It has been a long time since my last update SO here is a rare video of one of my speaking engagements during my blogging hiatus (since I almost never make videos):
(CLICK HERE–>2016 Parent & Child Relationship Forum Hosted by Tots & Teens in Focus Inc. & Circle of Dynamic Women of Power*
*Although my name is misspelled on that youtube page in the link (https://youtu.be/pHC0PeDh0yI) it is really me speaking about the Ten Commandments and family and community values in the green blazer… Dartmouth is my Alma mater after all!
I chose this link since I truly believe in the power of group discussions for the clarification of thought as well as the edification of the community through education and dialogue. No matter what is going on in the world today –or maybe especially because of the news we see, we must not forsake the assembling together that is the heart of progress and grassroots power. As Hebrews 10:23-25 states: “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Whether it is in church or in secular settings, there is wisdom and hope to be birthed when people gather together and share ideas! After all, Margaret Mead’s words in the picture I used at the top of this page reinforce the reminder to “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has…”
I’m signing off now; but before I end just yet, below is a bonus video link (https://youtu.be/idzrFNNuNyc) to a longer one-on-one interview that was filmed and aired for BRIC/BCAT if you have time to check it out: BRIC/BCAT Summer 2016 Interview… (I’m wearing the black & white color-block dress since I love that style).
More posts should follow after I finish my “Foundations New Orleans 2017: Teaching at the Interface of Faith & Science” University of Notre Dame seminar that ends this summer… Until then, feel free to leave comments about the videos!
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