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Image by Chil Vera from Pixabay. 8/8 Today, on August 8th (or 8/8), is the Lion’s Gate Portal. It’s a phenomenon that I have known about for some time, but wasn’t aware of its origins until recently. You may ask, what exactly is Lion’s Gate? Here’s a brief history. History Lion’s Gate is an annual event that occurs approximately…
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One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world. – Malala Yousafzai. Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day As Mother Earth transforms from blustery winter winds to the verdant greenery of spring, we also have the opportunity to recognize Women’s History Month—a celebration in the United States that honors women’s…
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At the heart of all that civilization has meant and developed is ‘community’ – the mutually cooperative and voluntary venture of man to assume a semblance of responsibility for his brother. Martin Luther King Jr. From my recent newsletter. I rushed through my home, heart pounding. I scanned the walls, searching. Outside, a siren shrieked…
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I climbed the grand, spiral staircase with my heart thumping, hands shaking, and beads of sweat dotting my forehead. Being here felt a little surreal, like I was in a strange and dramatic film. Upon arriving at the hotel, I was surrounded by hundreds of people scurrying about in anticipation. Over two years ago, I…
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“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” Maya Angelou White, billowing clouds floated by as I strained to glimpse the landscape below. To my surprise, the land was lush, green fields stretching for miles. I’m about to land in Tamale, Ghana, West Africa, my first trip to…
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The river of blessings flows abundantly through the valley of gratitude. –African Proverb In the United States, some choose to celebrate Thanksgiving in late November to give thanks and reflect on our blessings. Though this holiday has a dark history that we should be aware of, we can also make it a time to give thanks and…
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In rural Ghana, a building with no door stands on scorched red earth, with one side leaning towards a Baobab tree. The windows have no glass or shutters, and the cracked, faded yellow paint is peeling. As it approaches its zenith, the sun beams down on the jagged tin roof, reflecting its light. A rooster nearby…
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*Trigger warning: this post discusses ways to support those who may be in crisis and survivors of loved ones who have died by suicide. The call you never wanted to receive, the drop in your stomach while you’re reeling upon hearing the news, and the realization that your life will never be the same—most of…
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Super Blue Moon This past super blue moon in Pisces was a powerful one. A blue moon refers to two full moons in one month. This only happens every 33 months, so the phrase “once in a blue moon” relates to its rarity. NASA reports that only 3% of full moons are blue moons. Secondly, the moon’s orbit was…
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