The holidays are a fantastic time to practice giving. This year, I want to focus on giving the gift of empathy and understanding this holiday season, and I think you should too! Below is a list of holiday phrases in different languages, and I encourage you to use these with people you know who’s first…
The following interview is directly copied down from a conversation I had with our latest blogger of the month, Nikoo. Not only is she one of the most dedicated writers to our blog, but her casual writing style and witty remarks make her blogs an absolute treat to read. Enjoy. N – Nikoo (BoTM) A…
When we stand against hate and violence as a united nation, we reinforce our values of pluralism, acceptance and love that represent who we are as a country. It is through compassion and love that we foster safety and togetherness within our societies, as we celebrate our differences to better understand one another as human-beings.
A word I want to see written on my grave: I am alive like you, and I am standing beside you. Close your eyes and look around, you’ll see me in front of you. ~Khalil Gibran You don’t see me. As I hear the clock tick, papers rustle, and pencils break, I find a sense…
Abdul Halim al-Attar, Syrian refugee and now the owner of 3 businesses, didn’t have a great start. A photograph of him selling pens on the street in Syria whilst carrying his sleeping daughter went viral throughout the world, sparking sympathy and grief. I remember seeing the picture online a few months ago in August, and…
(Original Image) Disclaimer: There is some sensitive language that is used in this post, but it’s solely for the sake of analysis and is not intended to offend anyone. Have you ever been treated unfairly because of your race? If your answer is yes, then it’s proof that racism still exists. Even if you haven’t…
“I demand the independence of woman, her right to support herself, to live for herself, to love whomever she pleases, or as many as she pleases. I demand freedom for both sexes, freedom of action, freedom in love, and freedom in motherhood.” ~Emma Goldman 1897 The battle of gender inequality has been around for centuries…
“The mind is so delicate, and has so much potential. In high school I find we’re bombarded by so much extraneous information that it can often blind the young mind and lead us to interpret our lives less intricately than it should be interpreted. It’s sad to see so many young people get so caught…
Disclaimer: This is about a sensitive and serious topic. I don’t mean to offend anyone. My goal is to have a mature discussion and to present a youth’s perspective on this issue. Why am I doing this? In light of Robin William’s death, conversation about mental illness and suicide has resurfaced. However, it seems that…
If you help others, they will help you back. Sounds obvious, right? Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a eye-opening realization of how important helping others actually is. No action, no matter how small, is without its effect on those around you. People may forget what you said or what you did, but they…
Because Kindness Keeps the World Afloat is truly a must watch for all people who originally have a kind heart, but seem to have lost it in the life’s journey. Often in our day to day lives, we feel we are too busy to help other people. But being kind is an attitude. This video…
An university professor’s anecdote: “The strongest person is not the person who believes they are invincible. On the contrary, the strongest people admit they are weak, that they need to be loved, and that they are vulnerable. Indeed, these individuals reach out to their community, and realize they are part of something greater – they gain…