Cyrus Webb reviews Demystifying Diversity

When it comes to the topic of diversity it can honestly go in so many directions. What I would say about Daralyse Lyons’ new book Demystifying Diversity: Embracing our Shared Humanity is that she strives to break it down to more than a US against THEM and see the why.

Through the interviews and her own personal observations we see how being singled out or labeled as impacted others. It also does something I wasn’t expecting. It turns the tables repeatedly on the reader, forcing us to ask what would we do or who would we be. In horrific events in history would be the one who was the oppressed or would we be the oppressor? Would we stand up for what is right or will be stay by? These questions are difficult but necessary if we are going to see things really move forward in a positive (and productive) way.

There’s another thing that Daralyse discusses in the book that is sure to step on some toes. I know it did mine. That being the words we use to categorize things, like being “good” for eating a salad or “bad” for not. The impact of what we say as well as what we do can impact the way people see themselves and feel about themselves.

Bottom line is we’re ALL a work in progress. This book challenges us to identify the work we ALL have to do and get about doing it.

Simple Serenity

978-1-61599-663-6
$16.95
Finding Joy in Your Life
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UPC: 978-1-61599-663-6
Brand: Loving Healing Press
Binding: Paperback
Audiobook: Audible, iTunes
Edition: 1st
Author: Nancy Oelklaus
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 03/01/2022

Teilhard de Chardin wrote: "Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." I believe we are there, and I want to be part of spreading the energy of love, which is a daily decision. Let the parables and exercises in Simple Serenity guide you to embrace love and joy. Readers will learn to:

  • Focus on what's really important, with the ability to "tune out" the noise
  • Commit to the patience, kindness, and forgiveness that love requires.
  • Embrace peace in all things as a way of life.
  • Allow joy to come into your heart.

"I believe that Nancy is calling us to live our life for the HIGHEST GOOD. Sit in the stillness and consider SIMPLE SERENITY for your life every single day." --Sarah Payne Naylor, author of Crossing Rough Waters

"Simple Serenity, a soft light of hope and inspiration, is to be read and re-read. Oelklaus is more than a teacher. She is a wise friend and a comfort. A treasure." --Helen Delaney, author of The Messenger

Learn more at www.NancyOelklaus.com

From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com

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