In South Africa — a country often referred to as the murder and rape capital of the world—one group of women are especially at risk. Lesbians are increasingly the targets of a particularly heinous crime: "curative" or "corrective" rape, which perpetrators believe will change their sexual orientation. We travel to South Africa to meet several survivors, who are speaking out to confront sexual violence and discrimination. Corrective rape is a hate crime in which a person is raped because of … [Read more...]
I’m Grateful For Over The Rainbow Dreams And For This Wonderful World
November 14, 2012 by
"I thought the MS took my creativity away then all of a sudden after a long period of prayer and meditation the damn broke loose and I'm working on 4 at once. I have one of the most powerful videos I ever made on overcoming sexual assault and abusive relationships. (Coming Soon)" So here is my Gratitude video. I'm Grateful For Over The Rainbow Dreams And For This Wonderful World Quote: I am grateful to Glinda, the good witch in The Wizard of Oz: who was a head of … [Read more...]
Andes Woman, Professor Luz Gomez Pando is Taking Action
October 6, 2012 by
For centuries, quinoa and amaranth have been cultivated in the High Andes of Peru. These highly nutritious cereals were even consumed by the Incas. Today, demand for these products is on the increase in places like North America, Japan and in European countries. Plant breeder, Professor Luz Gomez Pando, is trying to develop new varieties of quinoa and amaranth that have a higher yield and are more nutritious. She is using a nuclear technique in her work, which uses radiation to … [Read more...]
Key to Recovery – Cosmic Form of the Divine
October 5, 2012 by
Strife, Confusion and Conflict be gone If a difference of opinion has clouded your thoughts ... If you change your focus and look for the common ground of peace, focus and look for the common ground of peace,you can bring Harmony into your relationships again, you become an Earth angel. Remember, God tells us that blessed are the peacemakers. When we dwell together in unity, we honor God and open the door for His hand of blessing in every area of our lives. You can bring … [Read more...]
Migration of the Monarch Butterfly
September 27, 2012 by
The yearly autumn mass migration of the North American Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), starting in September and October of each year, is a truly amazing phenomenon! Did you know that the Monarch Butterflies of North America can migrate up to 3000 miles? It's hard to imagine that something as delicate-looking as a butterfly can travel that far, but some North American monarchs migrate very long distances, as far as from Canada to Central Mexico. Monarchs are one of the most … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ with ‘Wild Sister Magazine’ – 30 Days of ROAR!
September 5, 2012 by
What is ROAR? WOMAN of ACTION™ - Cinda Stevens Lonsway ... is Taking Action for the Women of our World A ROAR! is a powerful life changing ritual. It is NOT a battle cry, but instead a cry for boundaries - a cry for protection of your spirit, the essence of who you are. It is standing up and giving voice to your truth. What is a 'ROAR!'? from Cinda Stevens Lonsway on Vimeo. Cinda walks you through the ritual of how to ROAR!. Empower yourself by finally breaking through that … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Leadership
August 7, 2012 by
Women Changing the World - Speak for Success Women's Leadership Institute The Leadership Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Arlington, Virginia that teaches "political technology.". The Institute was founded in 1979 by conservative activist Morton C. Blackwell. Its mission is to "increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists" and to "identify, train, recruit and place conservatives in politics, government, and … [Read more...]
VIDEO – ‘It’s the journey, not the destination’ – Peaceful warrior
August 6, 2012 by
Dan Millman: Life has just three rules? Socrates: And you already know them... Dan: Paradox, humour, and change. Socrates: Paradox... Dan: Life is a mystery. Don't waste time trying to figure it out. Socrates: Humour... Dan: Keep a sense of humour, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure. Socrates: Change... Dan: Know that nothing stays the same. Dan: The journey is what brings us happiness... not the destination … [Read more...]
Everything Happens for a Reason
July 27, 2012 by
'Awaken to Self-Love' Everything Happens for a Reason "Almost every day, I hear people uttering a phrase that I can’t help but grit my teeth to: “Everything Happens for a Reason.” We use it to console ourselves when something goes wrong. Almost like an automatic cooling mechanism that kicks in on an overheating nuclear reactor. We use it to philosophize our life’s circumstances. And in many cases, it’s the only thing left for us to hold on to … [Read more...]
