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A Remedy for Political Incivility

February 8, 2017 by Virginia Swain

As I observe the lack of civility and destabilization in local and international political life, I remember Lee Atwater. Chief political advisor to ... Read more

Filed Under: Spirituality

Spiritual Emergency

November 21, 2016 by Virginia Swain

“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.”  Rumi “What profit is there in gaining the whole world if you lose or forfeit yourself in the ... Read more

Filed Under: Book Chapters, Spirituality

The Hopi Prophecy delivered at the UN General Assembly 12-10-92

November 21, 2016 by Virginia Swain

In 1992, I attended the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, popularly known as the Earth Summit. I was ... Read more

Filed Under: Book Chapters, Spirituality

The Spiral is a Symbol for My Soul Journey

November 21, 2016 by Virginia Swain

The spiral is a theme in my life right now. The spiral is a symbol for my soul journey. The soul is that part of me that is eternal and lives forever. ... Read more

Filed Under: Book Chapters, Restoring Faith

Yes, you matter Grace

November 6, 2015 by Virginia Swain

I held one of Grace's hands, Virginia held the other.  We headed down the hall to see Virginia to the elevator.  She had come to my house to ... Read more

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This is My Song of All the Nations

May 15, 2015 by Virginia Swain

To restore faith in humanity and build trust in local and global society, I join with others with my soul song, Finlandia's Song of All the Nations.  ... Read more

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We the Peoples have Yet to Speak

February 19, 2015 by Virginia Swain

Many Americans think the United Nations is impotent, not realizing that if we want to change the UN it has to be done through each country—especially ... Read more

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We are the ones we've been waiting for

October 29, 2014 by Virginia Swain

"We are the ones we've been waiting for," said Thomas Banyanca, the Hopi Elder, as he delivered the Hopi Prophecy at the United Nations on December ... Read more

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A September 11, 2001 Memory on 9/11/14

September 11, 2014 by Virginia Swain

When on September 11, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. I was ordered by a security guard to leave the conference room I was in at the United Nations, and I realized ... Read more

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Dear Friends of Restoring Faith in Humanity

October 23, 2013 by Virginia Swain

Have you ever despaired that one person can make a difference in a world filled with violence? Last week I presented the last 20 years of my work at ... Read more

Filed Under: Blog Post, Event Tagged With: adults, child-life qualities, children, leadership, reconciliation, restoring faith in humanity

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