Happy "Look for Circles" Day!

"Life is a full circle, widening until it joins the circle motions of the infinite." - Anais Nin

We all know that our lives are a circle, but it's hard to remember that a life has many circles during it's complete cycle. Like the earth spinning as it makes it's orbit around the sun we have our days and our nights, the good and the bad, and they all are necessary to complete our path, our orbit in this life. It is other circles still that help us get through those dark nights and to share the joy of the sun filled days.
We have our circles of friends, family, acquaintances, strangers. Every person that touches our life leaves an imprint, effects our circles. Life is full of lessons, circles, and cycles....
Today, on "Look for Circles" Day lets find out circles- big, small, good, bad and let's send ripples throughout our circles and give some good back to the world. 

Living whole, living well...

"Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life."

- Omar Khayyham

At Tabibu Africa Inc. one of our goals is to be able to assist the impoverished women and children of Eastern Africa to reach wellness goals- whether that be wellness of mind, body, or soul. We feel that true wellness is the balance of all three of these.

Physical health is paramount, especially when access to health care is scarce to a majority of the population. Education on basic first aid, hygiene practices, and accessing safe water supplies are three ways we help bolster physical health on our expeditions.  

An empowerment course for the girls and young women teach them their worth and encourage their minds and souls to reach for the stars - and to never settle for less than what they deserve. 

Wellness is a balancing act between physical, mental and emotional health. Gratitude and happiness have the power to tip the scales, and that zest for life is never in short supply in the people we've encountered on our expeditions. It is astronomical 

What are you happy for this moment? 

Learning to Surf...

When living in Hawaii I owned a surfboard and tried my hand at surfing. However I never got very good at it. You see, I did not attempt to learn to surf much as I was much more content sitting in the safety of the calm ocean past the surf breaks. I could not stop the waves, and sometimes they seemed continuous, but once you paddle out you have to learn a little bit because you can't stay on the ocean forever. 

Same is true in life. Life will give you ups and downs. There is no way to stop the ebb and flow of life while living, but we can learn how to alter our reaction to it. Learn to ride out the storms of life and enjoy the calm gentleness as well. If we can alter our attitude to be one of gratitude, for there is always something to be grateful for- even in the midst of hard times, the waves don't seem as bad.This is easier said than done to be sure, but just like with surfing, living takes a little practice. 

Today is 'Positive Thinking Day' 

How are your thoughts helping you learn to live?

Do It Anyway

"It was never between you and them anyway" A potent reminder to stick true to your beliefs and moral values. This poem has always spoke strongly to me, continuously presenting itself to me when I need that powerful reminder.

Life isn't always easy, but it is always beautiful, and we can always make a difference in this world! 

"Little Hands Making Big Differences" one act of kindness at a time. 

How will you "Do it Anyway" today?

Spotlight- Bishop Fred and Pastor Alice

One of our partnerships deserves some special attention today!! Bishop Fred and Pastor Alice are a power couple! They love the work they do and do it every day with utter and complete joy! They have two schools that they run and work hard to empower all their students to reach for the stars- especially through music!

Bishop Fred states the following in regards to his experience with Malaria (since we've been discussing the importance of nets on social networks)  " It is believed malaria is one of the last three major epidemic diseases, killing well over a million people a year. 
Malaria is the main cause of death for children under 5 years in most parts of Kenya. In pregnant women, malaria causes anaemia, low birth weight, miscarriage and even maternal death. It is estimated that 10 to 20 per cent of maternal deaths are attributed to malaria.
Use of mosquito is being encouraged against mosquito bites, and have been shown to give substantial protection against malaria. When our children at the orphanage were not using these mosquito nets were treated for malaria from time to time but since we introduced the net, malaria is much minimized"

Not only do they help their students develop mind, soul, and heart throughout the school age years they have recently initiated efforts for a vocational school to help those graduating find work - allowing for the ability to support themselves after school. Empowerment has always been a cornerstone in their educational program. Here are some students learning hair styling techniques at the salon school!

 

Asante Sana to our partners for helping to share our mission of Little Hands Making Big Differences - especially through education and empowerment.

Empower. Educate. Grow. Repeat...

 Tabibu Africa's mission involves educating, empowering, and showing compassion to impoverished women and children of East Africa. We do this by providing clinics for basic health care, education regarding the truth about HIV/AIDS and other preventable diseases, training to improve self-confidence and self worth, small business training, and construction of schools and other needs.

Tabibu Africa utilizes a triad of medical clinics, education, and empowerment to better the lives of those we serve during every expedition. By providing wellness check-ups and basic medical care healthier children are able to focus in school and learn and grow to the best of their abilities. Children who learn more and are able to go further in life and truly reach their full potential. Children who have the opportunity to learn and grow can find their voices and stand up for what they believe in, and what they want in their lives. Education is empowering - especially for those young women and girls.

Tabibu Africa Inc assists the women and children of Eastern Africa with those three things - medical care, education, empowerment - but in return we get so much more....

To learn more about Tabibu Africa visit our website at  https://www.tabibuafrica.org/about_us

#Water Wednesday

"Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it." - Lao Tzu

As a young girl I loved sitting in the shade by the stream in a park by my house and reading. I could lose myself listening to the water and exploring other worlds through the pages of my books.

Water is capable of calming and destroying, creating and exciting. 

Water is powerful - Water is life. 

Yet, a substantial portion of the Kenyan population do not have access to clean drinking water. Tabibu Africa Inc has attempted to ease the burden of disease from polluted drinking water by holding workshops on building rain recepticles and sustainable water filtration systems with sand and charcoal. While this in no way cures the problem we hope that we can make an impact one helping hand at a time. 

Culture and an Open Mind

"Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit" 

- Jawaharlal Nehru

According to the Oxford Dictionary culture is defined as: "The customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization of a particular country or group" Every country, every geographical area, every people has their own individual culture. The diversity and individuality afforded is a very beautiful thing, allowing for the fostering of identify within oneself. Which can then invoke a sense of power of self due to feeling like one knows who they truly are.

However, lately there is has been monumental shift in culture- one that we hope will continue to bloom and grow. It is that of a global culture, that all humans are apart of- one of love and understanding. One that allows us as humans to nurture and enable one another, so we may feel unique and loved just as we are no matter what.  

What do you love about your culture- near, far, or otherwise? 

Smiles make the world go around

" Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love."

-Mother Teresa

Some days it feels like it's us against the world - some days it feels like we could conquer the world. Most of the time it all depends on our attitude. At least that's what I've begun to learn in life. Usually the key to flipping that switch, at least for me, is a smile - either received or given. A smile really is the language of love- and the effects of that smile can reach a lot deeper and further than known. So this weekend let's all spread some love.

Ripples across the Oceans

When I lived near the Ocean a favorite thing to do when I felt disconnected and alone was sit on the shore feet in the water and think of all the lands, all the people these waters were touching at the same time. It helped me feel connected to the earth, to others, and to my inner purpose.
The quote "Be the Change you wish to see in the World" from Mahatma Gandhi has been a life goal of mine basically since I first heard it. I've been striving to be a positive influence in all I do. Sometimes it's easy to feel that spark within and be a light, be a ripple. Other times it's difficult to find your inner purpose and it's the ripples of hope from others that rekindle your purpose, your passion. We are all connected on this beautiful planet-every person, plant, and animal...How can we all impact each other for the better?