Ending of: Paris, Je t’aime– I love this song.
Celebrating Women: Ms. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo
By: Gabriela Yareliz
From her biography information from the United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights:
“Joy Ngozi Ezeilo is a lawyer, feminist and scholar/activist. She earned a post graduate degree in law (LLM) from Queen Mary College, University of London, and a BL from the Nigerian Law School. She is a Senior Lecturer and teaches law at the University of Nigeria (Enugu Campus). She attended the International Institute of Human Rights and the International Centre for University Teaching of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. She holds a diploma in gender studies and also a diploma in peace studies and conflict resolution from CODESRIA, Dakar and the Uppsala University, Sweden.
Joy Ezeilo, was appointed the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children (2008-2011) in June 2008 and took up office in August 2008.”
Celebrating Women: Ana de la Reguera
By: Gabriela Yareliz
This month, March, is Women’s History Month. I have begun featuring women and their accomplishments. Women who make us feel empowered, women who are redefining beauty, and women who strive to make the world a better place.
Today: Ana de la Reguera– Actress and president of VeracruzANA A.C., which was born to help the people of Veracruz after Hurricane Karl in 2010.
“Just because you like to look good
doesn’t mean you stop being an intelligent person.
I can talk to you about the arts or makeup.
And tomorrow I can be with the governor
and discuss how we are going to drain a river.”
-Ana de la Reguera (Interview for Esquire)
Teaching girls they can be themselves
By: Gabriela Yareliz
I am absolutely adoring the faces emerging in the media:
Becky G
A new Latina rap artist. Where was she when I was growing up, when we were all praying 17 prayers a day for God to close the gap in our front teeth?
Mindy Kaling
Writer and actress. She is beautiful, and her humor is on point.
Fifth Harmony
Singers and dreamers.
[From: Fifth Harmony Wiki]
As women, we often feel pressure to change. As a culture, Americans have always been striving for perfection; perfect body (even if you have to starve), perfect hair (even if you have to clip in fake hair), perfect nails (even if you have to pay way too much at a place where your lungs are perforated by chemicals), perfect height (even if the shoes are painful) and perfect smiles (even if it means veneers).
Now, there are women of all shapes, sizes and colors that we can identify with. We can still improve, but we’ve got to start somewhere. Above all, diversity shows that what matters is what is in your heart and that there is beauty everywhere.
It’s nice to see women who remain true to themselves. It inspires other young women and girls. Girls are now being told it’s okay to be uniquely themselves.
Pave your own path.
Never forget where you came from.
Embrace even the things that make you different.
As we begin doing this, we show others that what makes you different makes you beautiful;
It’s fantastic to be yourself.
Can Women Afford to Lean Out Instead of Lean In?
This was great. Very interesting.
Look to God
You must look to God and trust in Him. Lean upon Him, and He will not forsake you. He will not leave you to perish. Precious is the word of God. “Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life.” These are the words of Christ. The words of inspiration, carefully and prayerfully studied and practically obeyed, will thoroughly furnish you unto all good works. Ministers and people must look to God. – {2T 120.2} by Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2
Who we are supposed to be
Quotes by Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2
“We are forbidden to wrong our neighbor in anything. We should not view the matter from the worldling’s standpoint. To deal with our fellow men in every instance just as we should wish them to deal with us is a rule which we should apply to ourselves practically. God’s laws are to be obeyed to the letter. In all our intercourse and deal with our fellow men, whether believers or unbelievers, this rule is to be applied: ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself.’” – {2T 43.1}
“God calls you to separate from the world. You are not to follow their practices, nor conform to them in your course of action in any respect. ‘But be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.’” – {2T 43.2}
“If you separate from the world in your affections, and remain free from its contamination, escaping the corruption that is in the world through lust, God will be your Father, He will adopt you into His family, and you will be His heir. In place of the world, He will give you, for a life of obedience, the kingdom under the whole heavens. He will give you an eternal weight of glory and a life that is as enduring as eternity.” – {2T 44.1}
“If you walk contrary unto God, He will walk contrary unto you.”– {2T 45.2}
“In order to render to God perfect service, you must have clear conceptions of His requirements.”– {2T 46.1}
“The treasure we are seeking is imperishable, eternal, immortal, all overglorious; while that of which the worldling is in pursuit, endures but a day; it is fading, perishable, fleeting as the morning cloud.” – {2T 46.3}
“Keep the eye steadily fixed upon Christ, upon the divine image. Imitate His spotless life, and you will be a partaker of His glory, and with Him inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” – {2T 49.2}
This Month’s Picks: February 2014
1] On Problems:
Until you and I fix the spiritual cause, you won’t fix the physical effect. Dr. Tony Evans paraphrase
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4] A place to check out in New York City:
Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center
They have a great deal on Living Social; or call to inquire: 551-697-5549.
Plan your next family weekend with a visit here, and help our local businesses grow.
5] Hilarious. I vote Danny and Mindy.
6] Gloria Pritchett
“Yes, people are allowed their private thoughts. And I shouldn’t be so angry. But I am Latin, so I get to feel whatever I want.”
7] Reminds me of criminal procedure…
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9] A song for the child on the street: Mercedes Sosa ft. Calle 13
10] Watching the magical Kimye Proposal. My favorite part was the sisters’ reactions.
The best:
11] Amelia Vega and Al Horford Valentine’s Day photo
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13] A lovely, old song.
14] A Bible literally saved this bus driver’s life. Wow.
15] Sofia Coppola’s stunning cover for Vogue Italia.
citazioni dagli italiani
Roberto Benigni:
Federico Moccia:
Selling the birthright
By: Gabriela Yareliz
Quotes by Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2
There is a story of two very different twins. One who had a birthright (he was the firstborn son, named Esau), and he didn’t really care about it. The one who didn’t have the birthright, Jacob, wanted it bad.
One day after being out all day, the firstborn, Esau, came back ravenous and exhausted, and the other twin, Jacob, offered him a soup in exchange for the blessing of the birthright. The ravenous firstborn accepted flippantly, and sat down to eat.
Later, Esau realized that what he gave up so aloofly would not be retrievable. (Genesis 25:29-34)
“There are very many who are like Esau. He represents a class who have a special, valuable blessing within their reach,—the immortal inheritance, life that is as enduring as the life of God, the Creator of the universe, happiness immeasurable, and an eternal weight of glory,—but who have so long indulged their appetites, passions, and inclinations, that their power to discern and appreciate the value of eternal things is weakened.” – {2T 38.1}
“Those who choose to make excuses and continue in sin and conformity to the world will be left to their idols.” – {2T 41.1}
Oftentimes, we give up truth and blessings God has bestowed on us for earthly pursuits and earthly success.
“[People] In their supposed wisdom they turned away from the high, eternal reward, rejected the heavenly inducement, for earthly gain. The glitter and tinsel of earth fascinated them, and in their supposed wisdom they became fools.“– {2T 41.3}
“Money was power among the foolish of earth, and money was their god; but their very prosperity has destroyed them. They became fools in the eyes of God and His heavenly angels, while men of worldly ambition thought them wise.”– {2T 42.1}
We must reevaluate what we are “selling” and what we are getting in exchange. Let us not forget that it is the unseen that is eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:18). Truth, virtue, honor, integrity and God’s blessings are of immeasurable worth. Don’t sacrifice it for what can be destroyed or taken away.
Make sure your life and priorities place a NOT FOR SALE sign on your connection with God.
GABRIELA YARELIZ 