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Category Archives: humanity
The Soldier
Cease fire is declared. “Pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death,” I mutter under my breath. I raise myself out of the safety of the small dugout, a makeshift trench, to take a cautious peek … Continue reading
Posted in death, genocide, humanity, justice, Uncategorized, war
Tagged Armenian, freedom, genocide, human rights, war
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Rooted In Anger, A Gift
Where do I begin? How do I write about Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) and Armenia? How do I write about the pain I have for a place I came to love? I am not a native Karabaghtzi, but I attached myself to … Continue reading
Remembering
I believe in remembering history. And I believe a great deal can be said about a country and a people by what they deem important enough to remember, to commemorate and to celebrate in their losses and in their gains. … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, death, faith, genocide, humanity, justice, Uncategorized, war
Tagged April 24, Armenian, genocide, history, hope, human rights, humanity, justice, life, survival, Turkey
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Fear and Hope
This past week has definitely been painful and upending; a week of learning and adaptation in our lives. Our humanity has been tested, angered, loosened and tightened. We have felt our world of certainties, our ease, freedoms and entitlement slowly … Continue reading
Rejoice, Rejoice
This Christmas, I pray, For humanity to simply hold the hand of God And with humility on bended knee Feel the wonderment in the force of His sovereignty He is parent, you are child. The creases in His palm speak … Continue reading
In the Flow of Life
There was a time when I did not give money to peddlers and beggars and people on the street. It’s not that I was not generous. I was and I am. It’s just that I didn’t trust that the money … Continue reading
Posted in gifts, gratitude, humanity, kindness, life, receiving
Tagged compassion, gratitude, humanity, kindness, life, mother child
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“Pity the Nation”
“…Pity the nation that acclaims the bully as hero, and that deems the glittering conqueror bountiful. … (Khalil Gibran) I cannot let go of the weight on my heart as I, and many others, experience the depth of our sorrow … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, genocide, humanity, justice, war
Tagged Armenian, children, compassion, genocide, human rights, humanity, justice, Turkey, war
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I Am Woman
Dedicated To All Who “Give us wings to open the horizon of ascent, To break free from our confined cavern, the solitude of iron walls. Give us light, to pierce the deepest darkness and with the strength of its brilliant … Continue reading
Posted in empowerment, equality, gender, humanity, women
Tagged equality, Gender equality, human rights, women's empowerment, women's strength
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March to Protect History
Today, Armenians commemorate those who lost their lives during the Genocide on April 24, the day in 1915 when several hundred Armenian intellectuals and professionals were arrested and executed as the start of the genocide. This was the prelude to … Continue reading
Posted in humanity, justice
Tagged Armenian, genocide, human rights, humanity, justice, Turkey
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Your Roots, Your Backbone
Last week I had the honor of addressing the 2018 Winter Graduates of University of La Verne College of Arts and Sciences. Here is the speech. Traditionally commencement speeches contain life advice, words of wisdom, ideas on how to be … Continue reading