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Comfort is your prison. It keeps you fat, anxious, and full of self-doubt. Your ancestors sought comfort for thousands of years to survive and have their basic needs met. But you now live in a world where comfort and excess are everywhere. The desire for comfort that once helped advance humanity is now destroying it. 🔥 Here's how you take back control:

On this Patriot Day, we pause to honor the resilience, courage, and unity shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy. We remember the lives lost and the heroes who rose that day, selflessly answering the call to protect and serve. As we reflect, let us carry forward the spirit of hope and solidarity that emerged from the darkness. Together, we build stronger communities, bound by our shared commitment to never forget and to always strive for a brighter, more united future. https://lnkd.in/enjcy25x

Today, we pause to reflect on the profound sacrifices of our fallen heroes. Their courage and commitment to duty inspire us all. Let us honor their legacy by upholding the values they fought to defend. #MartinLawFirm #MemorialDay

An important discussion about an important organization.

The approaching anniversary of October 7th brings a solemn reminder of the ongoing pain and loss experienced by the global community. The reverberations of that day continue to bring more communities and people into an expanding conflict. As we know from the Peacemakers in Action Network, even in the midst of war, there are people and organizations in active conflict zones that continue their work to foster lasting peace and dialogue across differences. They rarely make headlines, but their works for peace ring loud, and Tanenbaum amplifies their call. Below are resources to foster respect across communities and support each other in times of crisis. While the future is uncertain, we know there are people and organizations who hold a vision for communities of mutual respect. Together, we can, and we must see beyond conflict to create the conditions for a collective and lasting peace. We invite you to check out our resource which includes a non-exhaustive list of organizations bravely promoting dialogue and support for those affected by this ongoing conflict. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUqybMmM

What can schools do? A lot! Under positive duty legislative requirements organisations are required to take action that helps to prevent harassment, abuse or violence for staff. Could it be argued that there is by extension an obligation for schools to take preventative action in a similar way for students? Schools may argue they don’t have to so they won’t, but is this ethical? Does this demonstrate care? If schools can play a part in preventing violence & harm, but choose not to, could this be considered vicarious liability? And with one of the recognised contributing factors of gender based violence being gender equality, how should we feel about schools who do not prioritise #genderequality, or those which in some instances, work actively against equality even when they are presented with an opportunity to be more equitable, but refuse? I think it was renowned expert Jackson Katz, Ph.D. That recently said that “if you’re not actively part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.” If schools are enforcing rigid gender stereotypes or inequity through their policies & practices, could this be suggestive evidence that they are part of the problem? Recall our recent research into schools that revealed a significant gender equity gap between public & private schools with the latter being much more likely to have sexist & discriminative approaches: https://lnkd.in/gnjg_fn8 And this pilot research is just a sample, with gender inequity in schools being researched & evidenced for many years by leading academics & experts, yet the governing bodies seem to sustain these patriarchal habits that are now out of line with modern societal expectations: https://lnkd.in/gg6DDwsh Our Watch Cara Gleeson Patricia Kinnersly Coleen MacKinnon Jane Caro AM MATE Bystander Program Mate Bystander Curtin Shaan Ross-Smith Independent Schools Australia Independent Schools Queensland Independent Schools Victoria Association of Independent Schools of NSW Australian Government Department of Education Queensland Department of Education Jason Clare MP Di Farmer Dr Niki Vincent Micaela Cronin Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM Anne Hollonds Linda Colley Sandy Bolton MP Edward Carroll Susanne Gannon Leanne Higham Erika K Smith Barcley Consulting Leonie Rowan Ahmed Moustafa Elena Marchetti Sanuri De Silva Maria Josefa Arias Samantha Keir Sharon Patrick Anthony Reinhart Dr Rachael Jefferson (formerly Jefferson-Buchanan) Sonia Naomi Smith Rebecca Cox Erin Morley #equity #equality #gender #genderequity #genderequality #inclusion #humanrights #prevention #schools #education #bystander #gbv #respectfulrelationships #coercivecontrol #violence #research #evidence #patriarchy

The map of peace; the map of destruction marked black in UN. Watch full program: https://lnkd.in/ep-VgzZQ

As part of of a piece I am writing on attacks on war memorials, it has been interesting to look at the views of those who do not believe such attacks are of concern. One complaint is that we hear too much about past sacrifice and our Anzac history. But this makes no sense because how can we ever hear “too much” about people of purpose and courage? Our present society desperately needs more good examples - not fewer - of bravery and care for others in the face of adversity. I expect it is possible people who say these things are (deep down) worried and afraid they themselves could never meet such standards of service before self. So they sneer at the legacy rather than confront their own fear. But again this makes little sense, because we know probably the vast majority of people commemorated were themselves afraid and yet proceeded to step forward anyway. Fear and anxiety is part of being human and does not preclude trying to aim for high standards. Even though obviously most of us are not called to the kind of tasks past generations were, we can still take heart from their courageous example. I find this part of the discussion quite sad and am still working out how best to respond to it. I would welcome any thoughts.

On this Respect Life Sunday, we reflect with gratitude on the sheer gift of our own lives and recommit to defending the sanctity of all human life, from the moment of conception until natural death. Learn how Thomas More Society is on the frontlines defending life & how you can support the mission at https://hubs.la/Q02SfRpT0.

Help an older loved one craft a timeless legacy with the practical steps we’ve provided in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/gbX8ujqH