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@universalityproject
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Hello beautiful people. I hope you’re all well.
I’m excited to share with you this project that I have been working on for some time now (but due to fear, I have been holding myself back. NO MORE!) namely, the Universality Project.
The aim of it is to explore the...
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It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.
Audre Lorde
http://www.forharriet.com/2012/03/85-quotes-from-black-women-to-inspire.html
George Ferrandi
it felt like i knew you…, 2012 - ongoing
I ride the NYC subway trains, usually in the evening when the seats are full. I focus on the shape of the space between the person sitting next to me and myself. I attempt to mentally and emotionally re-sculpt that space. In my mind, I reshape it- from the stiff and guarded space between strangers to the soft and yielding space between friends. I direct all my energy to this space between us. When the space palpably changes, and I completely feel like the stranger sitting next to me is my friend, I rest my head on that person’s shoulder…
universalityproject.com/self
This section is about exploring the self, and how individual meanings of selfhood are experienced. Feel free to pick and answer as many questions from below, and send your responses to [email protected], or put them in my ask. You can do this anonymously, or with your name, age and location somewhere within your answers.
Alternatively, if you would like to make a video response, that would be great! Send it in via email ([email protected]), twitter (@UniversalityPro) or YouTube (UNIVERSALITY-V).
Please keep in mind that the responses will be published, with the intention being that - in the spirit of ‘shoe-swapping’ - others will gain a little insight into your world. Enjoy!
Thank You :)
QUESTIONS
What is your biggest internal struggle at the moment?
Are you truly happy? If so, why, if not, why
Have you ever been profiled according to the way you look?
Is there anything you feel particularly strongly about?
Are you honest with yourself?
How did you decide what you wanted to do with your life?
In terms of spirituality, do you believe in anything?
Is there anything about you that may be misunderstood or wrongly perceived which you would like to set straight?
Honestly hour! Do you have any prejudices? If so, where have they stemmed from?Â
Can you think of anything right now which can be considered universal across humanity?
How do you place yourself in the world/what do you feel you have to offer the world?
What are you perceptions of the world around you?
Anything you’d like to add?
Wow, what a captivating speaker Thandie Newton is. This is a beautiful, honest and soulful talk on 'the self'. Highly recommended!
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Nelson Mandela has died at age 95.
Here’s a short snippet about Mandela’s uniqueness from an article I published a couple of years ago on the role played by forgiveness and reconciliation in restorative justice:
Perhaps the most recognizable contemporary example of unilateral forgiveness is Nelson Mandela, who seems to harbor no resentment toward those who imprisoned him on Robben Island for 27 years. Govier (2002, p. 71) argues that
When Mandela reached out to his former enemies and did whatever he could to assure them that they would suffer no evil at his hands, he did not do this in response to acknowledgement and expressions of remorse on the part of white leaders. Nor was he responding to a community that had apologized for the wrongs of the past and indicated a commitment to deep and widespread moral transformation.
It is undoubtedly because Mandela had so much about which he could have been justifiably angry that his forgiveness has inspired so many in South Africa and around the world. The unilateral forgiveness that he offered to white South Africans was not seen by anyone as a sign of weakness or willingness to forget the past, but instead has gained him nearly universal admiration for his ‘openness, acceptance, and lack of bitterness’ (Govier 2002, p. 71). Indeed, Mandela’s decision to spend New Year’s Eve 2000 on Robben Island signified both his remembering of apartheid and his triumph over the conditions that system imposed on him and all black South Africans. Govier (2002, p. 61) rightly argues that ‘What is at issue in forgiveness is not whether suffering and wrongdoing are remembered, but how they are remembered.’
Bibliography
Govier, T., 2002. Forgiveness and revenge. London: Routledge.
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I came across Tony as I was walking along Portobello Road in Notting Hill, London. What attracted me to him initially was his dress sense and his slow and steady strolling pace; he seemed very at peace. I decided to ask him a few questions and generally get to know him a bit.
In the video he discusses his standpoint on euthanasia and how it affects him. Let me know your reaction to any topic raised in the video. Thank you for watching!
'AUSTRALIA'
After weeks of seeing the ‘Australia’ exhibition advertised around central London, i decided it was probably something I should go and visit. Presented for the first time at the Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly, London, ‘AUSTRALIA’ an extensive exhibition of of samples of Australian art dating back to the pre-colonial encounter. I’ve really come to appreciate art exhibitions over recent months, and they have undoubtedly taught me a lot about not just the art in question, but the culture and history producing and surrounding it. This particular exhibition however taught me about the importance of art in preserving and presenting the beautiful and vast Australian landscape, geographical locations, and aboriginal ritual. I won’t spoil it for you incase you intend to see it for yourself, but the evolution of Australian art, and the way it was presented at the RA, was and is a reflection of societal, economic and political change over the 400 year time-span which the exhibition covered. It also presented art as a reflection and creative interpretation of the artists view of their world at the time. It was also interesting to see the variety of art forms presented, from bark and earthly materials, to oil and watercolour paintings, to photography, film and sculpture. Each room awaits you with a new period within the country’s art history, which builds your excitement and anticipation of what’s to come as you move through the presentation. If you’re in London between now and the 8th of December, I highly recommend making it a point to see ‘Australia’, at The Royal Academy of Arts. Here’s the link: http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions/australia/
There are so many things we all wish we knew when we were younger. (Like pulling a girl's hair isn't actually the best way to win her over.) But what else do...
This video by SoulPancake is so endearing and insightful.Â
Fabulous Fashionistas on 4 on Demand. Watch Fabulous Fashionistas online when you want on 4oD. Award-winning director Sue Bourne explores the art of ageing in the company of six extraordinary women. With an average age of 80, Bridget, Daphne, Jean, Gillian, Sue and Lady Trumpington have something inspirational in common: a determination to keep going, to look fabulous and to have fun. Without botox or plastic surgery, these women are redefining old age, in style. Not one of them feels like an 'old person' and, in their own ways, they are defying expectations of the ageing process. This Cutting Edge documentary features uplifting, often poignant personal stories and insights into how staying young and dressing with style is about more than following the latest trends; it's about an attitude to life itself.
I fell in love with each woman and their attitude to life!
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Global Hand
When my friend, Becky, called me in to volunteer for NGO Global Hand on Tuesday, i’ll admit: I was clueless. But I wasn’t to worry - I was quickly filled in on the days forthcoming events. What I really love about Global Hand is that, as a charitable organization, their initial aim is not to raise funds, but to raise awareness and connectivity between those with the means, and those in need: awareness about issues and reality surrounding poverty. In their words, they ‘help you make partnerships for a world in need’. Where I came in was in their simulation programs, in which the conditions of a slum are recreated as far as possible.
Without further ado we headed to Guildford High School in Surrey, and upon arrival were greeted with a pretty neat and organised gym. Not for long though - we managed to completely transform it within two hours. Tarpaulin, saris, cloths, hessian - the lot - was sprawled across the room. After modifying the room, it was left to work on ourselves and our acting skills. Needless to say, when we got past the initial awkward stage, we dived right into it, and all gave some convincing performances! The 5 of us volunteers took on the role of a shopkeeper, with one acting as a development worker. Matt and Ben, who work for Global Hand, acted as a landlord and loan shark.Â
Tuesday's team
Setting up
Once we were all set up, the students came in, were explained the concept of the simulation and they got straight to it. their tasks consisted of :
dividing themselves into ‘families’ of 6 and finding their dwelling (a piece of tarpaulin)
making paper bags using newspaper, flour and water
selling those paper bags to ‘shopkeepers’
These tasks were divided into 3, 10-minute segments, each representing one week. At the end of the week, each family had to calculate costs for rent and food, so if they ended up short of the money needed they were sent to the loan shark under the bridge.
This exercise is completely interactive and as you can imagine, requires participants to think empathetically and potentially be moved enough to help. Although it went quickly, the simulation was very powerful and effective in displaying the realities of being bonded to a hand-to-mouth way of life. I also think that this type of demonstration is quite an innovative way to spread knowledge of the realities of poverty, and breaks away from the money-focussed techniques and practices of many other charitable organisations.
The day itself was really enjoyable and I loved working the other volunteers. As a result, I really look forward to volunteering with Global Hand in the future. Thanks Becky!
Hi All :). I come bearing gifts...the Universality Project! This video explains the inspirations behind Universality and its aims. Take a look and if you're feeling generous, why not become a part of it as well? It's a newly launched blog which embodies the concept of 'shoe-swapping'. Curious? This video explains all. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
UNIVERSALITY| Contribute
What do you feel strongly about?
What does individualism mean to someone who is from a collective society?
Thoughts on a certain issue?
What’s your personal journey (emotional, physical, mental, spiritual)?
Describe your experiences of where you live
Where would you wish to live and why?
How was your day? Any significant encounters?
Start a discussion by asking a question
Hopes for your life/ community/ society/ the world?
Anything else you wish to submit (films, articles, essays, pictures, interviews, etc)
I’m currently putting a project together which aims to document the everyday experiences of those who wish to contribute. The aim is for readers to hopefully find something relatable/ familiar, or completely different, to be enlightened by from these stories. Eventually, I hope for the project to become a platform for people to connect and understand each other better, in a way which may not be made possible in our day-to-day lives.
I appreciate one-off or regular submissions. You’re welcome to post anonymously, but it would be great if you could include your name and general location in the post.
All material will be published. I’ll contact you when I put your submission up, so please also leave an email address or something similar.
Contribute anytime in the ask or send your submissions by email to:Â [email protected]
Thank you :) Issie
Rise Africa Wednesday: Ludwick Marishane
Name: Ludwick Marishane Age: 19 Country of Origin: South Africa
The lack of access to clean water kills children around the world at a rate equal to a jumbo jet crashing every 4 hours. Approximately 1 in 9 people lack access to a reliable water source. More people have access to a mobile phone than to clean water. This is a sad truth we live with in an age of mind-boggling scientific and technological advancement. This may have been the thought process that led our R.A.W. feature of the week to break boundaries and revolutionize hygiene. It was during a conversation with a friend on a hot day in his native Limpopo that the concept of a waterless bath emerged. After 6 moths of research, Ludwick Marishane was able to turn an idea between friends into the formula for a tangible, possibly life-changing product.
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There can be no black-white unity until there is first some black unity. There can be no workers’ solidarity until there is first some racial solidarity. We cannot think of uniting with others, until after we have first united among ourselves. We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to ourselves. One can’t unite bananas with scattered leaves.
Malcolm X A Declaration of Independence (12 March 1964)
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Journaling
What’s the first thought that comes to mind when someone tells you they write in a diary? That every entry starts with ‘dear diary...’? Their only friends are that of the imaginary kind? Whilst these things may be true for some (and there is certainly nothing wrong with that), these are definitely a couple of stereotypes which exist to the extent of putting people off journaling. What I enjoy most about this exercise is the fact that it allows me to reveal my innermost feelings and frequent observations to a non-judgemental piece of paper. Plus, this option is available anytime I want or need it. However, perhaps the most exiting aspect of journaling is that at any point, the ability to record your thoughts also makes them difficult to erase, which can either be a blessing or a curse. From my perspective, I believe that in the long term this will become a great physical evidence of the life you have lived. There’s no obligation to tend to your journal daily - I can easily go weeks without writing anything, after which I go through periods of inspiration (good and bad), which spur me on to write A LOT. And ultimately, I end up feeling a lot better for it. There are no rules to writing a diary; all that’s needed is a space to record your content, and the ability to be honest with yourself.
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