Helping multi passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith. Writing and sharing inspirational resources about mindful movement, dance education, coaching and creativity is my jam.
International Women's Day free workshops in-person and online, marching into Spring
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Hello beautiful, "Die Liebe, und das Leben, und die Freiheit, und der Dom..." translated to, "Love, and life, and freedom, and the (Koelner Dom) cathedral..." goes one of the catchy Karneval songs that's been on repeat in my head since the fabulous festivities in which I was lucky to take part. The text of this song is a toast to all the good things in life, and I appreciate that tolerance and appreciation for love, freedom, and togetherness are a part of the culture of the city. Also political critique, as showcased every year in the big Rosenmontag parade, the traditional culmination of Koeln Karneval/Cologne Carnival, whose floats display searing commentary. One such float that struck me this year (photo below) depicts a grinning member of the Taliban in front of a woman wearing a burqa trapped behind bars, with the following caption: "So schuetzen wir die Rechte unserer Frauen" or "That's how we protect the rights of our women." Chilling to see how more regimes seem to be headed in that direction, and all the more important to keep up the fight for human rights! We watched the WDR broadcast from the comfort of our couch, having celebrated at a variety of parties over the session and weekend. How lucky and unusual to have a sunny, blue-skied, almost warm last Karneval weekend, the first days of March, yet important not to take our privilege for granted and stay active in defense of democracy. Karnival may now be over, making way for the season of Lent and Ramadan, reflection and fresh beginnings, but the necessity for activism and community continues with opportunities coming up this very weekend for International Women's Day and much more to come: Read the Accelerate Action - Celebrate International Women's Day with A Blythe Coach article here My other creations, recommendations, and questions for you are: Viewing:
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Helping multi passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith. Writing and sharing inspirational resources about mindful movement, dance education, coaching and creativity is my jam.
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