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Boston Hustle from B-Rilla on Vimeo. Read more...
You have read one of my favorite rants in these pages before: What are you for?
I’m only interested in what people are for in this world, not what they are against. Being against anything is a form of resistance, and what we resist persists, no matter what it is. When my dear Kasey sent me this website, a huge grin burst upon my face. Read more...
My family and I just returned from an unschooling conference/gathering that was held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. This was our fourth unschooling event in the past three years. I am still feeling the love that was radiating at this gathering. I have been an advocate for respectful parenting for a few years now. I believe that as parents, it is our responsibility to heal our own childhood wounds while parenting our children mindfully and loving them for exactly who they are. Mindful parenting led my family to the unschooling path. Read more...
I have a friend who loves mountains. I do, too. So, sometimes I contact him and ask when we can go hiking. Since he knows almost every mountain in Northeastern Japan, I leave it up to him where we will go.
The other day we had a plan for a hike, but since it was raining we ended up going for a long drive instead. Of course, we headed directly for the mountains, which this time meant Yamagata Prefecture. Read more...
This article by Hadeel al Shalchi appeared in The National.
Guatemala is very far away if you live in Egypt. So far, that one probably would never think of traveling there - until, perhaps, one is invited to a conference as I was a couple of weeks ago by an organization called the Nobel Women’s Initiative. Read more...
For two days Palestinians, Israeli's and compassionate internationals met up in the hills of Beit Yalla for a Global Village Sqaure meeting put on by the KaosPilots. During the first introduction round one of the Palestinians stressed: "I believe we are not Israelis and Palestinians and Europeans and Americans, those national and cultural borders don't have a meaning for me. I believe we are human beings and I want to meet you all as other human beings, not as my enemies." This young man is received with applause which sets the tone for the rest of the Global Village Square. Read more...
I have always maintained that one needs to ‘Unlearn’ more about Islam than ‘Learn’ about it, as there are more prevalent conjectures about Islam than any real knowledge of its basic tenets.
Most people from different countries have their own version and interpretations of their cultures, but Islam is the only religion which experiences a unanimously iniquitous perception about its doctrines due to lack of information. Islam is understood only through evolving in it, and as one goes through the studies one comes across the true meanings and sensitivities of this religion. Read more...
My sweet assistant, Kasey, found this on her cybertravels-a peace sign veggie peeler. Peace is everywhere.
The other day I was exceptionally tired so I made a cup of caffeine tea to take with me to Visions Medical Center where I counsel one day a week. I used my travel mug from the World Peace Prayer Society. All around its edges, the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” appears in many languages. Several team members noticed my mug and commented on it. Peace is everywhere. Read more...
It's Sunny In Las Vegas from B-Rilla on Vimeo.
What we saw in Vegas blew our minds away. This was the first state we saw after leaving from California. We had no idea what to expect. Read more...
Untitled from B-Rilla on Vimeo.
There is this saying in Chinese, “Jia You,” which directly translates to “Get Gas.” Normally, it’s used as a form of encouragement, a cheer during a sporting event. It can also be translated into: “you can do it.” Well, it didn’t really work in our favor. Read more...
There was this very beautiful line that I read in Orhan Pamuk’s novel, ‘My Name Is Red
Prior to giving birth to my children, I never thought I would be trying to make sure my kids stay conscious in their lives. I don't mean trying to make sure they don't fall down and knock themselves out. Of course, I don't want that to happen either, but anyway....
Truthfully, I had never heard the terms “being conscious”, or “staying present”, prior to having kids. That all changed when I read the book called Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting
TRE Trailer from B-Rilla on Vimeo.
This is the end, and the beginning of a new era. After traveling for the last 5 months or so. We’ve put together a trailer for you folks. From this day forward, we’ll be posting a little bit less frequently. We will keep you posted on our progress. Read more...
As if the Aurora Butterfly of Peace weren’t beautiful enough just as it is, its history and creation make it even more stunning than just visually.
The substance of this dazzling artwork is diamonds! Real diamonds, assembled one at a time, from all over the world, over the course of 12 years, by two artists Alan Bronstein and Harry Rodman. There are rare and unusual color diamonds that make up the design including purples from Russia, blues and oranges from South Africa, lime greens from Brazil, violets and dozens of pinks from the Argyle Mine in Australia. Read more...
