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Peace and Freedom Newsletter - July 2008

POST: Peace and Freedom Newsletter - July 2008

Published: July 1, 2008, 12 am
Revised: April 3, 2009, 02 am
Author(s): Azim Khamisa
Topics: Newsletter

Dear Friend,

Happy 4th of July everyone. Over 230 years ago, a nation was established that promised life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We celebrate freedom today. May we soon and every day celebrate peace as well. Enjoy our latest newsletter - one that includes a notice of our new line of DVD's and CDs, as well as the good news of an Emmy Award. Here's to all of our peace and freedom.

    ~ Azim N. Khamisa

 

Azim's Monthly Musings
Let us Celebrate and Reclaim all Freedoms

"One does not sell the land people walk on." 
        ~ Crazy Horse, September 23, 1875

As we celebrate Independence Day in the United States - an independence which, interesting to note, was won with violence - I cannot help but reflect on my recent visit to Rapid City, South Dakota where I gave the closing keynote address at the annual Reclaiming Youth International (RYI) conference (www.reclaiming.com). 

I serve on the board of this wonderful organization and was inducted as its Treasurer this year. One of the highlights of this conference is ceremony for the Spirit of Crazy Horse Award given to an honored recipient. The ceremony is held at the site where the Crazy Horse Memorial is being carved out into a mountain not far from Mount Rushmore, the home of the five sculpted US Presidents. The Crazy Horse Memorial is much larger than the Mount Rushmore memorial, as all five President faces would fit in the face of Crazy Horse. Additionally, Crazy Horse has an arm outstretched (measuring 236 feet) as he rides a galloping horse. He points to the valley beyond, the inscription reading: "My land is where my people lie buried." A monument that fills me with tears.


What can we learn from our First Nation?

The "wisdom tradition" emanating from the First Nation tribes is amazing. As a student of world tradition, I am fascinated by the Circle of Courage (COC) program developed by RYI from this tradition. The COC program - supporting youth who are disenfranchised and suffering in the system - is based on a circle with four quadrants. The quadrants are arranged in a format as follows:
  1. First Quadrant:  When a child is born and in its infancy, it needs:BELONGING.
  2. Second Quadrant:  When a child reaches adolescence, it needs to learn:MASTERY.
  3. Third Quadrant:  When a child reaches adulthood, it needs to learn: INDEPENDENCE.
  4. Fourth Quadrant:  In post adulthood, as one grows older, we need to learn to give back in: GENEROSITY.
Here is a philosophy showing how we may role model the rich lessons from the wisdom tradition of our First Nation and acknowledge and thank them for their gifts and the lessons they have taught us. 

So, on our Independence Day let us all say a prayer ... for all the souls of all First Nation ancestors who lie buried and pray that their souls rest in eternal peace. Let us also send a prayer of gratitude for the profound wisdom tradition, born to these amazing humans who so worshiped our planet.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Independence Day celebration. 
 
Many Blessings,
Azim N. Khamisa

The TKF Story - Emmy Winner!
  
Documentary of TKF wins Local Emmy Award


Congratulations! "Conflict, Unity and Love: The TKF Story" was awarded an Emmy Award for documentary excellence at the 34th Annual Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards. The documentary features Azim and Ples and outlines the creation of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation. Congratulations to filmmaker Ken Kebow (pictured here with son) on the award.

TAPESTRY SETS NOW AVAILABLE - NEW DVDs and CDs 
The Compilations Bring the Best of Azim's Talks
A Collage of Inspiration on the Path of Peace
TAPESTRY - AUDIO and DVD SERIES

tapestryCollecting his best audios and videos into special packages, watch or listen as Azim delivers the message of peace. For the video series, Azim delivers a keynote address for a large corporation, speaks before young adults at a Juvenile Hall, addresses an International Conference on Peace, and offers an introduction to the story behind TKF. For the audio series, Azim gives a one-on-one interview, delivers a keynote address and talks of his time with the Dalai Lama. 

For Purchase, click HERE


FORGIVENESS BOOKS

Following up Azim's award-winning "From Murder to Forgiveness" published in 1998, the highly anticipated sequel "From Forgiveness to Fulfillment" was published November 2007. This is the exciting next chapter in the evolution of a man not only healing his heart but also helping to heal the wounds of a society.

Purchase the 2-Pack - Buy Both Books and Save!

    - From Murder to Forgiveness - $19.95 
    - From Forgiveness to Fulfillment - 19.95
    - Buy both for $29.95 and save!

Purchase online HERE.


UPDATE ON THIRD BOOK

Already, Azim Khamisa's third book "Bounce Back; The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit" - to be published February 2009 by Random House - is being promoted on Amazon. See more HERE

Call Out for Artists - Send us Your Peace Piece
New Peace Poster to be Created Using Your Art
Azim Khamisa is creating a poster that will hold a message of peace for the world. We need artwork to go along with this message. If you have some art to contribute, please send us your creation. Basically, the image should convey the qualities of peace, freedom and forgiveness in some way, shape or form. Can be simple. No age limitations on this. The top two chosen will be offered a prize.

For More Details, click HERE

 

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