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@jimmydurmaz WE stand with YOU. And WE thank you for addressing this & using your forum to draw attention to NOT only to racism but to cyber bullying!!! As, this happens to everyone in who is in the public eye. Attacks like this aren’t new but the are extremely disconcerting. For 2weeks we have seen seen a woman take abuse because her love committed suicide & she somehow is the blame. She has been shamed, threatened & ridiculed, only because they too were in public eye. We have seen others remove themselves from social media do to consistently being abused by the faceless, those that hide, behind a keyboard. All of it is unacceptable. Just because someone is accessible via SM doesn’t give anyone the right to go out there way to threaten/abuse another. Hopefully, this is a lesson to all to be mindful, that at end of day, it doesn’t matter if your a celebrity or not, we all humans 1st. Cyber bullying is completely unacceptable. If you can’t spread love, compassion & consciousness than your a stain on global society. Much love to you, your family & team Sweden. Again, thank for taking stand on cyber bullying! Xx those who aren’t following us don’t forget to follow. #jimmydurmaz #teamsweden #worldcup #cyberbullying #notcool #fuckracism #fuckyourhate #intersectionality #spreadtheword #spreadlove #sweden #internet #socialmedia #stopbullying #grownup #behuman #havecompassion #relevanttherapy (at Russia)

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“There's nothing wrong with you. There's a lot wrong with the world you live in.” #ChrisColfer #quoteoftheday #pride #pridenyc #nyc #happypride #skyline #catchtherainbow #rainbow #cityscape #bekind #belove #lgbt #lgbtq #inspirational #authentic #realtalk (at New York, New York)

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The tragic news of Anthony Bourdain leaves our heart with a gaping crack. We miss this unbelievable, truth-teller of a man. The slides are what some on Twitter are posting,how HE touched them & made many breath easier cause he existed. Our thoughts & prayers our with his family, friends & his love Asia. We will leave you w/two quotes from him. 1st, taken from @medium piece in Dec 2017; "I stand unhesitatingly and unwaveringly with the women. Not out of virtue, or integrity, or high moral outrage — as much as I’d like to say so — but because late in life, I met one extraordinary woman with a particularly awful story to tell, who introduced me to other extraordinary women with equally awful stories." 2nd; in April 2018 from @usatoday he spoke again, bout Asia, "I'm inspired and honored and grateful to know somebody so courageous, and to stand up to these... what seemed like the most-powerful man in the universe, and in an environment where usually people who do that are crushed, and were crushed for decades,". If you love Anthony Bourdain, please than take a page from his extraordinary life rise others up fearlessly with love, kindness & compassion! Asia we love you xx #anthonybourdain #riptony #restinpeace #ripanthonybourdain #extraordinaryman #inspirationalhuman #inspirational #truthseeker #asiaargento #loveyou #kindness #compassion (at Heaven On Earth.)

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Happy 60th birthday, you beautiful soul. Today, in celebrating & admiring @prince, let us remember to listen to others without any judgement or preconceived notions, cluttering our minds. #prince #paisleypark #restinpurple #restinpower #purplerain #lyrics #love #compassion #kindness #quoteoftheday #lyrics #lgbt #queer #pansexual #pridemonth #bekind #loveall (at Paisley Park)

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Yesterday, while everyone was obsessing & swooning over romance & love (May 19th, 2017) of the nuptials Prince Henry & Megan. Across the British channel (La Manche) at the Cannes Film Festival closing award ceremony; before announcing best actress @asiaargento went off script. She choose the love of truth & humanity. She reclaimed HER narrative, along with all the women that she came out with & those right after her. She let #timesups know we see your exclusivity, we know your complicity & your rouse of equality in the work place. We are NOT going away silently until all those who abuse their power are held accountable. As, you see in the video the side-eyes, those utter uncomfortable. In order for change you’re gonna be uncomfortable but you’re gonna have listen with empathy, silence your own preconceived notions. Let’s be real, this is a global crisis in mass portions on women. These men are no better than those we condemn in Boko Haram. Only difference is Boko Haram abuses & takes 100+ women all once. These men abuse whenever & wherever they choose & have others cover for them. The numbers are just as bad if not worse than Boko Haram. Harvey Weinstein; 150+ allegations, James Toback 395+ allegations, Brett Ratner 50+! Equality in work place has nothing to do systemic problem. Let’s not twist it any longer. Thank you, Asia for your resilience, your love of truth & standing up for those who don’t have a platform. You’ve made many lives easier cause you exist. We Love YOU! #asiaargento #cannes #cannesfilmfestival #metoo #noshamefist #rosearmy #withyou #yositecreo #mentalhealthawareness #ptsd #abuseofpower #smashthepatriarchy #reclaimingmytime #intersectionalfeminism #igdaily #sundaymood #weriseup #speechless #speech #preach #love #truth (at Cannes Film Festival)

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Yesterday, while everyone was obsessing & swooning over romance & love (May 19th, 2017) of the nuptials Prince Henry & Megan. Across the British channel (La Manche) at the Cannes Film Festival closing award ceremony; before announcing best actress @asiaargento went off script. She choose the love of truth & humanity. She reclaimed HER narrative, along with all the women that she came out with & those right after her. She let #timesups know we see your exclusivity, we know your complicity & your rouse of equality in the work place. We are NOT going away silently until all those who abuse their power are held accountable. As, you see in the video the side-eyes, those utter uncomfortable. In order for change you’re gonna be uncomfortable but you’re gonna have listen with empathy, silence your own preconceived notions. Let’s be real, this is a global crisis in mass portions on women. These men are no better than those we condemn in Boko Haram. Only difference is Boko Haram abuses & takes 100+ women all once. These men abuse whenever & wherever they choose & have others cover for them. The numbers are just as bad if not worse than Boko Haram. Harvey Weinstein; 150+ allegations, James Toback 395+ allegations, Brett Ratner 50+! Equality in work place has nothing to do systemic problem. Let’s not twist it any longer. Thank you, Asia for your resilience, your love of truth & standing up for those who don’t have a platform. You’ve made many lives easier cause you exist. We Love YOU! #asiaargento #cannes #cannesfilmfestival #metoo #noshamefist #rosearmy #withyou #yositecreo #mentalhealthawareness #ptsd #abuseofpower #smashthepatriarchy #reclaimingmytime #intersectionalfeminism #igdaily #sundaymood #weriseup #speechless #speech #preach #love #truth (at Cannes Film Festival)

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can’t find the words, cause there are no words to describe the feelings & chills watching this; it’s sensory overload. Coming out against someone who is “famous” is hardest thing & it’s a very, very lonely place, you’re entirely livelihood becomes maligned. Seeing this & just everyday citizens being authentic, unaware of who subject was, feels like a collective consciousness is going to happen. As, we see these people of power, will use all their means to gaslight & control the narrative; they are doing it now, as I’m typing this with equality in the workforce. The duplicity of complicity never ends, more & more walking contradictions appear daily. Abuse of power comes in all genders! Bet we can all name a few high profile women executives, that abuse their power too. This a humanitarian crisis, with women being the ones mostly attacked. @rosemcgowan thank you for being authentic & vulnerable. slowly but surely their tinted glasses will come off, they will listen with empathy, instead of their chatter monkeys in their head. Forever standing beside you. If you haven’t seen Citizen Rose, please do watch it but do know it could be triggering; as you may not even be aware of things you might of repressed or can relate too. It’s time for all of us to heal & help heal each other; be more selfless than selfish. Oh, If you have followed us yet, get on it! #WCW #rosemcgowan #citizenrose #sheISme #iamher #e #nomorelabels #IAMNOTALABEL #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #bold #brave #beautiful #authentic #truth #citizensofworld #itsonus #wecandobetter #igdaily #intersectionalfeminism #takebackthenarrative #smashthepatriarchy #abuseofpower #instagood (at United States)

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can’t find the words, cause there are no words to describe the feelings & chills watching this; it’s sensory overload. Coming out against someone who is “famous” is hardest thing & it’s a very, very lonely place, you’re entirely livelihood becomes maligned. Seeing this & just everyday citizens being authentic, unaware of who subject was, feels like a collective consciousness is going to happen. As, we see these people of power, will us all their means to gaslight & control the narrative; they are doing it now, as I’m typing this with equality in the workforce. The duplicity of complicity never ends, more & more walking contradictions appear daily. Abuse of power comes in all genders! Bet we can all name a few high profile women executives, that abuse their power too. This a humanitarian crisis, with women being the ones mostly attacked. @rosemcgowan thank you for being authentic & vulnerable. slowly but surely their tinted glasses will come off, they will listen with empathy, instead of their chatter monkeys in their head. Forever standing beside you. If you haven’t seen Citizen Rose, please do watch it but do know it could be triggering; as you may not even be aware of things you might of repressed or can relate too. It’s time for all of us to heal & help heal each other; be more selfless than selfish. Oh, If you have followed us yet, get on it! #WCW #rosemcgowan #citizenrose #sheISme #iamher #e #nomorelabels #IAMNOTALABEL #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #bold #brave #beautiful #authentic #truth #citizensofworld #itsonus #wecandobetter #igdaily #intersectionalfeminism #takebackthenarrative #smashthepatriarchy #abuseofpower #instagood (at United States)

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Terribly sadden to hear the world lose another renegade women Margot Kidder, who most will know as the original Lois Lane in Superman (some say the only Lois in the DC Universe) like Lois, Margot was just is a formidable & very similar to Lois. Instead posting a picture of her as Lois like most will, the pic is above is Margot getting arrested at the Keystone #stopthepipeline sit-in at the White House (Aug 23rd, 2011). still to this day today the biggest act of civil disobedience in the history of the climate movement (250+ arrest). Hollywood tried to use to her mental health to discredit & ruin her, she knew the insidiousness of beast & turned it on them. She became huge force in mental health awareness, speaking on bipolar & depression. Margot fought tirelessly against the systemic patriarchal system & it’s injustice. It made her cynical, but she sprinkled it with caustic wit.She firmly believed standing up to things bigger & more powerful than her, she did just that. Margot you’re spirit of resilience will surely be missed on this plane. #margotkidder #loislane #restinpower #restinpeace #superman #dcuniverse #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #rebel #renegade #metoo #withyou #badass #legend #empowerment #dosomethingBOLD #letherstorybeknow #ff #regram #share #mondaymood #mondayblues (at Metropolis, Illinois)

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#flashbackfriday @asiaargento stated this Nov. 19th, 2017 in the guardian “We have been so lobotomised by the objectification of women that we, as women, don’t even know that we are being harassed and treated the wrong way” This statement is not only compelling for women but humanity as a whole. We as a globally society are so gaslighted by abuse of power. we are conditioned in such away that things, that are clearly abusive end up being justified & normalized. #MeToo has shown us that abuse of power is an epidemic, especially on women. It has also shown us how this abuse has gaslighted people to lose the simple things, like reading another’s body language. Body language tells you more than words. It’s has desensitized our humanity. And has suppressed sexuality as something negative, instead of something positive and freely talked about. You might love Brussels sprouts, I might loathe them and that’s ok! Why is it we judge another’s preferences or likes? Let’s start really looking at ourselves break the gaslighting of abuse of power within, start being authentic, because the system is made up of falsehoods, only way to break it is to spread the truth & start being authentic. Remember, each & everyone one of us have abused our power to another at some point. Unfortunately, some are down right predators at it. Let’s be mindful of what actually is the root cause & we all need to start pulling at the root of systemic patriarchy. It’s on all of us! Happy Friday! And don’t forget to follow if your not. #metoo #withyou #ptsd #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #itsonus #lgbtqia #blackexcellence #womensrights #heforshe #fridayfeeling #fridaymood #letsdothis #sexpositive #intersectionalfeminism (at Italy)

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We leave you all with this today for #thursdaythoughts. The last few days the world news/reports on topics have triggered, stressed or put us out of our element. Many have been feeling overwhelmed, sad, depressed, just out of sorts. Maybe, before, you fall asleep tonight you ponder what Yogi Bhajan has stated. Tomorrow arise & try something new & simple like this. Once, we start becoming victorious not only within us but it will also affecting those around us to. We are gonna try it & We hope you do too. Let US know, if things shifted for you or if you’re doing this practice now. Don’t forget to follow back, if you aren’t already. ——————— "Just understand one word. Take it from me, I’m not giving you any Sanskrit word or any religious word or anything. I’m just telling you something which will help you survive through all odds.Whenever you face anything and you don’t have an answer, just call yourself inside and say, “Victory.” Lean on ‘Victory.’ Make it a guide word, make it a precious word. I don’t know what you are, who you are, why you are. Don’t ask questions. Don’t do your analysis. Don’t try to solve problems. Just utter the word ‘Victory.' With just the mental utterance of this word your whole life will change. Mentally utter the word ‘Victory.’ Try it. You’ll find the strength of a hundred angels behind you." #yogibhajan #3HO #healthyhappyholy #thursdaymotivation #quote #quotestoliveby #meditation #kundalini #kundaliniyoga #ptsd #metoo #withyou #mentalhealth #igdaily #victory #authentic #wegotthis #afterthestorm #followtrain #relevanttherapy (at Santa Cruz, California)

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How could our #WCW not be this authentic beauty @lenawaithe. In world were everyone wants to be known & heard for the wrong reasons. We have been blessed w/this magnificent woman, who knows less IS more, especially when it comes to integrity. Fashion has always been about expressing yourself but these days, everyone wants to look the same. Not sure why @voguemagazine/Anna Wintour decided this year Met Gala was a good idea to show how Catholicism has influenced fashion with a “heavenly bodies”theme in wake of MeToo. Guess, this is what happens when you’re completely out of alignment w/what is actually going on in society. FASHION is still trying to have their MeToo moment but the powers that be keep shutting it down. Fashion can’t stop authenticity nor truth, Lena showed just that! Religious institutions since the beginning of time were & still are about control & suppression. Marking those who adhere to a different drum as heathens. Lena came oozing in finesse dressed in @carolinaherrera. Her collaboration with @WesGordon was on point. The rainbow cape was very similar to what the city of Philly, did last year at their Pride Parade. They added black & brown to their Rainbow Flag to bridge the gap of hate towards those of color in LBGTQIA+ community. The first city to do so. Thanks to Lena bold stance, now the world has seen this flag in all it glory (only difference is black & brown placing). There’s so much to draw from; to write about from this one awe inspiring moment & what exactly she did with such class sprinkled in panache. we let you fully come to own your conclusion. If your not following her or us, get on it. Watch The Chi @shothechi, Netflix @dearwhitepeople; besides making cheeky rebellious statements on the down low. She’s behind these two phenomenal shows (writing/producing). Opening up a window for those who don’t grow up in an urban city environment, understanding its complexity & layers of struggles and how we all use cheeky humor to normalize to get through. Thank you, Lena for all & we look forward to riding your wave of authenticity. #lenawaithe #metgala #fashiondesigner #carolinaherrera #wesgordon #lgbtqia #digitalart @starrzila (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

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How could our #WCW not be this authentic beauty @lenawaithe. In world were everyone wants to be known & heard for the wrong reasons. We have been blessed w/this magnificent woman, who knows less IS more, especially when it comes to integrity. Fashion has always been about expressing yourself but these days, everyone wants to look the same. Not sure why @voguemagazine/Anna Wintour decided this year Met Gala was a good idea to show how Catholicism has influenced fashion with a “heavenly bodies”theme in wake of MeToo. Guess, this is what happens when you’re completely out of alignment w/what is actually going on in society. FASHION is still trying to have their MeToo moment but the powers that be keep shutting it down. Fashion can’t stop authenticity nor truth, Lena showed just that! Religious institutions since the beginning of time were & still are about control & suppression. Marking those who adhere to a different drum as heathens. Lena came oozing in finesse dressed in @carolinaherrera. Her collaboration with @WesGordon was on point. The rainbow cape was very similar to what the city of Philly, did last year at their Pride Parade. They added black & brown to their Rainbow Flag to bridge the gap of hate towards those of color in LBGTQIA+ community. The first city to do so. Thanks to Lena bold stance, now the world has seen this flag in all it glory (only difference is black & brown placing). There’s so much to draw from; to write about from this one awe inspiring moment & what exactly she did with such class sprinkled in panache. we let you fully come to own your conclusion. If your not following her or us, get on it. Watch The Chi @shothechi, Netflix @dearwhitepeople; besides making cheeky rebellious statements on the down low. She’s behind these two phenomenal shows (writing/producing). Opening up a window for those who don’t grow up in an urban city environment, understanding its complexity & layers of struggles and how we all use cheeky humor to normalize to get through. Thank you, Lena for all & we look forward to riding your wave of authenticity. #lenawaithe #metgala #fashiondesigner #carolinaherrera #wesgordon #lgbtqia #digitalart @starrzila (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)

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"We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness." #ThichNhatHanh Gonna sleep on this #wordporn what are thoughts you, sleep on? #instashare #igshare #tellme #fridayfeeling #fridayfeels #followme #newjourney #igdaily #igers #igaddict #instawellness #meditation #kindness #thankyoujesus #inspire #learn #truth #magic #illusions #lovedrunk #picoftheday #bestoftheday #photographer #nyc #cloudporn #mirrors #tuesdaymotivation #itsonus #metoo #follow

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Trauma, including one-time, multiple, or long-lasting repetitive events, affects everyone differently. Some individuals may clearly display criteria associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but many more individuals will exhibit resilient responses or brief subclinical symptoms or consequences that fall outside of diagnostic criteria. The impact of trauma can be subtle, insidious, or outright destructive. How an event affects an individual depends on many factors, including characteristics of the individual, the type and characteristics of the event(s), developmental processes, the meaning of the trauma, and sociocultural factors. Remember, there are tons of support services, many are free. It’s ok, to feel and your feelings are always valid but don’t allow negative feelings to shape you, as they also shape your environment & everything you do. Don’t forget to hit the follow button, after your squirrel moment. And thou you might not being going through something, someone else is, so start the practice of selflessness, it helps many heal. #soulsearching #sundaymood #metoo #withyou #itsonus #ptsd #soul #darkness #monsters #yournotalone #yougotthis #artoftheday #artist #image @starrzila #ff #regram (at Heaven On Earth.)

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May fourth be with you. In honor of #StarWarsDay we remember this bold, vivacious women, who’s sharp tongue & wit is surely missed. In 2000, Carrie Fisher was told by longtime, writer friend Heather Ross, that an Oscar-winning Hollywood producer (not Harvey) this unnamed individual picked Heather up for what was ostensibly a business dinner, but quickly became something else when the producer pushed her against the car seat and held her down. Heather got out the situation but told Carrie. Two weeks later Carrie showed up at Sony Studios and hand delivered to his office a Tiffany’s box with a white bow & inside was a cow tongue from Jerry’s Famous Deli in Westwood with a note that said, ‘If you ever touch my darling Heather or any other woman again, the next delivery will be something of yours in a much smaller box!’’ Still curious on who the producer is? everyone one needs Carrie Fisher in their corner, are you someone’s Carrie Fisher? Don’t forget to hit the follow button on your way out. #maythe4th #maythe4thbewithyou #metoo #itonus #withyou #yositecreo #carriefisher #princessleia #starwars #starwarsday #igdaily #fbf #rosearmy #bebold #bebrave #artoftheday #digitalart #artist @starrzila (at New York, New York)

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May fourth be with you. In honor of Star Wars we look about & remember this bold, vivacious women, who sharp tongue & wit is surely missed. In 2000, Carrie Fisher was told by longtime, writer friend Heather Ross, that an Oscar-winning Hollywood producer (not Harvey) this unnamed individual picked Ross up for what was ostensibly a business dinner, but quickly became something else when the producer pushed her against the car seat and held her down. Heather got out the situation but told Carrie. Two weeks later Carrie showed up at Sony Studios and hand delivered to his office a Tiffany’s box with a white bow & inside was a cow tongue from Jerry’s Famous Deli in Westwood with a note that said, ‘If you ever touch my darling Heather or any other woman again, the next delivery will be something of yours in a much smaller box!’’ Still curious on who the producer is? everyone one needs Carrie Fisher in their corner, are you someone’s Carrie Fisher? Don’t forget to hit the follow button on your way out. #maythe4th #maythe4thbewithyou #metoo #itonus #withyou #yositecreo #carriefisher #princessleia #starwars #starwarsday #igdaily #fbf #rosearmy #bebold #bebrave #artoftheday #digitalart #artist @starrzila (at New York, New York)