Our world is precious and so are the people – and other living things – residing in it. Below are two life-changing stories and one video to raise awareness on how we can save our wildlife simply by expanding our options. Press play for more.
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Artist Maria Calderon Talks Lupus, Art and Natural Healing
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny,” said novelist C.S Lewis. And for Maria Calderon, that was finding balance in body, mind and soul in the midst of her art.
Ten Amazing Things We Can Learn From Our Favorite Women in History
Women’s History Month is celebrated in the beautiful month that holds the first day of Spring, March. We gathered 10 women who have broken boundaries in their fields, opening many doors for us to follow; from voting, to running for POTUS, to protecting our bodies, every curve, every dimple, and becoming exceptional citizens. Let’s carry the torch and continue to celebrate the power of being a woman!
What’s Right With the World? Uplifting Stories and Hope for the Soul
When we are disenchanted by the folly of the humanity, we must not lose faith in the restorative power of love that lies within each and every one of us. Let us always choose a loving path and set an example of light, beauty, and honesty. “You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” – Mahatma Ghandi
What’s Right With the World? Uplifting Stories and Hope for the Soul
We are thrilled to showcase yet again another compilation of inspiring stories from people just like YOU in the world. Grab a coffee, tea, or simply sit down and have a listen.
Disfunkshion Staff Reveals December Reads
This month we’re taking a peek inside some of our staff’s current reads and cherished insights. We’ll be refueling monthly with featured picks by our unparalleled team of writers. Enjoy!
What’s Right with the World: Uplifting Stories and Hope for the Soul
In wake of incessant bad news and unconscious human behavior, the Editorial Team at Disfunkshion has gathered inspiring stories, and words of wisdom, with the effort to showcase a higher human consciousness that is ever-present in the world, but not often allotted media exposure. Every month we will be featuring some of the most compelling stories circulating around the internet with the hope of stirring a reinvigorated sense of hope in humanity.
Building Community With Soulpick
You can’t spell “community” without “unity.” We confirmed this when we sat down with Nilsa Salgado (Nilly), founder of Soulpick, an online community unifying those with similar interests in the arts and spiritual realms.
Rebel With A Cause: Tennessee Thomas
Tennessee Thomas is the epitome of a cool girl, not just because of her musical talent and new ’60s inspired fashion line, but because she is bringing her community together and shedding light on pertinent social issues.
Creative Living with Anahata Katkin
Every once in a while we come across a piece of artwork that moves us, shakes us up a bit and shows us how imperfectly beautiful life can be. Perhaps what is even more magical than the art piece itself is the story behind it, or in this case, the person. Which brings us to the subject of Anahata Katkin and her breathtaking designs, each carefully develop with adept skill and tact to tell an enchanted story. As the owner of retail stores PAPAYA! Living and Jupiter Row, the self-taught creative teaches us a thing or two about life as an artist.
Paris Gerrard: The Modern Day Renaissance Woman
Destiny would have it no other way, Paris Gerrad was born to be an artist. Taking after her mother and grandmother who are both full time artists, Paris grew up creating and painting, following her bliss that ultimately lead her to seamlessly fuse her art and life. “They go hand in hand for me. I feel like I don’t know how to do life any other way. I love creating, discovering, and exploring what it means to be alive – what it means to be human, so life as an artist is perfect for me,” she mentions. At the age of seven, Paris’s family moved from Salt Lake City, Utah to Hawaii’s “garden isle,” Kauai. “I feel fortunate to have had those early experiences, leaving…
An Inside Look at Wanderlust Festivals
Standing among the lively crowd, the vibrations of drums, bass and saxophone connects the hundreds of fans gathered together to watch one performer. The melody travels through the crowd’s bodies as they stand side by side absorbing the invigorating energy. Just as music’s energy connects concert attendees, a universal force unites participants in a yoga class. Both the rhythm of breath in a yoga class and the beat of music at a concert have the power to join people together in harmony. Sean Hoess, Jeff Krasno and Schuyler Grant recognized these similarities and, as a result, created Wanderlust Festival in 2009.
A Decade of Good Reads: 10 Books to Read in Your Twenties
Our twenties are a time for self-discovery, for venturing off into exciting endeavors, and collecting inspiration as we go. Nowadays inspiration can be found right at the fingertips, whether it be a picture on Instagram or a viral Facebook video. The majority of us spend most of our days online and oftentimes have difficulty finding a pastime that doesn’t involve some kind of on screen action. Luckily, we still live in a world where the written word transcends cyber connectivity. Enter: books. Below are 10 books to read in your twenties that inspire, advise and awaken your true being.
Stolen Innocence – An Outcry for India’s girls
Inundated with poverty, overpopulation, and a lack of clean water, India is facing one of the highest criminal acts in history. Summing up to a 31 billion dollar enterprise, the trafficking of girls and women has been a strikingly high trend over the past years.
What Part of Me Is Praised?
“You can do it!” is the popular slogan seen across the famous poster with Rosie the Riveter, used during World War II to encourage women to get out and work. It’s also been a huge symbol for the feminist movement.
Chronicling Life: Inspiring Hope
“Hope has always been a big theme for me. Even when I was a little kid I always felt if I was going to do music, I was going to do music that had hope for people.” Whether she’s tackling difficult issues like domestic violence or social justice, singer-songwriter Naomi Wachira strives to tell her audience a story in a respectful, dignified and honest way.
Pillow for Me, Pillow for You
Pillowme, a company that makes handmade decorative pillows, can easily brighten any space in your home. Although the company is only two months old, its Etsy store is full of pillows with vintage woven patterns that are sure to please.
Women of the Congo Rebuild Their Community One Trade at a Time
This past year, 30 women graduated receiving a sewing machine, fabric and the skills to start their own business in one of the most economically impoverished countries in the world. The Ushindi Center’s vocational training program is one of several projects started in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to empower women and rebuild communities. DRC women are finally given the supplies to overcome the worst of odds in the worst of conditions.
LOVE Is The Greatest Show on Earth: Are you a Part of It?
“Love is the greatest show on earth,” declared Jessica Hoffman, founder of Pure Beauty Project and host of the non-profit’s first co-ed event, Love is a Circus, which was held downtown Honolulu the evening of December 5th. The attendees of the event were invited to learn about this “show” in true circus style.