 Thanks giving: 1. public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness. 2 : the act of giving thanks. 3 : a prayer expressing gratitude.
If you were to throw a celebration for all of the goodness in your life, what would you celebrate?Â
Would it be your loved ones? Or your station in life? Your home, your career, your accomplishments?Â
Would it be the simple things like everyday moments like waking up, turning on the lights, heat and having the ability to do selfcare, dress and go about your day freely? Most everyone would say yes. As you gather this year, consider taking notice of all of the things you are grateful for. From the moment you wake until the moment you rest – take inventory of how blessed you are. This list can look different for every single person, even those living in the same home. We all see life differently. I would encourage you to take inventory of your life this week and remember why you have so much to be thankful for. Ollin Women and everyone reading this, we are grateful for you. We are grateful for your personalities, your gifts, your talents, your time, and your generosity. We are grateful we have come together as one. We are grateful for personal peace and for the parts of the world that live in peace and harmony now. We respect your leadership, your voice and your presence. Thank you for being in our lives. We are better for it. As you gather and celebrate Thanksgiving this week, remember that you can be this grateful and full of thanks every single day. There is much to celebrate in our life. This is a reminder to look at what you do have instead of what you don’t. Where you put your focus, energy goes. When you focus on what you do have, you bring more of that to you. Thank you for being a blessing in the lives of others. You are a gift. Best, Manal
About this event
Do you believe in and desire peace for yourself, your community, and the world? Want to know more about how you can be a part of the growing peace-building movement? Women are an amazing force for good! Together and independently, women are working towards peace in countless ways large and small, which all contribute towards the global good.
Spend a day learning from women who have been leading the charge for peace, and get inspired by ideas and resources you can take home and put to use right away.
Virtual and live speakers and presenters include:
Marianne Williamson, Keynote Speaker — bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Williamson has worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace.
Medea Benjamin, Guest Speaker — co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange. She has been an advocate for social justice for more than 40 years. She was one of 1,000 exemplary women from 140 countries nominated to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Dot Maver, Guest Speaker — founding President of the National Peace Academy USA, a co-founding board member of the Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures of Peace, and the founding executive director of the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding. Her work in education, politics and grassroots community organizing is focused on applied peacebuilding utilizing a shared responsibility and shared leadership model.
Ocala presenters and facilitators include:
Jessica McCune, Dr. Jillian Ramsammy, Dr. Manal Fakhoury, and Jessi Miller
The program will include keynote, a panel discussion, interactive workshop for all, a delicious lunch, inspiration, empowerment, education, goodies, and take-home resources.
