In Honor of the Special Needs Community and to Evelynn, a very special Swainson's Lorikeet. For the past 11 years, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA has hosted the Festival of Human Abilities, celebrating the creative and inspiring spirit of people with disabilities. This weekend, we showed up to cheer and enjoy… Continue reading Celebrating Talent and “Sparks” of the Divine with Disabilities
Author: Ama
Ama Danesi is an author, storyteller, and financial strategist. A self-proclaimed witness to what's possible when stubborn optimism is a core strategy, she holds an MBA and an M.A. in Humanities, and has worked in banking and management in corporate Nigeria and the U.S. She's written an anthology of diaspora stories, "Artificially Flavored Layers," and her upcoming debut children's book, "Mayen and the Unexpected Gift," is part of the Mayen Creative Series. Ama enjoys her family and life in beautiful, sunny California, and she blogs at amadanesi.com.
Martin Luther King Jr. | The Kingdom – Free at Last?
The Kingdom - Free At Last - A Poem by Ama Danesi If this was not about life and death, it would be funny to play the 'find the odd one' in the sea of faces and tally wasted chances to speak up and make some noise. Voice of words opened up a dreamer's heart,… Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. | The Kingdom – Free at Last?
Weak at The Knees – Poems about Trees
I could not stop staring at these, so I had to share! Trees have always been revered, because of their longevity and usefulness and play a huge role in many of the world's mythologies. What is it about trees that make us go…Wow!! Here are two poems and some pictures of trees from Pixabay Weak at The… Continue reading Weak at The Knees – Poems about Trees
How Do We Make Decisions – By Revelation or Information?
What works for you - Revelation or Information? I watched a very interesting program on Dreams and Mysteries and had to reflect on how I have made decisions all my life. How do you decide between the Spiced Ginger Latte or Chai Tea Latte at the coffee shop, who to marry, where to live, when… Continue reading How Do We Make Decisions – By Revelation or Information?
A Real Legacy – Passing on The Joy of Learning
I enjoy an AHA moment as much as the next person or Oprah Winfrey fan, so I'm most happy learning something new. I know we want to pass on a legacy and a real inheritance to our children, but imagine a world where we also pass on the simple joy of learning and discovery. When… Continue reading A Real Legacy – Passing on The Joy of Learning
