Because of your efforts my voice is heard -- and millions of others. It feels really good not to be sheep but lions! Thank you very much!!!! - Janneke, Avaaz member from the Netherlands I've had moments in my life when I doubted the strength of goodness and compassion in the world, and myself. But being part of Avaaz has been profoundly thrilling. Every day I read the most incredible messages from you (if you write 'dear ricken' at the top it comes through to my personal email) … [Read more...]
Doing Right By World AIDS Day: Putting Community Front and Center
December 14, 2010 by
World AIDS Day, December 1, presents a unique challenge to a website such as TheBody.com that is devoted to all things HIV/AIDS year-round. How do we commemorate the day in a way that doesn’t simply rehash the information we disseminate every other day of the year? And how do we make World AIDS Day relevant before and beyond December 1? Every year, we create a special section for World AIDS Day , but we wanted our latest effort to be more than a list of resources and statistics. We … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Alina Mikos: 'Self-Sabotage'
December 14, 2010 by
5 Ways We Self-Sabotage By Alina Mikos Sabotage is easily recognized when the enemy is known to us: a competitive co-worker, a nasty ex-lover, or a jealous family member. However, the real challenge we face is from the enemy within. Read on for simple suggestions that will keep your inner saboteur in check… 1. Negative Self-Talk Thought of by some as the “the devil on their shoulder,” this destructive inner voice wreaks havoc on a person’s self-esteem. All too often, this … [Read more...]
UNESCO – 50 Years of Combating!
December 13, 2010 by
50 years of combating discrimination in education © UNESCO /Brendan O'MalleyYoung girl, India Half a century ago, on 14 December 1960, UNESCO’s General Conference adopted the Convention against Discrimination in Education. It was, and is, the first international instrument with binding force in international law which develops the right to education in all its dimensions. A key pillar of Education for All (EFA), the Convention, which came into force on 22 May … [Read more...]
REV. Nina Taking Action! 'Angels Teach: Truth, Raziel and Holiday Prayer Event'
December 13, 2010 by
It has been a while since I have communicated with all of you regularly. A busy teaching season is winding down and my guidance is to reach out and reconnect. Feels good, because I always love interacting with all you inspired earth angels! A Moment of Truth 'Tis the season. For honesty that is. I'm talking about full blown, head on, stand-in-front-of-the-mirror naked and smiling kind of honesty. At least that's how I wish to live this month signifying the celebration of … [Read more...]
NOBEL PRIZE DAY- December 10, 2010 *Special Feature incl. ALL Women Nobel Laureates.
December 10, 2010 by
NOBEL PRIZE 2010 Celebrated December 10th! As soon as they arrive in Oslo and Stockholm, the 2010 Nobel Laureates will participate in an extensive programme of events, including press conferences, receptions, Nobel Lectures, concerts and a royal banquet. On 10 December, the Laureates will receive their Nobel Prizes during Award Ceremonies that will be webcast live in full at Nobelprize.org. The evening ends with magnificent Nobel Banquets. Margaret Ward reports from Beijing on the … [Read more...]
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8, 2010
December 8, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is honored to pay this Tribute to the Blessed Virgin, Mother of the Son of God (Jesus) to all the Women of our World that are Christian by Faith. The following is an outline of the history, sharing with the Women of our World critical details of this Immaculate Conception, protected from original sin from birth. December 8th is truly a day of Celebration ! The Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8, 2010 "Today is the Catholic feast day … [Read more...]
AMANDA GOLDSTON – "8 Keys – A Special Delivery Message from the Angels", Linda West.
December 8, 2010 by
"8 Keys - A Special Delivery Message from the Angels" Linda West The energy on the planet right now is about change, letting go of the old ways of surviving and reacting. It's about moving your life from a place of fear and darkness to a place of light and love. Over the past twenty years the veil between the seen and unseen has gotten thinner. Even if you aren't aware of it, you already have angelic intervention in your life and most likely you have been asking for help. The angels are … [Read more...]
PamelaJo McQuade is Taking Action for the Holidays !
December 3, 2010 by
A Letter from Mrs. Claus..... To: The Spiritually Sexy Ones~ My daily meditation left me with an URGENT message from my heavenly helpers. Time is running out, time is short, the time is now to align to the highest potential of your future being. Over this past year I have seen an alarming number of people that are living their life with emotional pain and struggle. How do you rank in this category on a scale of 1 to 10? 1 is living in hell, depressed, and can't get out of bed and … [Read more...]
VIENNA – Celebrating "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence"
December 3, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women celebrated in Vienna December 3, 2010 During the event The event, organized by UN Information Service (UNIS) in cooperation with Frauenhäuser Wien, UN Women’s Guild, Vienna NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and the 1st Women’s Chamber Orchestra of Austria, featured workshops for high-school students, a book lecture, music and performance, all calling for an end to violence against women and children. In her welcome … [Read more...]
VIENNA – Celebrating “16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence”
December 3, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women celebrated in Vienna December 3, 2010 During the event The event, organized by UN Information Service (UNIS) in cooperation with Frauenhäuser Wien, UN Women’s Guild, Vienna NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and the 1st Women’s Chamber Orchestra of Austria, featured workshops for high-school students, a book lecture, music and performance, all calling for an end to violence against women and children. In her welcome … [Read more...]
