Towards a more humane society. #MentalHealth. Contemplation, one line a day.
Showing posts with label Contemplation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contemplation. Show all posts
Moving forward
Resilience is the ability to keep moving forward, even when the path is difficult.
- Hari Srinivasan
Embracing Kuleana - Our Collective Responsibility Towards Autism
Embracing Kuleana - Our Collective Responsibility Towards Autism
(Jun 21, 2024 is Native Indigenous People's day)
In the Hawaiian language, the word "kuleana" embodies a profound concept, combining responsibility and privilege. "Kuleana finds you if you are open to it." (1). This notion can be extended to our approach toward autism, It is our kuleana—our responsibility and privilege—to ensure that the needs of all autistic individuals are met with empathy and understanding, including the needs of the most marginalized autistics.
This sense of kuleana aligns with the wisdom of the late legendary disability rights activist Judy Heumann, who reminded us that "disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things needed to lead one's daily life."
Society has a crucial role in dismantling barriers and fostering a world where all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can live fulfilling lives. It means advocating for accessible education, healthcare and medical solutions, housing, care services, employment opportunities, and social inclusion. Embracing our kuleana towards the autism community is about more than just providing resources; it's about fostering an approach that looks at both strengths-based opportunities and challenges-based solutions.
By being open to kuleana, we create a more inclusive world.
- Hari S
(1) Aulani Wilhelm is the Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer at Nia Tero, an organization dedicated to working in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. The quote is taken from a May 30, 2024 webinar. Celebrating Conservation, Ocean Justice, and Climate Leadership in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Community.
(Jun 21, 2024 is Native Indigenous People's day)
In the Hawaiian language, the word "kuleana" embodies a profound concept, combining responsibility and privilege. "Kuleana finds you if you are open to it." (1). This notion can be extended to our approach toward autism, It is our kuleana—our responsibility and privilege—to ensure that the needs of all autistic individuals are met with empathy and understanding, including the needs of the most marginalized autistics.
This sense of kuleana aligns with the wisdom of the late legendary disability rights activist Judy Heumann, who reminded us that "disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things needed to lead one's daily life."
Society has a crucial role in dismantling barriers and fostering a world where all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can live fulfilling lives. It means advocating for accessible education, healthcare and medical solutions, housing, care services, employment opportunities, and social inclusion. Embracing our kuleana towards the autism community is about more than just providing resources; it's about fostering an approach that looks at both strengths-based opportunities and challenges-based solutions.
By being open to kuleana, we create a more inclusive world.
- Hari S
(1) Aulani Wilhelm is the Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer at Nia Tero, an organization dedicated to working in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. The quote is taken from a May 30, 2024 webinar. Celebrating Conservation, Ocean Justice, and Climate Leadership in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Community.
#RandomActsofKindnessDay
There is some irony in the hashtag. Today is
#RandomActsofKindnessDay
On this day, we tweet and we post.
Hashtags to flaunt, kindness to boast.
A day to be kind, as if it's a task.
"Do good deeds," our social feeds ask.
But why, oh why, do we need reminders?
Is kindness so rare, that we wear blinders?
Shouldn't it weave through our daily thread,
Not just on days when hashtags are spread?
Should kindness not be our everyday quest?
Compassion the core of our heart's daily vest.
Lives have worth, without the #sign.
Kindness not staged for a digital reaction.
But the essence of our daily interaction.
Compassion
In search of Humanity. Contemplation, one line a day all week.
In the search for Humanity (and our own mental health), let's take a pause for contemplation, one thought at a time. As we navigate the complexities of existence, let compassion be our guide, fostering empathy and connection. In the realm of self-discovery, let confidence be the cornerstone, a quiet strength that speaks volumes. Amidst the chaos, find solace in the simplicity of now. Unleash the boundless potential within, for creativity knows no boundaries. Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, for curiosity fuels the engine of growth.
#MentalHealth #humanity
COMPASSION
Compassion is the wind that carries us to new heights of understanding.
CONFIDENCE
Confidence is not arrogance, its self-assurance.
CONTENTMENT
Contentment is the simplicity that comes from living in the present moment.
CREATIVITY
The beauty of creativity is that it has no limits.
CURIOSITY
The thirst for knowledge drives curiosity
Éphémère Joie and Time
This is a poetic reminder on the transient nature of time and inspired by Edith Piaf’s "La Vie en Rose,” and her other music. It encourages us to cherish each ephemeral moment, and be supported by joy. It explores themes of empathy, radiance, and the tenderness found in our shared human experience. Ultimately, it's an ode to seizing the present, holding tight to cherished moments, and discovering joy amidst life's ever-evolving tempo, echoing the optimism and rosy glow of "La Vie en Rose."
Éphémère Joie and Time
(Ephemeral joy and time)
Dans la danse des jours, a ephemeral fleet
(In the dance of days)
Les mois s'envolent, moments so sweet.
(The months fly by)
Où sont passés les jours, oh, so fast
(Where have the days gone)
Jamais revenir, from the past
(Never coming back)
Serre fort, each moment just right
(Hold tight)
Soutenu par la joie, day and night
(Supported by joy)
Le temps n'attend personne, c'est true
(Time waits for no one, its)
Nos vies valent la peine, cherish it anew
(Our lives have worth)
Dans l'étreinte tendre, a life of empathy
(In the tender embrace)
L'éclat d'âme, a radiant symphony
(The radiance of the soul)
L'esprit tendre chuchote, soft and clear
(The tender spirit whispers)
Chéris chaque instant, hold it near.
(Cherish each moment.)
À travers le temps, where memories beat.
(Through time)
Les mois s'envolent, leaving traces so sweet.
(The months fly by)
Serre fort, cher ami, let optimism anew
(Hold tight, dear friend)
Dans la vie en rose, find joy in you.
(In life’s rosy glow)
Altruism
Contemplation, one line a day, in the quest for humanity.
#MentalHealth
Altruism is the humility that recognizes our interdependence and interconnectedness
Contemplation, one line a day
Hope is the fuel that drives us to create change and make a difference.- Hari Srinivasan
Contemplation
The purpose of human existence is to seek meaning in the mysteries of life. - Hari Srinivasan
Contemplation
Altruism transforms selflessness into a profound connection, weaving the fabric of humanity with threads of compassion and understanding. - Hari Srinivasan
Contemplation, one line a day
Hope is the promise of a better tomorrow, a brighter future, and a more compassionate world.- Hari Srinivasan
Compassion is the bridge that connects us to each other
Towards a more Humane Society. Contemplating an emotion, 1 line a day.
Our divided and conflicted world needs compassion more than ever. #MentalHealth.
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