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I only exist because you exist

What if we had culture based on what Bishop Tutu referred to as “Ubuntu”, which means, “I only exist because you exist, my existence is dependant on your existence, my well-being is dependant on your well-being?” This culture would be very different than a culture of individualistic competition where everyone is out for him/herself. [re-worded from a quote by Mark

Must read A Thousand Spendid Suns

I just read “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini (author of “The Kite Runner”). It gives a real picture of why women in Afghanistan have so few rights today. Although women were once politicians and academics, when the Taliban came in they essentially forced women into their homes. It helped me understand how

Mindfulness is being amazed at everything

“Mediation for me is an amazement that whatever I am contemplating is there at all. How incredible that spring comes and the grass grows, or that a cup of coffee awaits me on a table, even that a table exists! Anne Bancroft.

The unlived life is not worth examining

“As the philosopher Socrates once said, the unexamined life is not worth living. But the opposite is also true. the unlived life is not worth examining. Swami Beyonananada

I am taking an art course by Suzanne Northcott

Yes, its true. I am dedicating three days to locate my artist inside. The best part is that it is in Whistler BC. Thanks to Whistler Arts Council who plans all these events. Go to www.ArtsWhistler.com or call 604-935-8410 to find out more. Wish me luck!

Please I beg you stop using Mrs and Miss

I just booked a flight with Air Canada with my daughters. When I got my e-tickets they called me Mrs. Fitzgerald (who does not exist) and referred to my teen daughters as Miss. This was all done automatically so now I have to phone back in and ask them to change all three to Ms. This NEVER happens

How to create your own manifesto

I think everyone should have a manifesto or a call to action. Here is how to do it (based on my book Mission Possible) and the article below. I worked with my own mission to help make it easy for you. Step1: Describe your “big” problem as a belief. “I believe ignorance is the cause of most hatred and human

Mindful quote on the journey

“Its good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” Ursula LeGuin

Great clip shows how we all deter girls from science

This ad show how saying “you are pretty” and other harmful words hold our daughters back. Well worth the 30 seconds. How we hold girls back video

Ten things we do not see that hold women back

This is a great article. Please visit EverydayFeminism.com. They really know what they are talking about! http://everydayfeminism.com/2014/06/10-everyday-sexisms/ Here is an excerpt: Research shows that most people don’t see sexism even when it’s right in front of their noses. How do you think about and respond to these 10 everyday sexisms? 1. We tolerate the ritualized silencing of women