Michael Jacko
Canada
I'm inspired by the amount of strength, persistence, and resistance that people have despite what they are up against. There are many stories of resistance to colonialism but resistance to me means treating each other well and not being afraid to challenge the ways of thinking that divide us e.g. challenging racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism etc. I believe that as people we can move a lot farther ahead if we change the linear ways of thinking that work to divide us and we must see how we... ( read more)
Helena Rijoly
Indonesia
TakingITGlobal has helped me achieve my goals by providing me a space to grow and expand my learning. I have had the opportunity to learn about what goes on around the world through other member’s stories, opinions, pictures, and artwork. The TIG network has opened me up to a new vista to the world and to the many problems that plague it. As well, TIG has given me the opportunity to express my thoughts despite my shyness; and now I find joy in sharing my experiences and comments with... ( read more)
Alex
United States
Love profoundly inspires us all to be better, to grow our capacity for tolerance, to share and give more, and expand our perception of beauty. The truly grateful are empowered by ordinary, mundane details, and achieve a great level of contentment from their appreciation for what is. There are no boundaries for the impact humans have over one other, and over themselves; a hearty laugh is the most effective and contagious cure for any malady I know of. Those who radiate this happiness... ( read more)
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