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"In a world full of allies, be a co-conspirator." My latest blog post delves into the heart of this sentiment, challenging us to move beyond passive gestures. "It involves more than just apologies and reading books – it's about actively dismantling oppressive systems, confronting discomfort, and assuming the role of teacher even when it's challenging." In a world that often encourages us to avoid the discomfort that can result from conversations that center race, this blog post calls for bold, intentional actions. Read the full post as you consider the difference between allies and co-conspirators. #DiversityandInclusion #CourageousConversations #Allyship #Coconspirator

Globally selling, and being read through the English football leagues and American NBA, to name a few, The Evolving Man aims to inspire a positive change in men. The key attributes identified are choices, ownership, effort, ego and prioritising family first. The Evolving Man finds conclusion of redefining masculinity and what it means to be an alpha male. The idea is discussed that in the modern era, men have lost the notion of being a gentleman. At the core of being a gentleman is always placing family first, living a life of authenticity and not one so deeply rooted to the expectations of others and society. It’s living with adaptability and an open mind to welcome new ideas, new life approaches and where equality is paramount. In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of the Me Too movement, focused on supporting victims of sexual abuse and violence. Rather than focusing solely on victims however, there needs to be an approach which educates boys and men to a higher standard, whereby they understand it is a man’s problem and that collectively it is only men who can improve this. Ultimately, it is men’s responsibly to break the cycle and stand up to say it is not good enough, and that changes must be made to improve. 💛🦁 #evolvingmanproject #author #jayroberts #alphamale #family #positivethinking #choice #ownership #priorities #effort #ego #culture #empowerment #inspire #emotionalintelligence #culturalarchitect #keynotespeaker #confidence #diaryofaninnerlion #empathy #values #gentleman #manifest #trusttheprocess #rolemodel

The second principle emphasizes the importance of seeking friendship and understanding through nonviolence. He believed that the ultimate goal is not just to overcome injustice, but to create a "Beloved Community" where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Nonviolence seeks to win hearts and minds, not through force, but through empathy and dialogue. By understanding the perspectives of others, even those who oppose us, we can build bridges of understanding and work toward reconciliation. 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 ♥️ 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲! Follow us @artofalignmentacademy for more insights about mind-body alignment! #Nonviolence #MLK #Friendship #Understanding #BelovedCommunity

You ask, you get it! This week on Doing Relationships Right, Jim Healey is BACK, and we are discussing LIVING APART TOGETHER- a growing trend. And one that we have been doing since we met in 2017! It has worked for us, but can it work for YOU? Listen to our conversation and hear the pros and cons; doing what suits your relationship is essential. Scientific evidence shows that living apart may significantly strengthen a long-term relationship. 🩷 Are you great partners but terrible roommates? Are you great partners but with different definitions of success? Is it essential to you NOT to blend families? A successful connection means different things to different people, as gender roles, parenthood, and cultural background all play a role in relationships. What was once a deal breaker may now be an opportunity to adapt to modern society. We are here to destigmatize the negativity of going against the "norm." xo j    And use MS15 to get 15% off COCONU! #livingaparttogether #loveover50 #jenniferhurvitz #doingrelationshipsright #datingcoach #doingdatingright #midlifepriceless #blending https://lnkd.in/enkuk9ba

As young girls we’re taught to kiss a frog to get our prince. What if, instead, we taught young girls to own their value and love themselves unconditionally from their earliest moments? What if we taught them to derive their value internally rather than based on external judgments and expectations, least of which are whether you can attract a ‘prince’ or not? That contrary to popular belief and old conditioning, so-called feminine traits are not a weakness but are their secret weapons that empower them to achieve greatness. 💯 Just a thought. #EmpowerYoungGirls #LoveYourselfUnconditionally #InternalValueMatters #WomenEmpowerment

When I was young, my Bua (paternal aunt), taught me a simple rule: anytime someone forces you to choose between two things really important to you, don’t buy into the dichotomy they are presenting. Instead step back and assess the motive and relevance of the person creating that dichotomy for you. And perhaps, remove the person instead, if you find it to be false. As a child I didn’t understand the beautiful and clear boundary this thought represented. As a domestic violence counselor and an engaged world citizen I see many instances where we believe the good of one individual/entity can only come at the cost of another. I often find folks, including myself, disempowered and silent, because someone has convinced us the nourishment of one can only come at the cost of the starvation of another. This is the language of the oppressor. And this is the critical point when we should rise to draw that beautiful boundary that my Bua talked about. Where we step back and assess who is making us believe there are two exclusive choices to be made? And is that really true? This is the time when our critical thinking can perhaps find a third way to our liberation and joy. When we firmly and unequivocally reject the values super imposed by the abuser and oppressor. Many times we are silent because we are caught in a muddy spiral where we lack clarity of boundaries. Sometimes we are silent because we are full of fear. Other times we are silent because we don’t trust our voice and values anymore. We have been told, there are only certain choices that are acceptable. And only certain solutions that are logical and feasible. In all these times, I hope we hold great compassion for ourselves. Compassion that allows us to hold still and step back. Stillness that allows us to explore awareness. Awareness that allows us to question. Questioning that leads us to learn and unlearn. Learning that brings us clarity. Clarity that may lead to mindful, authentic action. An action that brings peace within and without. That may be quiet, but not silent. This to me is a key anti violence practice. I certainly don’t speak from a place of perfection. But I hope to be always in a space of progression. #boundaries #homegrownwisdom #becurious #alwaysquestion

https://lnkd.in/g3Ce69wE Don’t take the responsibility of being an ally lightly. The Guide to Allyship is an open-source starter guide to help you become a more thoughtful and effective ally This is a resource to help anyone considering allyship better understand the pros and cons of what being an ally entails. Allies understand their role in collaboration with people whose lives are affected daily by systemic oppression.

TOP TIPS FOR SELF REPRESENTATION IN THE FAMILY COURTS At number one we have APPEARANCE. "When people judge each other, they focus on three overarching dimensions of character: morality (whether someone is trustworthy and honest), competence (whether someone is intelligent and skilled), and sociability (whether someone is friendly and warm). Of these three dimensions, morality is generally the most important." https://lnkd.in/du7bNm8R When attending court it is important to consider these aspects of judgments that may be made simply on HOW you look. Morality being identified as a significant factor in decision making can be tied to one's appearance as suggested above. Be well groomed, take pride in yourself. Feeling good influences our conscious and unconscious behaviours, including body language. #familycourt #solutionfocusedsupport #coparenting #childarrangementorderuk #childarrangementsorder #childarrangements ##parentalconflict #parentingsupport #familylaw #contactarrangements

Divesting from whiteness is a challenging process because it calls our very selfhood into question. Letting go of white supremacy is not just an intellectual exercise; it is a radical act that forces us to continually reassess our beliefs, values, and assumptions. More importantly, it requires us to relinquish and reimagine our understanding of who we are and how we exist in the world. To move forward, we must transcend the notion that this is solely about 'being a good ally.' If we fail to do so, we inadvertently center whiteness in social justice movements. #culture #dei #socialjustice #leadership #diversityandinclusion #blm

For so long since I was a little bubba, I always felt excluded, like I didn’t belong. I spent so much of my adulthood trying to be someone I’m not. And finally I’ve managed to find people who love me well for me! Diversity should be celebrated, championed and nurtured, not “tolerated”! I talk all about it in my latest blog. Read and comment, https://lnkd.in/eGgTw9SF