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Tag Archives: humanity
Christmas Light
Over the years, I stopped decorating the perimeter of our house with Christmas lights. The children grew, we downsized the home, and it became too much of an effort to string lights around the house to reflect the season. It … Continue reading
Posted in christmas, life, Uncategorized
Tagged christmas, Christmas Star, hope, humanity, light
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Human Connections
Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. It has the power to deepen the moment, inspire change and build trust especially during this year when we have all had to rely heavily … Continue reading
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
Civility
These are tumultuous times. There is conflict, division and dislike turning to hate everywhere I turn. It is difficult to explain exactly what is occurring or why it is happening, but my observations and experiences from the past few months … Continue reading
Posted in civility, communication, kindness
Tagged democracy, humanity, kindness, moral virtues, politeness, responsibility, ridicule, rudeness
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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
Shamefully, I Urge You
The month of March marks International Women’s Day as the global celebration of women recognized widely throughout the 20th century after its official launch by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977. It is a time to reflect on progress made, to call … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, equality, gender, gendercide, international women's day, justice, women
Tagged Armenian, Gender equality, human rights, humanity, justice, mother, women's empowerment
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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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