Truth & Integrity BE True to Yourself! You have the strength to stand strong in the midst of difficult situations, and the wisdom it takes to make good decisions. If something in your life isn't working, be willing to release it to GOD. Understand you are important, and know that you are called to add value to the world around you. No matter where you are in life today, you have potential to increase, grow, to be strengthened, and to move forward. God … [Read more...]
Men’s Action for Stopping Violence against Women (MASVAW)
March 2012 Shishir Chandra is a community organizer with Men’s Action for Stopping Violence Against Women (MASVAW) in Uttar Pradesh, India, an alliance of individual men and organizations that are committed to reducing gender-based violence through education and advocacy. Here he talks about the struggle to challenge gender roles for both men and women in India, and why he believes that young men can and should step up to the challenge. Why do you think it’s important for … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – What are the ‘Before and After Marriage’, Just for Laughs
Think before You Say "Yes"! … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove.com, ‘Make Your Relationship a Contact Sport’
Make Your Relationship a Contact Sport Barbara Peters, Guest Author Does that sound a little quirky to you? Think about it – what’s more exciting than touching and being touched, on and off your love field? As a couples relationship therapist, one thing is evident every single day in my office. Almost all the people coming through my door are looking for physical touch. They want it, crave it, need it, but many times just don’t have it. Touching has become elusive … [Read more...]
THEME: Patience
PATIENCE Patience is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on annoyance/anger in a negative way; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties. Patience is the level of endurance one's character can take before negativity. It is also used to refer to the character trait of being steadfast. Antonyms include hastiness and … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove.com, Larry James ~ ‘Take a Deep Breath!’
Take a DEEP Breath! by Larry James Let's face it. Life can get hectic. So can some relationships. If feels like there are never enough hours in the day to check off every item on your to-do lists or to spend quality time with each other. In this fast-paced world, sometimes what we need most is a way to slow down a little bit. Fortunately, I've got some tips to help you do just that. So. . . take a DEEP breath, (inhale in through your nose and exhale … [Read more...]
UN- Say NO–UNiTE Celebrates the Two Million Mark!
Say NO–UNiTE has crossed two million actions in just 18 months, marking two million signs of commitment to ending violence against women and girls. People from all over the world have added their actions. Together, they showcase the growing global community of people dedicated to stopping one of the most pervasive violations of women’s rights. It is time to highlight some noteworthy recent actions to celebrate how much is being achieved – and gain hope and new resources for how much more we can … [Read more...]