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"Thursday Thoughts" is posted at TheWesternWord.com. Here are the topics for today’s commentary: -Hate Falls? -Day of Reckoning -One More Thing

Go and read this excellent article that Ellen Edenbrow has written 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqpZ9uA2

“The downfall of Atlantis was too much masculine & not enough feminine, Lemuria was feminine without the masculine, both stories talk about the fall of the civilisation when one aspect of polarity imbalances the other.  Both sides need the other to create harmony, which is the awakening of consciousness, when consciousness awakens it balances the left & right hemisphere of your brain, as consciousness awakens, as the ‘I am’ presence awakens in the midpoint, when the left & right hemisphere of the brain, activating the deeper vision of the 3rd eye, opening up the doorway to the heavens of the crown chakra & opening up all the energy centres that allow you to be a living midpoint between the earth & the heavens.  The ascension is not about the feminine getting vengeance on the masculine, & this is not about maintaining unconscious masculine domination over the feminine, & this is not about the feminine trying to be powerful by impersonating the masculine. This is about the masculine & the feminine coming back into equal power & surrendering to the power of itself in the other. Where another name for 'I am' is 'You' & the greatest power of the I am we’ll know on this planet is through the union of ‘We’.  Where the second coming of Christhood is the remembrance & coming together & activation of conscious community uniting our world as one. Where in this unity no one’s greed or agenda can turn us against our family members & the only way you can be turned against another person is to think of them as a stranger instead of a distant relative. And when we start to treat each other as members of our extended cosmic family no one’s greed or agenda turns us against one another so that we justify the cruelty & conflict that supresses the innocence & keeps our world divided"   These words by Matt Kahn entitled ‘A Message of Peace’ in response to the atrocities we are witnessing in Israel, spoke to my heart, infact his whole message did, see it on YouTube. But this extract is aligned with my work, specifically RISE consultancy for women in leadership. For although there is much talk about achieving gender equality in the boardroom, I do not see any discussion about the depths of Why this is such a priority & of vital importance. Nor any understanding that what is missing is the energetic attributes of YIN, needed to balance the YANG.   RISE serves all of humanity, for unity is about creating opportunities for all. It is an education grounded in a new driver for change through the evolution of humanity not another revolution! We say we learn through history but what has changed? We wonder why the world is as it is, yet we sit in the familiarity of accepting the unacceptable every single day. I present the root cause & effect for those who wish to consider the depths of change that is needed https://lnkd.in/eWWGdCX2    

"Positively, the men’s movement emphasized the need for men to get in touch with their feelings, to talk with other men. Negatively, the men’s movement continued to promote patriarchy by a tacit insistence that in order to be fully self-actualized, men needed to separate from women. The idea that men needed to separate from women to find their true selves just seemed like the old patriarchal message dressed up in a new package." – bell hooks, The Will to Change (2003) An upcoming men's conference I won't link to lacks representation of women, mothers, and trans/nonbinary individuals men are in relationship with in their families, workplaces, and communities. In 2023, I believe we should not have a conversation about masculinity without considering the voices of people of other genders impacted by our collective ideas of what it means to 'be a man'. While gender-specific spaces have their merit, they should include the perspectives of others to avoid navel-gazing and expand our locus of concern for others' experiences within patriarchy. Support Next Gen Men in taking up the torch of Voice Male magazine – a publication that is male positive, pro-feminist, gay/trans affirmative, and intersectional for men, women, families and communities. #NextGenMen #Masculinity #GenderInclusion

Time to speak honestly about DEI!! We are experiencing the consequences of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.   Watch this NEW PragerU 5-Minute Video 👇 #DEI #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEIMUSTDIE #5MV https://lnkd.in/gwVtA9x2

https://lnkd.in/giJ-fv4w I thought you'd like this video from PragerU. Please share this as you won’t find this part of General knowledge but be as critical as any knowledge you might hear about.

PLEASE JOIN US! Greeter Training, 6/25, 12-1:30 PM ET Reg link/Web page: REDI Greeter Workshop - 6/25/2024 - Campaign (reformjudaism.org) Blurb: As antisemitism surges, it’s more important than ever that we affirm Jews from all backgrounds; this includes LGBTQ+ identifying Jews, Jews of Color, interfaith families, people with disabilities, Jews with various body sizes, ages, ethnic backgrounds, and other often underrepresented groups. Effective greeters can create a congregational culture of inclusivity and belonging for Jews from all backgrounds who enter our doors, whether they’re members, prospective members, or visitors. Conversely, lack of a greeting, or the wrong kind of greeting, can unintentionally marginalize individuals and families and signal the exact opposite of what we are aiming to communicate. Come join us for this workshop, where we will engage in some simple education around creating an inclusive community from the very beginning.

Happy #AsianAmericanAndPacificIslanderHeritageMonth! And Happy May Day! 1) Remember to uplift invisibilized voices like Southeast Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Hawaiians, LGBTQ folks( Trans and nonbinary folks in particular), undocumented immigrants, adoptees, climate refugees, low-wage workers, those with disabilities, and so many more. We live complex and intersectional lives. 2) Racial Justice is an AAPI issue! Check out this awesome tool kit- https://lnkd.in/gBgJTymf #AAPIHM #APIHM #AAPIHeritageMonth

My 9th children's book, No Matter What, I Love You, is soon to be released (Jun 28). You can preorder copies now through your local bookstore, Amazon, or by contacting me. Today The Republic in Columbus, IN and The Daily Journal in Franklin, IN ran an article about my new book that centers on the theme of affirming love. https://lnkd.in/gvWigNxS #LGBTQ+ #childrensbook #unconditionallove #storiesthatmatter