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Happy Mother's Day : Tribute to Mothers & Mother Nature : (by deZengo)

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OM Times Health & Wellness Editorial – BCABPP

It’s hard to believe another month has come and gone!  Where oh where does the time go when you’re having fun?  Technically, time is the same whether we enjoy it or not, so why not embrace each moment as an adventure to create fun or at least something positive from each experience?  Being conscious and aware in each moment we are granted an opportunity to take those metaphorical “lemons” and create “lemonade!”   Some situations are easier to recognize than others, but I believe that we have the ability to create change with (IN) that ultimately create change that ripples (OUT)ward.

What if you were told you had breast cancer?  Would you be able to stop in that moment and breath, rather than allow fear to run rampant?  Looking for a way to not only get through it, but rise above it?   There is no doubt we all have the potential, but until tested we never know our inner strength and in what way the creative, divine, universal force can masterfully use “each” situation to create something beautiful and inspirational.

Recently I had the pleasure to connect virtually with a group of visionary artists, photographer(s), and breast cancer survivors working on an ARTivism Project that I fell in love with.  The dots leading up to the connection are mildly entertaining, but the story caught my attention and inspired me.  Unless you knew my previous 50 years you cannot appreciate the distance beyond my “box” I have walked.  My navigational beacon (heart) directs me to the project.

What I continue to see are individuals committed to using their pain & adversity to create something amazing!  The Breast Cancer Awareness Body Paint Project (BCABPP) incorporates the survivor’s story and message into the painting.  What makes the project so unique is the human canvas being used.  Real women with real scars and real stories have the opportunity to share their story of survival through a beautiful work of art.  Currently, the project is being censored on Facebook as offensive or pornographic in nature.  You will have the opportunity to read more about this project a little further in the magazine and make your own determination.

This month look for your opportunity.  When you find the situation that you feel is impossible to create something positive from remember that in changing your perception of the world, you change the world.  ~deZengo

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

- Margaret Mead.

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We made a "mini" announcement within our community at OM Times Magazineabout being selected to participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project (BCABPP). Our focus is on the Perfect Imperfections! We use design elements, patterns, and a few little tricks to create designs that are truly "Visionary and Art!" We are a grass roots team - and need your help. We don't just need money, we need photographers to help us catalog the pieces, promotion, and love! For now - consider giving your finger that extra workout and share some

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Celebrate Love Your Body Day!

Celebrate Love Your Body Day! Wednesday, October 19 NOW Foundation celebrates another year in our campaign to educate and encourage women and girls to say "no" to negative stereotypes and "yes" to awareness, health and a positive body image. Our Love Your Body Campaign continues to counter unrealistic beauty standards, gender stereotypes and sometimes harmful images imposed by media and advertisers with a simple but powerful message to women and girls -- Love Your Body.

NOW Foundation celebrates another year in our campaign to educate and encourage women and girls to say "no" to negative stereotypes and "yes" to awareness, health and a positive body image. Our Love Your Body Campaign continues to counter unrealistic beauty standards, gender stereotypes and sometimes harmful images imposed by media and advertisers with a simple but powerful message to women and girls -- Love Your Body.

Take action! Here are five ideas to get you started:

1. Write a blog post for our Love Your Body Day Blog Carnival. Got something to say about body image? We would love to have as many voices as possible, including yours.

2. Speak up and speak out about body image -- on camera! Help lead the discussion on body image by recording a video and posting it on YouTube as part of Let's Talk About It, a project of NOW Foundation's Love your Body Campaign.

3. Get social and spread the word! Tweet body-positive statements using the #lybd hashtag. Add the Love Your Body Day twibbon to your twitter and make it your Facebook profile picture to show support. Or, RSVP on Facebook to our Love Your Body Day event.

4. Learn more about NOW Foundation's Love Your Body Campaign. Explore the website, and take action using the many ideas featured there.

5. Support the Love Your Body Campaign with a tax-deductible donation. A gift of any amount will be appreciated -- every dollar counts! Your contribution will help promote realistic and positive representations of women and girls in the media.

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An all Breast Cancer Survivor project for awareness, fundraising, inspiration and healing worldwide. 

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The Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project (BCAPP) is an ongoing series designed and created to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer causes. Meet the founders and learn more about the project on this episode of ArtStreet!

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A fusion of yoga styles & flavors with a Southern twist.  Our goal is to bring your inner GURU forth and teach that connection.

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A holistic green eZine with a spiritual, self-growth perspective for the conscious community.

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To get involved, information on getting a free consultation, purchases - please follow the link above.  

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Our friends from Home GROWN Yoga Totes & Accessories are sharing the ride!

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We made a "mini" announcement within our community at OM Times Magazine about being selected to participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness Body Painting Project (BCABPP). Our focus is on the Perfect Imperfections! We use design elements, patterns, and a few little tricks to create designs that are truly "Visionary and Art!" We are a grass roots team - and need your help. We don't just need money, we need photographers to help us catalog the pieces, promotion, and love! For now - consider giving your finger that extra workout and share some

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“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,

the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years."  ~Audrey Hepburn

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