An Overactive Mind

Aspiring to make our world a better place through imagery, actions, and words that inspire.

[justme62]

Do what makes you happy now

[humanrightsconnected]

Nigeria Bans Female Genital Mutilation: African Powerhouse Sends ‘Powerful Signal’ About FGM With New Bill

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill criminalizing female genital mutilation (FGM), which is considered a violation of the human rights of girls and women. This move is being hailed as an important step for Africa’s most populous country, and experts hope it will have a ripple effect on the 26 other African nations that have significant populations of women who undergo the practice. Yet the International Center for Research on Women cautions, “ending violence against women and girls requires investment, not just laws written in statute books… we must emphasize community engagement, with a view towards shifting social norms, as a critical component of the eradication of FGM.”

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[survivor-nmdv]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will leave psychological wounds that will never heal.

Verbal abuse is domestic violence. 

[bryantmcgill]

What you talk about you anchor yourself to, so if you want to change your life — change your dialogue.

Bryant McGill (via bryantmcgill)

[gomcgill]

Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.

Paramahansa Yogananda (via mysimplereminders)

[high-like-in-aquarius]

[profeminist]

Source

[nubbsgalore]

photos for the laia foundation by pep avila in vedanthanga, a village in the indian state of tamil nadu, where most residents are dalits, or those who are traditionally regarded in the caste system as untouchables. 

though ‘untouchability’ is barred in india’s constitution, dalits (which translates as broken or crushed) remain an ostracized community in vedanthanga, prevented from owning land and forced to work jobs other castes see as beneath them. 

the laia foundation, founded after the 2004 tsunami, works with the dalits of vedanthanga, contributing to their social and economic development through educational, health and women’s empowerment projects.

[islandharmony]

If you are frightened to move beyond what you already know, how will your soul ever grow? You truly learn when the unknown is explored.

Awakened Vibrations (via islandharmony)

[gardenia-mae]

Gardenias in the rain How they flourish through the pain Holding sanctuary to feed Soaking up what they need Their scent is a stain So hard to attain They thrive through weeds Reaching up to be freed

Gardenias In The Rain (via gardenia-mae)

[survivor-nmdv]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will leave psychological wounds that will never heal.

Verbal abuse is domestic violence. 

[gomcgill]

Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.

Iyanla Vanzant (via mysimplereminders)

[kidpres]

A fascinating look at some of the children who were part of history in Selma, 1965: on.mash.to/1EzOO1H 

[fer1972]

Timenauts by Paula Braconnot (Artist on tumblr)

[liberatingreality]

Loyal to no oppressor, nor obedient to their laws.

[liberatingreality]

As you sow in your subconscious mind, so shall you reap in your body and environment. Whatever your conscious mind assumes and believes to be true, your subconscious mind will accept and bring to pass. Whatever you habitually think sinks into the subconscious. The subconscious is the seat of the emotions and is a creative mind. Once subconscious accepts an idea, it begins to execute it. Whatever you feel is true, your subconscious will accept and bring forth into experience.

Jane Roberts (via liberatingreality)

[leonardodavinci-art]

I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

Leonardo da Vinci (via leonardodavinci-art)