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I feel humbled by the love, generosity and affirming feedback from so many. My deep appreciation to you all, & especially for these beautiful words, @IamRebeccaMahon. #TEDx #TEDxWexford #TEDxSpeaker #TEDxtalk #Wexford pic.twitter.com/cRGrFBlW5L

Those who pray are aware of their own limitations; they do not kill or threaten with death. Instead, death enslaves those who have turned their backs on the living God, turning themselves and their own power into a mute, blind and deaf idol (Ps 115:4–8), to which they sacrifice every value, demanding that the whole world bend its knee. Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life. #Peace

It is very easy to become accustomed to Trump’s ravings, and laugh them off. That’s a dangerous thing to do. When Trump states: “A whole civilization will die tonight,” he is threatening to commit genocide. We can’t allow that to happen. Congress must end this war NOW.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today. Change has never been easy. It takes persistence and determination, and requires all of us to speak out and stand up for what we believe in. As we honor Dr. King today, let’s draw strength from his example, and do our part to build on his legacy.

'What do you need to do for time to be your friend, not your enemy?' Quote shared by Eve Turner #ReflectiveSuperVision

An avoidable environmental disaster ... #lakeurmia caspianpost.com/analytics/nasa…

As I write about focus in SuperVision, I keep returning to a simple question: What really gives a session its direction? Not agenda-setting alone, but something co-created in relationship. #ShowMyWork #nonfiction

Violence, death and stolen land: people need to know the true cost of an avocado | Claudia Ignacio Álvarez theguardian.com/global-develop…

Writers do most thinking before publication. In 2026 I’m sharing brief notes from my writing process as I draft my book: The Heart of Listening: The Transformative Potential of Reflective SuperVision. #ShowMyWork #ReflectiveSuperVision #nonfiction

Former President of Poland Lech Walesa wrote the following letter to Trump. Your Excellency, Mr. President, We watched the report of your conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, with fear and distaste. We find it insulting that you expect Ukraine to show respect and gratitude for the material assistance provided by the United States in its fight against russia. Gratitude is owed to the heroic Ukrainian soldiers who shed their blood in defense of the values of the free world. They have been dying on the front lines for more than 11 years in the name of these values and the independence of their homeland, which was attacked by Putin’s russia. We do not understand how the leader of a country that symbolizes the free world cannot recognize this. Our alarm was also heightened by the atmosphere in the Oval Office during this conversation, which reminded us of the interrogations we endured at the hands of the Security Services and the debates in Communist courts. Prosecutors and judges, acting on behalf of the all-powerful communist political police, would explain to us that they held all the power while we held none. They demanded that we cease our activities, arguing that thousands of innocent people suffered because of us. They stripped us of our freedoms and civil rights because we refused to cooperate with the government or express gratitude for our oppression. We are shocked that President Volodymyr Zelensky was treated in the same manner. The history of the 20th century shows that whenever the United States sought to distance itself from democratic values and its European allies, it ultimately became a threat to itself. President Woodrow Wilson understood this when he decided in 1917 that the United States must join World War I. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt understood this when, after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, he resolved that the war to defend America must be fought not only in the Pacific but also in Europe, in alliance with the nations under attack by the Third Reich. We remember that without President Ronald Reagan and America’s financial commitment, the collapse of the Soviet empire would not have been possible. President Reagan recognized that millions of enslaved people suffered in Soviet russia and the countries it had subjugated, including thousands of political prisoners who paid for their defense of democratic values with their freedom. His greatness lay, among other things, in his unwavering decision to call the USSR an “Empire of Evil” and to fight it decisively. We won, and today, the statue of President Ronald Reagan stands in Warsaw, facing the U.S. Embassy. Mr. President, material aid—military and financial—can never be equated with the blood shed in the name of Ukraine’s independence and the freedom of Europe and the entire free world. Human life is priceless; its value cannot be measured in money. Gratitude is due to those who sacrifice their blood and their freedom. This is self-evident to us, the people of Solidarity, former political prisoners of the communist regime under Soviet russia. We call on the United States to uphold the guarantees made alongside Great Britain in the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, which established a direct obligation to defend Ukraine’s territorial integrity in exchange for its relinquishment of nuclear weapons. These guarantees are unconditional—there is no mention of treating such assistance as an economic transaction. Signed, Lech Wałęsa, former political prisoner, President of Poland

“A text message arrived from my daughter’s friend at 1 AM: ‘Your daughter is really drunk at this party. She needs help but won’t call you. Can you come?’ I was terrified and furious but grateful. I got there in twelve minutes. My seventeen-year-old daughter was barely conscious, surrounded by drunk teenagers who’d been taking videos. The friend who texted me, a girl named Aisha, had stayed sober and chased everyone away. ‘I’m sorry to snitch, but she’s really bad. She needs a hospital.’ Aisha helped me get my daughter into the car, came to the ER with us, and stayed until 4 AM when my daughter was stable. She held my hand while I cried. ‘Thank you for calling me. You probably saved her life.’ Aisha shook her head. ‘My cousin died at a party like this. Everyone was too scared to call for help. I promised myself I’d never let that happen to someone else.’ My daughter was humiliated and angry at first, but she eventually understood that Aisha’s call had prevented alcohol poisoning or worse. Aisha remained her friend through the fallout. Thirteen years later, my daughter is a pediatric nurse, and Aisha is an EMT. They’re still best friends. Together, they run a program teaching teenagers about party safety and bystander intervention—they’ve presented to 4,200 high school students across our state. Last month, a student who attended their presentation called 911 for an overdosing friend. That friend survived. When the student thanked them, Aisha hugged her. ‘You did exactly what you were supposed to do. You saved a life.’ My daughter credits Aisha with saving her that night and inspiring her career. I keep Aisha’s original text saved on my phone: ‘The message that changed everything.’” —Deborah Sinclair, Boise, ID

Imagine you're driving normally on the highway when suddenly... a "superhero" beaver appears, dragging a massive Christmas tree right across the road, forcing an entire line of trucks to slam on the brakes and wait patiently for "him" to cross! 🦫🎄🚚🤣 This is hands-down the most unexpected and hilarious Christmas scene of the year!

Reflective SuperVision invites us to focus more on how we BE rather than what we do. Explore the TRAKC series: Trust, Resonance, Authenticity, Kindness & Candour. Hosted by @onlinevents Recordings available: bit.ly/OE_recordings #ReflectivePractice #PsychologicalSafety

These gorgeous snowman are the creation of an 11 year old. Read his story ...

@CrazyVibes_1 These snowman are so gorgeous, as soon as I glimpsed them I stopped scrolling so I could have a careful look at their beautiful detail and cute expressions. This lad has such a wonderful ability. Keep going - keep creating your own unique work!

My son hasn't spoken at school in four months. Complete selective mutism since the kids started calling him "the weird craft boy" who makes things instead of playing sports at recess. He's eleven and autistic, and art class used to be the only place he felt safe until his teacher told him his projects were "too babyish for middle school." He stopped making anything, stopped talking about his ideas, just came home every day and disappeared into his room with the door closed. Last week he was watching me work on snowman decorations for my online shop, these whimsical couples I make and sell for people's holiday mantels. Didn't say anything, just sat on the couch observing while I hot-glued fabric scarves and painted faces. Then two days ago I came home from work and found him in the garage surrounded by foam balls and fabric scraps he'd pulled from my supply bins, hands covered in paint, completely absorbed in creating these two figures. He'd been working for six hours straight without stopping, something he hasn't done since his teacher destroyed his confidence. He made himself and his little sister. The boy snowman has the same serious expression my son gets when he's concentrating, the same careful attention to detail in every button and hat decoration. The girl snowman is wearing pink because that's all his sister will wear lately, has flowers on her scarf because she picks dandelions for him every day after school. This is his first complete project since September, the first thing he's made that wasn't for a grade or an assignment, just pure creation because he wanted to express something he couldn't say with words. When he finished he asked if people would think they were stupid, if kids at school would make fun of them like they make fun of everything else he makes. I told him they were incredible and he needed to see that I wasn't just saying it because I'm his mom. He finally agreed to let me post this after two days of me begging, but he's been refreshing my phone every ten minutes checking for comments, needing to know if anyone besides me thinks he's talented. I buy a lot of my supplies from other crafters online, and I keep showing him their work trying to prove that handmade art matters, that people value things made with this much heart and skill. So what do you think? He's reading over my shoulder right now, hands still shaking slightly, waiting to see if anyone else sees what I see. Credit - Katie Thomson

Kindness can soothe — or smother. Candour can clarify — or cut. What happens when these fall out of balance? @onlinevents Webinar: 'Clear is Kind: Candour & the Power of Boundaries 3 Dec · 13:00 GMT 🔗 bit.ly/OE_Candour #Supervision #ReflectivePractice #Coaching #CPD

Reading for pleasure should be on every primary school classroom timetable every day imo. Dedicated time to just sit and read. No questions, no tasks, just reading. Grab a drink, grab a book and read. On the floor, on your chair, anywhere comfortable but just reading.

Dear @talktoBOI are emails from 'Bank of Ireland FRauud Team' from BoI? They look legitimate, but why would you be deliberately creating typos, when that's often a helpful clue to determine an email is not from a legitimate source?! #fraud

Turn anxiety or anger into a springboard to create the transformation you'd love to see in your life🌟or support your coachees re their anxiety or anger. bit.ly/498nw5Z Universal Coaching Alliance webinar by @ValMullally at 2 pm GMT Tues, 26 Nov. #EQ #cpd #Coaching