“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver
Toronto, Ontario
Joined March 2009
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Love this woman and all she does to support women's rights and gender equality. Was fun walking alongside her, fellow activists, students, men and women, boys and girls on Parliament Hill yesterday. Together we can make a difference. #walkinhershoes #Ottawa
Societal norms and expectations play a role in sabotaging your enjoyment of your current phase of life. Awareness can break the cycle. #Surrender #ramayana
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The moment any sensitive human being misuses something, it will bother them from within. Sensitivity is proportional to one’s sense of Inclusion. #SadhguruQuotes
Here are the Books I Read and Loved in 2022!! shescomeundone.org/2023/01/0… via @mits2
#books #BookRecommendations #writers @marwilliamson @shawnachor
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“Mahsa Amini is dead because she let the world see a few locks of her hair. She was 22, beautiful, and full of hope and promise,” writes @MarinaNemat. cnn.com/2022/09/23/opinions/…
Praying for the recovery of Salman Rushdie. I attended his talk at the Toronto Reference Library a few years ago, and I felt privileged to listen to his ideas on the power of the word to change the world. We must protect the right to speak our truths, and fight against extremism.
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On Purnima, or full-moon days, there is a natural upsurge of energy, which enhances whatever our quality may be on that day. It is a wonderful opportunity to become more joyful, loving, and meditative.
A beautiful event, Playing for Ukraine, in downtown Ottawa… I happened to be interviewed by a French radio station while there. ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/le-…
I’m standing with @oxfamcanada in calling for a living wage for the women who make our clothes. Together, we can help end the exploitation of women garment workers – for good. Join me: action.oxfam.ca/what-she-mak…
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Soil extinction is not just another ecological challenge. It is an existential threat. If we do the right things now, we can significantly turn this situation around and regenerate the soil in the next 15-25 years.–Sg #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet @UNCCD
@FAO @WFP @UNEP @cpsavesoil
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If you learn to include others as a part of yourself, your life will become an expression of joyfulness, not a pursuit of happiness. #SadhguruQuotes
My heart is heavy hearing about the takeover of one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with a rich culture, kindest people, and powerful women. May there still be hope for peace.
#Afghanistan #Kabul #afghanistanwomen #PeaceForAfghanistan #Peace #PrayersForAfghanistan
When you’re so happy you accidentally pour balsamic vinegar instead of wine in your glass and don’t even notice.... #SaturdayVibes #Election2020 #indiansummer #20degreesinnovember #LifeisBeautiful
DNA project, that I am honoured to be part of, is being exhibited for the first time this Friday Jan 31st as part of an event by @SOCHmh.
Through this project, I’ve connected with some incredible women, heard their… instagram.com/p/B72QqfUBte8/…
I can't believe my favourite show might be coming to an end! We need to bring Anne back!! #renewannewithane
“As for leaders, I would say that they all should have noticed by now that this generation is ready to speak out, write, lead, march and vote on the issues important to them.” 📚✨
"We should all listen more to girls — seek out their opinions, support girl activists and share their stories with friends and family." — @Malala on how families and communities can be champions for gender equality
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Dear Ottawa residents and friends, I have some personal news I wish to share with you. I invite you to read my Op-Ed in today’s @OttawaCitizen: google.com/amp/s/ottawacitiz…
#Pride
The EH Team!! Congrats to an awesome team for an extraordinary event! #TND19 #Salesforce #Victory #itsawrap
It’s a wrap! The amazing designs of She Spoke Clothing at the Capital Catwalk fashion show in Ottawa. So great to be a part of it! #shespoke #capitalcatwalk
So incredibly sad... Mayor of Gdansk, Poland, a critic of the government and an advocate of human rights, dies after being stabbed at a charity concert. tinyurl.com/yc4yyt8a
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