Speakers of their truth, living their lives in outspoken, inspired form, both men were drivers during the Civil Rights era of the 1960’s. One made it further, the other didn’t. Provocative, provoking, unrelenting. Malcolm X: “Without education, you’re not going anywhere in this world.” Muhammad Ali: “You don’t lose if you get knocked down; you …
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Didn’t know about this guy. Glad to have discovered a little about him, amazed and inspired by his fortitude, spark, and vision. 6 foot 6 inches tall, a Black, Queer Man, in a cape often times, that’s how he was introduced to me. Quite the human, quite the larger than life influencer on design, lifestyle, …
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I heard an interview recently with a evangelical church pastor somewhere in Tennessee or otherwise in that region of the United States of America… This particular person was of the ilk that the United States of America is a Christian nation… That this particular is part of its foundation, it’s fabric… And although I am …
As one raised in a Christian tradition, but seemingly forever also looking beyond to connect with all of humanity, I was, am delighted to have this book as a reference, guide to some of the universal truths… …and I’m the next breath, a little tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist Zen Master, who died this …
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Gonna use parts of this one over the next several weeks (and beyond) -- what an amazing piece with so many insights -- but to start let’s hear the whole thing, a year and a day since Ms. Amanda Gorman shared this vision with the world... and set the tone for the way forward, forward …
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I’d seen her in Sports Illustrated editions during her hay-day, knew she was from the Czech Republic originally, but never knew anything about her really, never heard her interviewed. What a clear and strong voice she has! She turned plenty of heads as a supermodel, but I think her words and perspective can have a …
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Back when I started at the company under which I'm currently employed, we were in fivebuildings near each other in a sort of quasi cul-de-sac. My buddy and I would sometimes walk together between buildings, as was necessary dependingon what had to be done; different departments were housed in separate buildings. And my buddy would …
This one from the animated movie, another gem, “Encanto“, SO good. My kids walking around the house singing this song, the chorus anyway, catchy, fun…err, joy…truly, a little splash of joy. [Pepa:] We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no We don't talk about Bruno, but It was my wedding day [Félix:] It was our …
A great human left our ranks today, the Right Reverend Desmond Tutu, of South Africa. Anglican priest, theologian, teacher, activist. He saw many things during his life time; he did great work; he inspired many. MANY. He collaborated, he furthered his own spirit and effect by working with others for good. For joy. For others. …
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