This book was the first to sketch the full dimensions of the nation's voluntary sector, give it a name (the independent sector), explain its unfamiliar metabolism, and imagine its enormous unused potential for defining the central problems of an industrial society accurately and acting on them effectively. Upon publication, George Gallup said the book has sparked "the most dramatic shift in American thinking since the New Deal."
A woman yearns for self-assurance to be a woman of dreams, of song and poetry. The feel of life, buried by over socialisation and domestication processes, oppressed by the surrounding culture and dealing with a problem without a name, is lifted in the process of dreaming, singing songs and reciting poetry. That is the woman Wanjira becomes when she narrates stories. She reclaims her dreams through her stories. She reclaims her wellness, hope, independence and strength. You see the sparkle in her eyes when she talks abut dances, courtship, beauty, children, love, courage, determination, joy, and womanhood. Reclaiming My Dreams: Stories by Wanjira wa Rukenya is thus, an individual artist's work. It goes a long way in helping students appreciate the narrative genre and understand the creative role of individual artists. This understanding demystifies the idea that anybody and everybody in the African society is a storyteller; an assertion that has belittled the artistry of African Oral Literature. The book makes us appreciate our cultural heritage. Students of literature in Secondary Schools and in higher institutions of learning will find this book useful.
Reclaiming our dreams is an inspirational insight that I gain through meditation. In meditation, I am able to connect with my spiritual inner being, which brings clarification to my present being. Meditation allowed me to listen to life, travel through time, learn from the past, and collect knowledge along the way. It provided me with a better future and allowed me to live my dreams and live my best life possible. Meditation has allowed me to listen to the inner voice of God. It lets me know the difference between my opinion and the spiritual knowledge that I gain through meditation, to know that the illusions of the world are just that. It is no good without the proper alignment with God. No event or situation is without his knowledge, and his place in that alignment is more precious than any other thing or process in our current existence.
With bold transparency, Jan shares stories---of women---including herself---whose lives were once stripped bare, their trust shattered, their hope gone. Whether it's a devastating loss beyond your control or the hurtful consequences of poor choices, this book assures you of God's loving call from Joel 2:25: "Return to me, and I will restore what the locusts have eaten." After a few pages you'll feel like Jan is like a trusted girlfriend whose sound Biblical teaching and gentle humor will inspire you to partner with God to replant the fields of your broken dreams.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Barack Obama’s lucid vision of America’s place in the world and call for a new kind of politics that builds upon our shared understandings as Americans, based on his years in the Senate “In our lowdown, dispiriting era, Obama’s talent for proposing humane, sensible solutions with uplifting, elegant prose does fill one with hope.”—Michael Kazin, The Washington Post In July 2004, four years before his presidency, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. One phrase in particular anchored itself in listeners’ minds, a reminder that for all the discord and struggle to be found in our history as a nation, we have always been guided by a dogged optimism in the future, or what Obama called “the audacity of hope.” The Audacity of Hope is Barack Obama’s call for a different brand of politics—a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated by the “endless clash of armies” we see in congress and on the campaign trail; a politics rooted in the faith, inclusiveness, and nobility of spirit at the heart of “our improbable experiment in democracy.” He explores those forces—from the fear of losing to the perpetual need to raise money to the power of the media—that can stifle even the best-intentioned politician. He also writes, with surprising intimacy and self-deprecating humor, about settling in as a senator, seeking to balance the demands of public service and family life, and his own deepening religious commitment. At the heart of this book is Barack Obama’s vision of how we can move beyond our divisions to tackle concrete problems. He examines the growing economic insecurity of American families, the racial and religious tensions within the body politic, and the transnational threats—from terrorism to pandemic—that gather beyond our shores. And he grapples with the role that faith plays in a democracy—where it is vital and where it must never intrude. Underlying his stories is a vigorous search for connection: the foundation for a radically hopeful political consensus. Only by returning to the principles that gave birth to our Constitution, Obama says, can Americans repair a political process that is broken, and restore to working order a government that has fallen dangerously out of touch with millions of ordinary Americans. Those Americans are out there, he writes—“waiting for Republicans and Democrats to catch up with them.”
Take a moment to remember daydreaming as a child. Recall the joy, freedom, and sense of possibility you felt. Imagine being able to experience that every day! You can with Dream BIGGER, Julie Wises heartfelt and inspiring guide to realizing your deepest desires. Using her experience as a life and relationship coach, Wise provides personal anecdotes and numerous client examples to create a living, breathing roadmap for those seeking insight and wisdom on their daily path. The workbook format deftly illustrates Wises motivational message, giving you the chance to work through past disappointments, doubts and fears using simple yet effective techniques. She shows you how to stay focused and achieve your dreams by creating a workable action plan. Divided into easy-to read chapters, Wise offers inspiring stories from those successfully living their dreams and covers topics such as revealing the dream, befriending the gremlins, reawakening your potential, seeing the signs, and much, much more! Your dream is within reach. Let Dream BIGGER show you how to make it a reality!
In these days of severe disappointment, men and women need to be called back to God's dreams for their lives. Here, Platz emphasizes how much greater God's dreams are than one's own, and identifies the life dynamics that rob of people of their God-given dreams.
"I cannot express in words how meaningful this has been... I'm so very grateful that you have created this process. I know this is a life-changing 'pivot' point for me!" -Technology Executive "I'm blown away.... I'm an avid reader and have devoured a gazillion self-help books over the years. Your work rings true." -Stay-at-home Mom When is the last time you set aside time to reflect on what you want your life to be about? Reclaim Your Dreams provides you with the tools and a simple, elegant process to intentionally explore, identify, and take action on your boldest goals and desires using a real-life, practical approach that is doable within your busy life. It was developed from research and built upon thesuccess of the Reclaim Your Dreams workshop series for busy women. Through reflective, fun, and approachable Take 5 (5-15 minute) questions and exercises, you may {re}discover several dreams or become clear on one specific goal that you are ready to claim. By the end of the workbook, you will choose and takeaction on a meaningful dream. Whether you feel that you have left a part of youbehind, are in transition and ready for new goals, or are unsure of exactly what your dreams are, this workbook was written for you. Thoughtfully considering and identifying bold dream(s) is often neglected in our busy lives. Yet, research shows that taking the time upfront to gain clarity on what you want your life to be about and what your goals are is powerful and life-changing. Join other women who are creating extraordinary meaning and reclaiming their dreams and their lives. Those bold dreams buried deep within your heart are wondering what you are waiting for. Join us at www.paulagrieco.com #reclaimyourdreams #reclaimyourlife"
2020 Miriam Matthews Ethnic History Award from the Los Angeles City Historical Society Alison Rose Jefferson examines how African Americans pioneered America’s “frontier of leisure” by creating communities and business projects in conjunction with their growing population in Southern California during the nation’s Jim Crow era.
