Survival reveals ‘five faces of genocide’ for UN Indigenous Day Aché woman shortly after she was captured and brought out of the forest in 1972, Paraguay. © A.Kohmann/Survival To mark UN Indigenous Day on August 9, Survival International, the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights, reveals five tribal peoples who have been victims of genocide during the 20th century – and warns of a potential genocide in the 21st. Tribal peoples subjected to genocidal violence include*: - The … [Read more...]
Margaret Eleanor Atwood, CC OOnt FRSC – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian maker of History, author, poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist ... a woman that has devoted her life to activism through assisting future writers; with a focus on women through her award winning work, in The Handmaid's Tale and Feminism and Fiction. WOMAN of ACTION™ Margaret Eleanor Atwood, CC OOnt … [Read more...]
EVE REVERE: The YIN MIND – Thriving Transformation versus survival
The YIN MIND ___________________________________________________________ We need to follow a paradigm of thriving transformation, versus the defensive, protectionist, paradigm of survival. We are overshadowed by a culture of perpetuation, of continuation, of static, status quo mentality. The cry, the plea, the tactics of strategic failure are: preserve what you have versus heed what you may fail to gain. Zen, as a spiritual discipline . . . is … [Read more...]
Survivors Of Violence In South Sudan Tell Their Stories
Survivors Of Violence In South Sudan Tell Their Stories "We feel safe here," says Labakal Kalahin, an exhausted mother of four who lost one of her children while fleeing to the village of Pibor from the fighting which erupted late last year in South Sudan’s Jonglei State. She’s among tens of thousands of people driven from their homes by the fighting whom WFP is now moving to assist with food and basic necessities." Gumruk/Pibor - “We came here to look for food. Our … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – Humanity
Rebecca Khan: 'To Ma, with Love'
To Ma, with Love My mother is a true testament to the strength and fortitude of women who can tackle the toughest of situations when unexpectedly thrown in it. Having grown up in the lap of luxury and lucky to have led a equally charmed life post-marriage to my father, she did not have to tend to much outside domestic affairs but my, how well she took care of things in the realm of that world which included nurturing my sister and me, caring for her loving husband, creating a safe … [Read more...]
Rebecca Khan: ‘To Ma, with Love’
To Ma, with Love My mother is a true testament to the strength and fortitude of women who can tackle the toughest of situations when unexpectedly thrown in it. Having grown up in the lap of luxury and lucky to have led a equally charmed life post-marriage to my father, she did not have to tend to much outside domestic affairs but my, how well she took care of things in the realm of that world which included nurturing my sister and me, caring for her loving husband, creating a safe … [Read more...]
REV. NINA ROE: 'A Juicy JOYFUL Life' – 100 Visionaries!
I am jumping out of my seat with some exciting news to share! (and over 100 free gifts from my friends!) As you know I am passionate about inspiring women and men to live their best lives now and am thrilled to announce that I am a contributing co-author in the much anticipated A Juicy, Joyful Life: Inspiration from Women who have Found the Sweetness in Every Day – BEING RELEASED TODAY! Over 100 extraordinary visionaries, authors and more (including Shirley McClaine and Rev. Dr. Charlene … [Read more...]
REV. NINA ROE: ‘A Juicy JOYFUL Life’ – 100 Visionaries!
I am jumping out of my seat with some exciting news to share! (and over 100 free gifts from my friends!) As you know I am passionate about inspiring women and men to live their best lives now and am thrilled to announce that I am a contributing co-author in the much anticipated A Juicy, Joyful Life: Inspiration from Women who have Found the Sweetness in Every Day – BEING RELEASED TODAY! Over 100 extraordinary visionaries, authors and more (including Shirley McClaine and Rev. Dr. Charlene … [Read more...]