Throwing a punch. Demonizing the opposition. Starting a war. Dropping a bomb. Hurting someone else. Bullying your neighbor. Trolling a cyber smack. And heaven forbid, killing someone. Have the haters gone overboard?! These extreme abusive actions have been so visible in the news lately, and what a horrible disturbance to see, hear and experience. At the same time, I have to say, far too many … [Read more...]
Freedom to be Yourself?
Freedom to be you. Do you know who you are, or what you stand for? Do you know what you believe, and what you think? Do you agree with other voices, just because they speak strongly? Do you find ways to be true to yourself, despite the pressure otherwise? Are you different from the people around you? If you are, is that okay? We hear the phrase "You do you" all too many times. This little … [Read more...]
What Did Your Father Teach You?
Inspirational Leader My dad was a very kind man. He was strong. He was solid. He had very settled views about life. He wasn't afraid to stand for what he believed, even if people didn't agree with him. I learned much from him, and even now, some time after his passing, I reflect more and more about the ways he taught me how to live. My father was an innovator. He was creative. He started new groups for … [Read more...]
Cyclone Alfred Hits SouthEast Queensland! Oh DEAR!
Cyclone Alfred Hits SouthEast Queensland! Cyclone Alfred — the first cyclone to hit the southeast coast of Queensland in 50 years has kept Australia on my mind all week. For days and days. It pains my heart to have a cyclone headed here! Why is this cyclone so important? Why Cyclone Alfred? All cyclones and hurricanes have major impact on people’s lives, no doubt. Hurricane Milton was a recent October … [Read more...]
#WearBlueDay. How “Severance” on TV Shows Similarities with Human Trafficking
#WearBlueDay January 11th: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day "Since its designation by the U.S. Congress in 2007, Jan. 11 has been observed as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, also known as #WearBlueDay. In 2010, a presidential proclamation further recognized January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month." While I watched the popular television show, "Severance", currently … [Read more...]
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