In 1977, fourteen mothers held a peaceful protest. The military junta called them las locas, the mad women. But they couldn’t be silent. It cost some of the women their lives. The mad mothers refuse to be silent to this day. The Dirty War From 1976 to 1983, Argentina experienced the Dirty War. The military government… Continue reading The Mad Mothers Refuse to be Silent
Category: Inspiration and Motivation
Inspiration is everywhere, if you look. This is a selection of people, places, events, art, and music that motivate and inspire me. I hope you’ll feel the same.
How to Care for Yourself during Difficult Times
Work, life, school, economic, social, political, and environmental disasters and stressors are everywhere these days. Today’s society bathes in stressful events every day. It’s enough to make you want to crawl in a hole and pull the dirt up over yourself. (See “Does the News Make you Disheartened and Afraid“). But if you hide, you… Continue reading How to Care for Yourself during Difficult Times
With Words, She Made a Difference
This week’s woman of peace is author Lydia Maria Child (1802-1880). One of the most influential American women writers from the 1820s through the 1860s she was a prolific author, a literary pioneer, and a tireless crusader and champion for America’s excluded groups. With words, she made a difference. Early Life Born on February 11,… Continue reading With Words, She Made a Difference
The Best Way You Can Not Feel Helpless
Fred Rogers said, “Look for the helpers” (see last week’s post). But you can do more than that. You can be a helper. Being a helper, not expecting anything in return, is a mindset, a responsibility, and an expression of love. To paraphrase former President Barack Obama said the best way you can not feel… Continue reading The Best Way You Can Not Feel Helpless
The First Female Nobel Peace Prize Winner
In 1905 author & journalist, Baroness Bertha Sophie Felicita von Suttner became the second female Nobel laureate & the 1st female Nobel Peace Prize winner.