#Unity in Diversity

[shisasan]

Embrace a spectrum of views, think about the world through myriad perspectives, and seek a union between them.

[nothingexistsnever]

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[isilrina]

Happy Art Monday, but most importantly, Happy Pride Month! 🌈✨

Here they are! I'm thrilled to share my latest artwork, "Proud Ships," which celebrates the diversity and beauty of the LGBTQIA+ community. This piece features a fleet of colorful boats, each with sails representing various pride flags, navigating together in harmony. This is my largest canvas to date.

Before even knowing I belonged to this ever-growing community, I was raised with values such as inclusivity, acceptance, and empathy. Growing up, I thought I was just an ally until one day I discovered that one of those flags was actually part of my identity. Now, with the increasing number of flags, I realize there are several I can proudly wave.

So, I wanted to work on something special for Pride Month. It's one of the few times I focused on a theme rather than a character or a scene, and for me, this fight is important. I firmly believe that "love always triumphs" and that we can all work hand in hand to make the world even better. It will take time, but we are sailing in the right direction.

What I wanted to emphasize in this drawing is that we are all in relationships in our lives—whether friends, lovers, coworkers. As the word "relationship" contains "ship," we can say we are all in the same boat. All these boats don't need to sail side by side, but we all live together, so we have the right to be who we truly are without hiding our true colors. We have the right, as human beings, no matter our flag(s), to be proud.

Unfortunately, I couldn't represent all the flags, as new ones emerge every day, and my computer wouldn't have had enough power to represent them all. I faced some difficulties due to the size of this artwork, which caused my program to crash several times. However, I made sure to include the most well-known flags and others that are less known but identify people around me. If your flag is not included here, know that it is purely due to material constraints and lack of time.

I also want to take the time to thank you all for your support, no matter who you are, and remember, life is better with colors! 🎨🏳️‍🌈❤️✨

Some of these boats will be turned into stickers in my Ko-fi shop, so stay tuned for the announcement!

Software used: Clip Studio Paint

[skeletonpandas]

Note: all problems are intrinsically connected to this, and it's twin is the patriarchy. You really don't encounter one without the other.

Environment. Violence. Human rights. Discrimination and hate. It all...boils down to this. So if you care about x heavily and I care about y heavily, i still care about x too...because it is intrinsically connected.

Our causes do not divide us. Our causes unite us. Help eachother where we can.

[turiyatitta]

Embracing the Divine in Misinterpretation

A Journey Beyond Surface UnderstandingIn the realm of spiritual exploration, the concept of misinterpretation often carries a negative connotation, seen as a divergence from the true essence of divine wisdom. However, if we delve deeper, we might discover that these so-called misinterpretations are not merely deviations but integral elements of the divine expression itself.Consider the myriad…

[septembergold]

[embassyrowprojectonline]

“Unity in Diversity: An Interfaith Guide to Peacebuilding in Conflict Zones” book is now available on Amazon

by Embassy Row Project

In an era where conflicts continue to splinter communities across the globe, peacebuilding stands as a beacon of hope. “Unity in Diversity: An Interfaith Guide to Peacebuilding in Conflict Zones” by Embassy Row Project founder James Scott offers an unprecedented and meticulously crafted roadmap for those striving to sew unity among diversity. Authored by leading experts in interfaith collaboration, this guide appeals to peacebuilders, religious leaders, policymakers, and anyone passionate about healing our fractured world. Dive into compelling chapters that provide actionable insights into the complex and rewarding world of interfaith peacebuilding.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

-The Importance of Collaboration: Understand why interfaith collaboration is essential in modern peacebuilding efforts. Conflict Perspectives: Gain historical and contemporary insights into conflict and its complex origins. -Peacebuilding Essentials: Master the core concepts and principles that form the backbone of peacebuilding. -Faith and Conflict Analysis: Explore the intricate relationship between faith and conflict and how it shapes our world. -Communication and Conversation: Learn how to foster communication and dissolve divides between different faith traditions. -Shared Values & Trust Building: Recognize the unifying threads and foster trust among diverse faith communities. -Actionable Frameworks & Leaders’ Role: Discover how religious leaders can act as catalysts for peace and design effective programs. -Educational Initiatives & Community Engagement: Engage in peace education and grassroots efforts in your community. -Institutional Change & Healing: Learn how to influence policy and undertake spiritual healing and reconciliation processes. -Monitoring, Challenges, & Future Prospects: Ensure your initiatives’ effectiveness and overcome challenges in the ever-evolving field of interfaith peacebuilding.

“Unity in Diversity” is not just a book; it’s a call to action, a plea for understanding, and a guide to the profound path of healing that our world so desperately needs. Whether you are a seasoned peacebuilder, a curious academic, or a passionate advocate for unity, this book will equip you with the wisdom, tools, and inspiration needed to make a tangible difference. Join hands with others across faith traditions and embark on a transformative journey towards a more peaceful and inclusive world. Read this book, and be the change you wish to see. Your copy of “Unity in Diversity” awaits. Get ready to change the world.

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[beyonddwalls]

Accepting Differences

Aruna Roy once said “You can never evaluate anything standing from the outside, you have to evaluate yourself first.” This quote tells us a lot about how we are very superficial about matters of importance going on all around India. Matters that really concern us as a citizen but no one really seems to take action upon. Everyone seems to assume their own perceptions about matters concerning gender, castes and ethnicity. These matters are talked upon and are spoken about in a lot of places but no one has really tried to understand what they mean. Humans at every stage of their life are compared with each other and are judged from different point of views. Men are told to be manly and told to not cry like a woman. Women are told to cover up and act in a certain manner.

Why do we differentiate between man and woman and why don’t we treat them equally? Why men are told to be stronger than woman? Why woman are told to take the blame upon themselves? These are the questions that ponder me sometimes as I look in the newspaper or on a news channel. I’m pretty sure a lot of you would have the same thoughts as well. No matter how much we develop and how much of progress we achieve, if what is there on the inside can’t be changed then we have not moved a step ahead at all. Gender biases can be overcome by making people aware of their own biases and try to recognize how these views are affecting their lives. By breaking the gender stereotypes that is to allow all members of society the freedom to choose the roles most suited to them. By analysis to find gender balance. The only way we will create meaningful change is to create systems designed to eliminate bias.

Another important topic of discussion is caste biases. India is a secular country. It is known to have vivid cultures and beautiful traditions. But there are a lot of people who still believe in the age old caste system and treat people the way they want. They believe the hierarchical system of grouping of individuals, the Hindus are divide into Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Brahmins are the priests or teachers, Kshatriyas are warriors and rulers, Vaishyas are framers, traders and merchants and lastly Shudras are laborers and are untouchables. This system was followed long before we knew anything about the world. The Brahmins were superiors and the Shudras were outcasts.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights (Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 1948). But 260 million worldwide continue to suffer from caste discrimination. In India the body of legislation meant to protect Dalit’s and improve their situation is extensive. But political will to ensure implementation is lacking and discrimination from village level up to government level continues unabated. Caste discrimination and the human rights violations that inevitably follow can only be avoided if decision makers at all levels decide to take action. Dr. Ambedkar, “Turn in any direction you like, caste is the monster that crosses your path. You cannot have political reform, you cannot have economic reform, unless you kill this monster.” We all can be free from this monster if we stop looking at people according to their castes and treat them equally as human beings. Our nation would be merrier if we ignored the differences and understood humanity.

Ethnicity is a group of people who identify with each other, usually on the basis of presumed similarities such as a common language, ancestry, history, society, culture and nation. India has more than two thousand ethnic groups. As a kid in school we have always been taught that there is “Unity in diversity." We all have different religions, believes and we live in different states of the country India, but all of us are together Indians as a whole. We celebrate Independence Day every year on the 15th of August and feel proud to be an Indian. But there are sometimes we start fighting on the basis of religions and cultures. The most recent one has been the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. For about 300 years Hindus and Muslims have been fighting over the authority of the piece of land in Ayodhya. Very recently the construction of the temple has been finalized.

We as citizens of India can take a step forward to put aside our differences and look at each other with equal value, only then can we achieve to be the greatest. Though Britishers are long gone but the prejudices that prevail inside of us are making us fall far behind the time.

 ~Hrishita Nayak

[f2017fr]

[fierrochase-falafel]

It's the little nuances that get me

I love watching/reading things people recommend me and seeing something that reminds me of something arbitrary and talking about it! Like when I'm reading TGCF I see or interpret small things in a way that reminds me of things I know, as everyone does, and then you get to share that with other people. Like my friend told me exactly how they would envision a TGCF live action english dub with accents across Britain instead of American ones, and told me loads about the variety of British accents in general and it was fascinating. Then I got to gush over how we have an equivalent for kowtowing and prostrating but we just call them different things (I'm Indian btw but bear in mind I cannot speak for all of or even a 20th of India obviously), and then we also talked about red being a lucky colour and representing power, love and fertility in a variety of cultures across Asia.

It's little nuances like this that make me really appreciate how we get to share different interpretations to make a concept so much more interesting. Maybe they're just simple things, not entirely relevant to the plot, but they're so interesting to think about within a wider context of different people having different things to add to a conversation about something they love. Especially when it so often seems like being different is a bad thing, it's wonderful how the things we love can bring different people and perspectives together. There's much to learn and much to love.

[werewolf240moon]

Unity in Diversity [ Legends Unite ] Artbook 2016/2017

Artbook des séries Mortician, Stray Dog, ... de Vanrah

Unity of Diversity belongs to VANRAH/poizongirl @poizongirl

[compassionmattersmost]

Understanding Upadhi: How Limiting Adjuncts Create the Illusion of Plurality in a Singular Reality

In Advaita Vedanta, one of the most profound concepts is that of Upadhi—the limiting adjuncts or conditions that superimpose differences on an underlying reality that is, in truth, singular and undifferentiated. This concept helps explain how we come to perceive the world as filled with diverse objects and beings, despite the non-dual reality of Brahman, or pure consciousness, which underlies all…

[urduhindipoetry]

اسلام ہمیں متحد کرنے کے لیے آیا تھا، ہمیں تقسیم کرنے کے لیے نہیں۔ Islam ...

[malakkc-poetry]

Certificate of Appreciation for my poem, Unity

[mindzenia]

मिंडज़िना की ओर से आप सभी को रक्षाबंधन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं

अगर आपके पास आपका भाई या बहन है तो आप हर चुनौती को जीत सकते हैं और इस दुनिया पर राज कर सकते हैं. 👩‍👦🎁🏵️रक्षाबंधन की शुभकामनाएँ।👩‍👦🎁🏵️

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[townpostin]

Schools in Jamshedpur Celebrate 78th Independence Day with Patriotic Fervor

Students at JP School in Mango perform patriotic songs and dances after flag hoisting, celebrating unity in diversity. Jamshedpur schools marked the 78th Independence Day with enthusiasm, featuring patriotic performances by students. JAMSHEDPUR – The 78th Independence Day was celebrated with great zeal in educational institutions across Jamshedpur, including at JP School in Mango’s Jay Prakash…