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[mooner3]

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[shiradestin]

Turkish Tuesday: Sihirli Annem (s1e12) And Can Rich Folks Learn From The Poor?

Turkish Tuesday: Sihirli Annem (s1e12) And Can Rich Folks Learn From The Poor?

  Last week was a beautiful and special episode, and this week is another incredible episode, as we wondered, on  (ep11 )  Turkish Tuesday: Sihirli Annem (s1e11) What is Really the Best Mother’s Day Gift?   and this week, we see one of my favorite episodes, bölüm/episode 12, as little Mahmud, in the featured image cropped from the party image below, goes from the poor outcast to the teacher of…

[managinglifeschanges]

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[nuevamujerlatina]

Tú y tu amigo Mike estaban viendo un programa sobre Columbia. Te gustó el programa, pero Mike sintió extrañamente que había visto todo esto antes. Su piel se estaba bronceando, su cabello se hacía más largo, sus tetas y culo crecían. Comenzó a entender a los nativos que hablaban español y recordar los lugares de los que hablaban. "Mi primer novio me besó allí".

Cuando saliste de la habitación, Mike entró en otra habitación y salió con ropa diferente. Volvió, apagó la televisión y te esperó.

tú: Who are you?!?! Milca: Milca, tu novia. Déjame mostrarte algo de Columbia que no pueden mostrarte (You and your friend Mike were watching a show on Columbia. You liked the show, but Mike felt strangely like he had seen all of this before. His skin was tanning, his hair was getting longer, his tits and ass were growing. He began to understand the natives who spoke Spanish and remember the places they spoke about. "My first boyfriend kissed me there."When you left the room, Mike went into another room and came out in different clothes. He came back, turned off the television, and waited for you. You: Who are you?!?! Milca: Milca, your girlfriend. Let me show you some Columbia they can't show you)

[chronicles-of-a-student]

“Any language variation is the result of a number of social, historical, and linguistic factors that might affect individual performances collectively and therefore dialect change in a particular speech community is a process that is continual.”

Linda Light in “Perspectives : An Open Introduction to Cultural Anthropology”

[featheredpipe]

Bo Bo and I have been married for 28 years. He is my sweetheart, and he allowed me to do everything that I wanted to do since day one. I did not believe in an arranged marriage like the rest of my culture (which is why I ran away with Bo Bo), and I don’t want to be a person who is told to do things. Of course, I wanted my freedom as a woman, but I also loved him very, very much—and everything we did, we did it together. ~ Cho Cho Lwin ❤️ It’s Women’s History Month—Have you listened to the latest episode of the podcast: “A Woman’s Journey to Love & Liberation?” Cho Cho’s deep love for her family and determination to break out of harmful generational and cultural patterns led her to marry her high school love, start a new life in Missoula, MT and work for Studer Trust, a nonprofit that builds schools in remote areas of her home country, Myanmar. Find the full conversation through the link in our profile. It’s entertaining, inspiring and every last minute is full of life! #lovewins #healingjourney #womenshistorymonth #womensrights #myanmar #myanmarburma #culturalchange #strongwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/CMDvYhhDEvj/?igshid=1g95131vjyqa6

[ianspirations]

De-Clericalizing the Church

This reflection is inspired by the book Clericalism: The Death of Priesthood by George Wilson, Liturgical Press, 2008.

In order to understand what Clericalism is about, it is necessary to clarify terms. There is a common tendency to confuse the words ‘priest’ and ‘clergy’. The two are not the same even though most people including priests use them interchangeably. It is possible for a person to be a member of clergy, even an ordained member of clergy, and not be a priest. It is possible for a priest not to be considered clergy. And finally, it is also possible for a person to be both, priest and clergy. Thus we realize that these two terms neither necessarily include nor exclude one another. They refer to “radically different orders of reality.” ‘Priest’ is a religious term that refers to the sacred dimension of life, to the holy while ‘Clergy’ is a sociological term used by members of society to designate a particular class of people who have “recognizable social features and norms that distinguish them from the rest of society.” (xv)

“A cleric need not be a priest. Nor need he be a deacon, or ordained for that matter. Clergyhood…need have nothing to do with religion at all…It is true that clergyhood sometimes manifests itself in men and women who happen also to be ordained minister, religious persons. (10) Clergyhood has its roots in knowledge. Particular members of society who have access to specific knowledge and who develop competence in that field are considered ‘clergy.’ Thus, doctors, lawyers, and even priests could all be considered clergy. (11-12)

What are the Seeds of Clericalism?

1)      Clericalism grants Automatic Status – People who enter into a particular group of clergy acquire a new identity. They inherit the characteristics of the group to which they now belong. This new identity brings with it a certain sense of power. What’s interesting is that you are bestowed with this even before you show any competence! By virtue of being a member, you acquire status. (15-16)

2)      Dress, Address and Perks – Members of the clergy are accepted as such by the others who are considered ‘lay’, as in they don’t possess the knowledge that the clergy possesses. There is an element of trust here that generates expectations. There slowly arises attribution between the clergy and certain symbols, such as distinctive dress (doctor’s overcoat), titles (Dr. So and So), forms of address (His Eminence) etc. (16) While these things can be harmless in themselves, they have the capacity of corrupting the individual. The person begins to desire the perks, the exalted status and servitude of the laity. This gradually causes the person to ‘lose touch with reality.’ (19)

3)      Strengths can become Weaknesses – People with specialized skills bring to the society a sense of security. They give an opportunity to others to pursue and develop other skills and necessities. While this is a good thing, it can  create among the clergy a sense of collective identity that demands distance from the general public. (21)

4)      Clerics are Sensitive to Critique – The clergy by and large are unreceptive and closed to criticism of any kind be it positive or negative. Their exalted status prevents them from accepting any correction or observation made by the laity. Sadly, criticism is not only rejected from the outside, criticism from within is also rejected, if it comes at all. Generally, members of the clergy are slow to pull up one another or offer constructive criticism. (22-23)

5)      Clerics focus on Image – Reputation is an invaluable asset to any individual or group. Protecting one’s own reputation is a natural and healthy tendency. But this turns sour, when the too much of emphasis is put on maintaining an image rather than on truth. In the case of criticism, let’s say negative criticism, the clergy might see it as an attack on their personality or character rather than looking for the truth in the criticism. “Addressing the real issues raised by the critique is construed as disloyalty, especially by those who have been chosen guardians of the collective body…” (24)

6)      The Power of Arcane Language – It is a tendency among the clergy to develop a specialized language which is actually “a natural development as fields of special knowledge and expertise become more and more differentiated.” (25) This becomes a serious issue “when the language of the inner circle is used effectively to take away from the laity decision making adult responsibility for choices of great moments in their lives.” (26)

7)      Economic Advancement confers Status – Usually the transition from laity to clergy is accompanied by an economic advancement.

8)      Clerics lose Touch with those to be Served – Clergy could lose focus of the daily realities faced by the laity they are called to serve.

9)      Distinction turns into Superiority – This distinction which is fuelled by attitudes of both sides, the clergy who feel that they deserve the privileges they receive and the laity who readily give in to their demands.

10)   Clericalism breeds Secrecy and Lack of Accountability – “It is a form of separation that renders the clerical group fundamentally unaccountable to any outside power that might shield it from its own worst faults. Clergy groups develop a secret world that is quite impenetrable.” (31) This sense of separation can give rise to the feeling that the clergy is above the law.

11)   The Name Itself Creates the Power – When one mentions to which ‘clergy’ one belongs, the listener associates the person with “a whole host of enormously significant persons, known and unknown.” (34) The individual can feel empowered with these associations. The achievements of those significant others somehow gets passed on as a kind of “social capital” to the person. “Clergyhoods are about power.” (35)

“Clericalism is present wherever members of any clergy in society unwittingly avoids shouldering the demanding responsibility for their own personal growth and integrity by over-identifying with a group that promises pre-packaged glory.” (53) Clericalism leads to the “increased use of formal rituals that not only do not spring from the shared experience of the participants but even run counter to it. The more high ceremonial there is, the greater the risk of the ordained being experienced not as servants but as on a different plane, cut off from the body of priests they are called to serve.” (55) If clericalism is allowed to flourish its “impact can be devastating not only for the individual’s faith journey, but also for the whole faith community and the mission it proclaims to the broader society.” (54)

The following suggestions are made by the author to combat clericalism:

        I.            Preventive measures – Refers to the guidelines and policies in place for dealing with situations of abuse and mismanagement. Actions have consequences and the preventive measures are in place to avoid any wrongdoing as well as to tackle situations created by wrongdoing. The attitude implied here is “Zero Tolerance.” This means reporting incidents, providing training, establishing review boards. The Church has taken considerable steps in this regard.

      II.            Reform of Organizational Structures – This aims at fostering greater amounts of dialogue between the laity and the clergy. This will mean creating opportunities for dialogue and consultations before making decisions. But this requires a change of mindset over and above the structural or organizational change.

    III.            Cultural Transformation – This is the hardest step but also perhaps the most crucial. It will take the concerted action of a number of different people in a variety of roles to bring it about.

What is expected from the Ordained?

1)      PROCLAIMING THE WORD – It is the responsibility of the priest to ‘break open’ the Word for the people by making it relevant to their context. This requires that the priest be in touch with the reality of the people to whom he is communicating; he has to be involved. When he is involved, he will use the word ‘you’ less and the word ‘we’ more. The homily has to be a we-experience. (113-114)

2)      PRESIDING AT COMMON WORSHIP – The priest by virtue of his ordination is called to preside over the liturgical celebration. It is important to note that he is not the ‘celebrant’ but simply the one who gathers. The celebrants are the whole faith community. The liturgy is primarily a moment of prayer and encounter with God, not an encounter with the priest or the congregation. This means that everyone must be immersed in a spirit of prayer. (116-120)

3)      GUIDING IN MATTERS OF THE SPIRIT – The priest is required to be or at least desired to have the “ability to accompany individuals as they attempt to discover the workings of the Spirit in their lives.” (120) “Spiritual guidance requires finely honed sensitivities. It is not a question of teaching…nor is it a matter of providing nosegays. The listening skills alone that are needed require training and mentoring of a high order, not to mention the further discernment needed to interpret what one is hearing and what it means for the struggle going on between the spirits of light and darkness.” (122)

4)      LEADING THE FAITH COMMUNITY – Leadership requires delegation of responsibilities. If a priest does not do so and prefers doing things by himself, his own way, he is displaying clear signs of clericalism. (124) An attitude of listening needs to find a place. It is firstly an act of humility where an ordained person shows willingness to listen. A leader cares for the whole and not merely for a part. Parish priests are responsible for every member of their parish including those who come across as hostile and lukewarm. Another key requirement of a leader is the ability to trust people. It’s not enough to delegate responsibilities but to trust that person to carry out that responsibility to the best of their ability. It is not enough to listen to someone but trust that he/she has something important to say.

What is expected from the Laity?

1)      COMMITMENT TO STUDY THE WORD – In the new, reformed society, the lay person cannot come across as one who needs to be taught about the Word of God. The Word of God speaks to each one. Therefore, the lay person has to make the effort to listen to God speaking to him/her. “It will mean assuming their responsibility to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures beyond the catechesis they received in their childhood.” (139)

2)      PARTICIPATION IN COMMON WORSHIP – The laity in the pews are as involved in the liturgical celebration as the priest at the altar. Their roles might differ but their purpose remains one. “Unfortunately, most of our people have been subjected to a formula-centered catechesis more suited to turn them into mummies than flesh-and-blood partners in a love affair.” (141)

3)      GROWTH IN SPIRITUAL MATURITY – It is the responsibility of each one to find opportunities for growth and deepening of spiritual life. The parish might offer quite some services but there is nothing stopping a person from going beyond the parish to find resources, exercises, experiences that can help them to grow and mature in their faith and Christian identity. (142)

4)      ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE FAITH COMMUNITY – “Many of the faithful in our pews today were originally catechized into a very individualized understanding of the Christian life and responsibility.” (143) Vatican II stressed the social dimension of the faith and the universal call to holiness. “If a de-clericalized church calls for ministers who have developed the skills of sensitive leadership…it correspondingly will require laymen and laywomen who are prepared to enter into the hard work of proactive collaboration in the life and growth of the faith community.” (144) “Leadership and discipleship are mutual cocreating realities.” (144)

The author concludes both sections of expectations with a note on the need for love. He calls that section The Heart of the Matter is Love. This is a succinct title since it brings out effectively the key point. Love has to be the governing principle and the driving force of all pastoral and spiritual activity. If the priest has no love for his people and their way of life, he is unable to connect with them. The same goes for the laity. If there is no love there, the laity will not be able to respectfully prevent their priest from falling into the temptations of clericalism.  

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Carrie Mae Smith In the Collection of… October 9 - November 6, 2021 Lowell Ryan Projects is pleased to present an online exhibition titled In the Collection of… featuring 13 new paintings by Carrie Mae Smith. The works in this exhibition feature images of porcelain dinnerware pieces that are part of the collections at the Locust Grove Estate Historic House Museum in Poughkeepsie, NY. Small in scale these oil paintings on Mylar mounted on panel continue Smith’s exploration of historic objects, investigating how they lose value and social status and ultimately become inert markers of cultural change. . . . #carriemaesmith #onlineexhibition #culturalchange #estate #porcelain #teapot #collection #museum #art #status #oilpaintings #dinnerware #china @carriemaesmithstudios (at Lowell Ryan Projects) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUi3P6sPnIS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[mooner3]

A Chance to Change ch2 page51

[shiradestin]

Building A Food Related Library

   Well,  this is still Day 3 of 67 holistic high school lesson sets, and they are still freely offered to anyone working on building their own home study library.  Speaking of building your own home learning library of materials and ideas, I just read a very interesting idea on the news about the way we eat.  Ok, not all of us, but the we, in general, as in we human beings, especially those…

[kiransutaria]

“No two leaves were alike, and yet there is no antagonism between them or between the branches on which they grow.” - MK Gandhi His entire life he taught us the importance of equality in any society. On this patriotic occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Citta implements a new Cultural Change of eradicating Sir/Mam culture is the organization. A small step for a better future Wish you all a Happy Gandhi Jayanti #mynamemyidentity #culturalchange #citta #itstimetochange#mynamemyidentity https://www.instagram.com/p/CF1J6O7JiDr/?igshid=5fuzwquhzu6k

[nuevamujerlatina]

Jackson was a white American man, basically lazy and fat.

After a vacation in Mexico, Jackson joined the life reform program, where he was turned into an attractive and patriotic Mexican Latina.

She is now a proud, fit and patriotic Mexicana Marine, carrying the Mexican flag with pride.

[bizspeak-blog]

GE was a classic conglomerate. Now people are calling them a 125 year old start up. Half meassures are death for big companies, people can and will smell the lack of commitment.There isn't a right way or a wrong way to do it. But what it is for sure is that you wont get there if you are wuss #takeastand #leadingtransformation #discipline #resilency #embracenewtalent #culturalchange #successisntdefinitive #failureisntfatal #youngleaders #makingadifference #changemakers #business #inspirational #inspirationalquotes Full article on HBR Sept. issue (at Paris, France)

[fashionistasmile]

#Repost @resistersglobal (@get_repost) ・・・ Harvey Weinstein's guilty verdict is a win for the #MeToo movement. But one case will not change a culture where rape and sexual assault occurs every day, where victims are not believed, and where people in power still escape justice.⁣⁠ ⁣⁠ Focus on that, and we'll begin to witness some real changes. If you have any ideas for how to enact this kind of change in your local community or know of activists who are already doing this, let us know in the comments.⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ #resister #resisters #HarveyWeinstein #MeToo #MeTooMovement #guilty #timesup #culturalchange #womenempowerment #empoweringwomen #womensupportwomen #feminist #feminism #success #sexualassault #rape #justice #strong #awareness #bethechange #speakthetruth #fightback #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #consentmatters #girlpower #womensrights #togetherwerise #thefutureisfemale https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NRVb1lK8W/?igshid=vslhtc50vmrx