Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "The wise person questions himself, the fool others." General, Henri Arnold Your Action for today is ' to pick one of the decisions you make today and question yourself on why you're making that decision.' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you want to … [Read more...]
Avaaz – The Gift of HOPE
December 17, 2010 by
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...]
The BOSTON TEA PARTY – December 16, 1773
December 16, 2010 by
The Boston Tea Party December 16, 2010 As you well know, in 1773, colonists gathered to dump imported tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the British government’s oppressive tax system that allowed for no direct representation. At the Boston Tea Party, determined colonists stood against the expanding British authority and said no more! The Boston Tea Party was a direct action by colonists in Boston, a town in the British colony of Massachusetts, against the British government and … [Read more...]
Elsa P. – December 16, 2010: Simultaneously Social and Secretive
December 16, 2010 by
I like the lay of the land this week. We've got something for everyone, just like Christmas. Heading into the weekend most will be engaged with someone or something, somewhere. This is not a common scenario. For example, it's entirely impossible to drop off the screen due depression. Other people go missing due their addictions or denial. They're just not present. Some are simply detached but I don't know of anyone who is managing this at this point or even why they'd want to. … [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...]
The Mayo Clinic: 10 Tips to Coping Holiday Stress!
December 14, 2010 by
~~ Celebrating the Holidays in 2012 ~~ Stress, depression and the holidays: 10 tips for coping with 'stress and/or depression' ... don't ruin your holidays and hurt your health. The holiday season, starting in early December continues through New Year's Day, often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. ... and it's no wonder. In an effort to pull off a perfect holiday, you might find yourself facing a dizzying array of demands — … [Read more...]
Bosnia: Legacy of Sexual Violence
December 13, 2010 by
Dealing with the Legacy of Sexual Violence in Bosnia The war in Bosnia was the first time the United Nations had been faced with mass rape as a weapon of war. Fifteen years after the Dayton Accords peace agreement, Sophie Arie talks to doctors in Sarajevo and discovers a culture of denial. 13 December 2010 In the summer of 1992, Sreko Simic, one of Bosnia’s leading gynaecologists, worked without electricity, anaesthetics, or oxygen and with only a skeleton staff, to keep delivering … [Read more...]
Georgette Gagnon, UNAMA’s Director of Human Rights: PRESS CONFERENCE
December 12, 2010 by
Press conference - Georgette Gagnon, UNAMA’s Director of Human Rights; and Ahmad Fahim Hakim, Deputy Chairman of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) PRESS CONFERENCE (near verbatim transcript) Kabul – 9 December 2010 UNAMA: "Good morning. Thank you all for coming. Today's launch of UNAMA's human rights report: Harmful Traditional Practices and Implementation of the Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women in Afghanistan coincides with … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL Taking Action! – December 9, 2010 (6:30 PM-GMT)
December 9, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to share the following news! Esther Austin Subject: Interview on Thursday 9th December with Shirlee Hall - Loving Yourself into a Brand New Year - Esther Austin from Qarma Broadcast will be interviewing Shirlee Hall from the USA. Shirlee Hall lives a life that is God-Realized. The Divine Presence is her constant companion and teacher. Shirlee has been a catalyst for physical, mental and spiritual renewal for thousands of people since a … [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...]
WOMEN North of the Equator – Beating The Winter Time Blues with Ruby!
December 3, 2010 by
WOMEN with 'SADS' (Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder) For many, surviving the Winter Season is a major challenge....don't beat yourself up if you find that 'EVERYTHING' is an effort these days, as it is for so many . This video will share with you some great ideas for assisting you in preventative measures to minimize your experience of SADS (Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder) this year of 2010. Hopefully, we can put some 'rose coloured' glasses on you during this winter season and you can … [Read more...]
