack safe, yet exciting gluten-free … [Read more...]
Full Moon in Scorpio, MAY 14/14
May 14, 2014 by
'The breakthrough has happened.' "And I do mean for everyone. That doesn't mean we all got wonderful presents, or lumps of coal. " Remember, do NOT get too focused upon what happened concretely to you, i.e., job, money house, car, etc. Keep a wider perspective on YOU. How YOU have cracked open the shell that you were once contained within--perhaps for a long time." The breakthrough we are talking about is the new birth we're all experiencing. The Cardinal Grand Cross in late April … [Read more...]
World Indigenous Conferences 2014
May 13, 2014 by
Exciting line up of more than fifty guest speakers revealed for this year’s World Indigenous Health Conference in Cairns Queensland Australia on 15th – 17th December 2014 at Pullman Cairns International Hotel. The conference is hosted by Indigenous Conference Services (Australia) with great line up of speakers from around Australia and internationally. The event is based upon the principal belief that indigenous health must be approached from a holistic view, which encumbers body, … [Read more...]
Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi, Lincoln Center – MAY 17
May 12, 2014 by
Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi Renowned pianist for her free concert at Lincoln Center’s intimate Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse in the Samuel B. & David Rose Building at 70 Lincoln Center Plaza (165 W. 65th St.), New York, NY 10023 on Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 PM Email David Minshall Associates, [email protected], (212) 666-9429 or they can contact me at 212-759-4568 email: [email protected] • Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi Renowned pianist Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi, celebrated for her … [Read more...]
Motherhood and Spirituality
May 11, 2014 by
Motherhood and Spirituality "amen! ah, the spirituality of sweeping. what encounters of the everyday connect you to the presence of God, the Holy, or the Creative Spirit?" life in motherhood Motherhood is a complex responsibility, with huge emotional shifts and challenges all along the way. Even the most empowered women must face gender inequality as well as myriad other complexities within the covers of every perfect life. Joy, unconditional love, and immersion into the positive must … [Read more...]
