Posted on September 27th, 2010 by Anne
Empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social, or economic strength of individuals and communities. It often involves the empowered developing confidence in their own capacities.
The ability to make decisions about personal/collective circumstances
The ability to access information and resources for decision-making
Ability to consider a range of options from which to choose (not just [...]
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Posted on September 20th, 2010 by Anne
On Saturday we visited the exhibit at the Arvada Center, Harencia Milenaria: Contemporary Ceramics from Tonalá, Jalisco, México. There were also two very dynamic collections of paintings.
The work in this photo is called “Didáctica” by Barro Bruñido.
I was reminded looking at these burnished pots of the developmental sequence and how the potter forms the clay…which [...]
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Posted on September 18th, 2010 by Anne
We cannot change the world by a new plan, project or idea. We cannot even change other people by our convictions, stories, advice and proposals, but we can offer a space where people are encouraged to disarm themselves, to lay aside their occupations and preoccupations and to listen with attention and care to the [...]
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Posted on September 12th, 2010 by Anne
This was outside the art museum in Portland, OR. We were reminded of the laundry we sometimes saw strung outside of city high rises in France…or kites flying in the breeze…what do you see?
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