Action: Red Sand Project Creating Awareness for Human Trafficking
This post on the Red Sand Project was written by long-time friend of mine, Kassie Hill. She usually writes at Mi Vida Loca, where she talks about her life, spirituality and books. She recently moved out to California in a broken, old minivan as she, her husband and...
New Infographic for Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is for Creating Awareness What do you associate January with? Wicked Blizzards? New Year's hangovers? Resolutions and their slam-dunk failures? Or do you see these things in a positive light--intricate snowflakes, new beginnings, and delightful challenges?...
A Dialogue With Deceit
Inside my head where the lies we believe thrive: I make a difference. Prove it. I influence others? You do? Like I said, prove it. Well, I have a community. I belong. You only kinda have a community. Would they...
Art of Advocacy: Burning Down the House
Is it possible I really left my car unlocked and on for two hours while I was at an event? That was probably the worst on my list of horrible accidents I've managed to accomplish the last few months. I've have a collection of others: I left my oven on, burning...
Ten Causes to Give to Generously
A couple years ago, I was asked by a wonderful individual who are the top ten charities we give to and why. Although I wrote this post right away, I never published it. But now I realize I needed to answer it differently, although just slightly--what are our top ten...
Should We Participate in Operation Christmas Child?
I've been doing Operation Christmas Child (OCC) for years and have encouraged you guys to join me doing it many times. Recently I was sent a post listing Seven Reasons Not to Participate in Operation Christmas Child, challenging our assumptions about this action idea....
Want to Change the World? Be Humble.
We've been getting into this series, Waking Up to The Good vs. Evil Plot over the last few weeks. With heart-wrenching wars in the Middle East and little children on the verge of death from starvation, there is a challenge to step into the larger picture, one which...
How To Know If You Are A Baby-Lover & Operation Baby Rescue
How To Know If You Are a Baby-Lover I am proud to announce I have a perfect way for you to advocate, oh lover of babies! I am pretty sure you have already self-diagnosed yourself as a baby-lover if you are one, but in case you are unclear, I made a simple test to help...
Why We Don’t Try to Change the World & The Someone Who Did
This past week, I'm hoping that you didn't need to see bomber jets flying or hear gunshots in the street to help you actively remember that we are living in a big and important story, where our decisions as crucial as those made during a war. In the first post of this...
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PopularSwamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights
Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...
Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids
PopularStorm Chaser; Change Chaser: On Saying Goodbye
How Can Anyone Say Goodbye? I’m starting to feel all panicky that I am leaving all my...
Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces
PopularUnderstanding Terms for Poor Nations vs. Rich Nations
Terms of Poverty Whether in public political addresses or in pleas from non-profits, we have all heard some of these terms thrown around at some point or another. But just because we can infer their general meaning, I...
Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Giving Back, Socially Conscious Brands
Top RatedThe Honest Truth About Loving Deeper (Art of Advocacy)
Loving others seemed good and something to be defined by. Until it was loving the same small group...
Children-in-Need, Clean Water, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Global Health, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Human Rights, Poverty, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, United States
Top RatedThe Honest Truth About Loving Deeper (Art of Advocacy)
Loving others seemed good and something to be defined by. Until it was loving the same small group...
Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking
Top RatedHow Stories Heal Us and Prevent Burnout for World Changers
Working through our own stories and triggers are essential as we make a difference if we want to be fully alive and prevent burnout. Check out this interview covering this.
Leadership
LatestWhen Your Dreams Change
This picture always makes me smile, depicting some of my favorites from my teenage years: my...
Spiritual Discipleship
LatestWhen Your Dreams Change
This picture always makes me smile, depicting some of my favorites from my teenage years: my...
Life Purpose, Live Intentionally, Personal Growth, Productivity
LatestWhen Your Dreams Change
This picture always makes me smile, depicting some of my favorites from my teenage years: my...
I’m Every Woman: How Woman Are Uniquely Positioned To Change the World
Why does now matter for women? We have a unique positioning to make a difference for the world at large. Here’s why:
April Social Good Awareness, Advocacy, and Activism Days
How can you begin doing good in April? Start here for social good awareness, advocacy, and activism days
Five Steps To Begin Restful Changemaking
A Path for Restful Changemaking: I’m not shy about my story of burnout while having my life...
Social Justice For the Sensitive Soul – Justice Daily S3E6
Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit the model for classic activism? That you were too...
How To Be An Advocate When You Don’t Know Where You Stand: On Palestine/Israel
How do we engage in advocacy when we don’t know where we stand on a social issue? One of the...
Poem for Changemakers
Why do Changemakers burnout? This poem for Changemakers was written to help them see their value.



