Life isn’t easy for women – anywhere in the world. I grew up in Dois Riachos – a poor, remote town in the north-east of Brazil. Our family didn’t have much money; my mother worked hard to raise me and my two brothers and sister by herself. We couldn’t even afford a football – if we had bought one, we would have gone without food. At the age of 7, I knew I wanted to play football for the rest of my life. But being a girl, the path wasn’t straightforward. Everyone from my brothers to the … [Read more...]
Kundalini-light-crown Survey, Shirlee Hall
April 25, 2013 by
Kundalini-light-crown Survey You experienced your first Kundalini rising from the base to the head Do you remember if and when? If so, had you been meditating? For how many years? Or, did was the experience spontaneous? When did you first experience the Kundalini throughout your body? In your hands? Had you studied or trained yourself first? Or, was the experience spontaneous and unexpected? Did you understand what was occurring? How Often do you … [Read more...]
The Empowerment Compendium, Irene Becker
April 25, 2013 by
We all know the staggering pain of invalidation. We have all felt it. We have all received and given it. Some of us have developed habits of thought that cause us to deploy invalidation of self and/or others on an ongoing basis. The caveat remains that habits of thought and action CAN be changed and changing them is what personal leadership is all about. None of us is immune to the piercing, painful arrow that hits us and throws us for an emotional loop as the venom of … [Read more...]
UN Women deplores RAPE of 5 Year Old, India must Take Action!
April 25, 2013 by
UN Women deplores the rape of a 5-year-old and calls for greater accountability of service providers Statement by Sushma Kapoor, Officer-in-Charge, UN Women India UN Women strongly deplores the continuing cases of sexual violence against women and girls, including the barbaric rape of a 5-year-old girl child in New Delhi. We hope for the full and speedy recovery of the girl and call for the perpetrators to be punished. This brutal act of violence against an innocent girl child … [Read more...]
One-Stop Crisis Centre responding to Violence Against Women, Thailand
April 20, 2013 by
April 2013 – The launch of Thailand’s pioneering One-Stop Crisis Centre by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on 9 April reinforces the continuing efforts to respond to and prevent violence against women and girls after Thailand joined UN Women’s newest global initiative, COMMIT. UN Women Regional Director Roberta Clarke (wearing black) congratulates Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the launch of the 1,300 mobile units. Photo credit: UN Women/Montira Narkvichien The One Stop … [Read more...]
Anti-drug crusader Katz on O’Reilly Factor
April 20, 2013 by
NORWALK -- Viewers of the Fox News Channel O'Reilly Factor will see a familiar face on next week as anti-drug crusader Ginger Katz will join Bill O'Reilly to address the topic of reducing sentencing guidelines for drug dealers. "My appearance on the show was spurred on by a letter sent by some celebrities to President Obama and Bill's reaction to the letter," Katz said. "A producer from Bill's show called me to speak about loosening laws regarding sentencing for drug dealers." Katz was … [Read more...]
NEVER Speak the “D” Word…
April 19, 2013 by
Too many people are too quick to get a divorce. Something happens. You become angry and in the heat of battle, you threaten divorce. You should never make life-changing decisions in the midst of emotional turmoil. Marriage is the most sacred of trusts between two people. When you married, you made some promises. Just because you are disappointed at the anger, bitterness, ambivalence, or venom you are receiving from your partner, remind yourself that divorce is difficult for both people, no … [Read more...]
Taking Action for Syria – ENOUGH – ENOUGH !!!
April 17, 2013 by
APPEAL BY HEADS OF LEADING UN HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF SYRIA … [Read more...]
