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Peace and Freedom Newsletter - October 2011

Published: October 7, 2011, 12 am

Revised: December 7, 2011, 06 pm

Author(s): Azim Khamisa

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Azim Khamisa's Peace and Purpose Newsletter
October 2011
A Trip "Down Under" Brings Lessons For Our Social Issues

In This Issue

Quote of the Month

Monthly Musings

Australian Itinerary

Cartoons of Fun

Featured in New Book

Products For Peace

Quick Links

Book Azim to Speak
Inspirational Products

Free Meditation Link

Calendar of Events
Previous Newsletters

Contact

E-mail

Website

(858) 452-6849

Dear Friend,

I have returned from Australia and am inspired to share a bit of what I learned there and continue the process of holding the space for peace and purpose through the processes of forgiveness, restorative justice and peacemaking.

My next ventures will be a private event in Michigan at

Starr Commonwealth children's charity, a talk at San Diego State's School of Communication mid-October and then a special Train the Trainer seminar at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in early November. All events can be seen on my Calendar of Events link at left.

Uniting with you on the journey,

~ Azim N. Khamisa

OTHER LINKS:

For Azim's Facebook link, click HERE.
For Tariq Khamisa Foundation link, click HERE.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.

~ Thomas Jefferson

AZIM'S MONTHLY MUSINGS

A Trip To Australia Brings Awareness & Healing

On a fifth annual trip to Australia, I had the opportunity to speak with those brothers and sisters who live "down under" proving once again, no matter the nationality, or continent, or community, everyone wants the same thing:peace and purpose.

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With my partner Ples Felix, I spoke at a variety of venues, mostly schools and community locales (Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth). On my tour through the lovely country, I was also was able to bring my "Passionate Performance Model" to a management leadership team, as well as hold council with Australian Government Agencies in order to bring forgiveness process, as well as the CANEI Intervention programdesigned to rehabilitate youth offenders. There were plenty of moving interactions as evidenced by some of the testimonials we received from students we touched. Yet, with all busy scheduling, what was the biggest take away for me?

Answer: the way the Australian Government handles its social issues, as opposed to the manner in which our own country does.

In Australia, the Government takes the responsibility to provide support for the country's social issues, such as violence, gangs, homeless,etc. In our United States, such responsibility has been burdened on the nonprofit organizations, which provide the work needed to address similar social issues.

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What I know as founder of two nonprofit organizations, the current economic environment in the USA is quite brutal, and many nonprofits - relying heavily on donors - have gone out of business. In San Diego, 23,000 nonprofits have shrunk to 9,000 because they could not function without financial resources. TKFtoo has had to downsize the work it is doing in the social arena as a result of shrinking monetary support. Fortunately TKF will survive and continue its good works, and this is a blessing. However, the basic landscape forces Government Agencies to provide the needed services that were being provided by nonprofits.

On the other side of the globe, the Australia country does a much better job at providing necessary resources. It too has a healthy nonprofit sector, but I believe the Australian Government has more commitment and compassion for the needy. I realize I may be coming off as a socialist, yet this is not the case.

It is about human dignity. I do believe that everyone wants to better their lot in life. Even the disadvantaged do but they don't know how. We must provide the solution. The biggest resource we have is the propensity in the needy folks to better their life situation, NOT the assistance we provide. The disadvantaged simply do not have the tools. It is our responsibility as responsible, socially conscious and caring citizen to provide these tools so they can become contributing members of our society.

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I am so grateful for Azim and Ples' strength, courage and initiative to stand up in front of hundreds of people and tell such a traumatic story to deepen our understanding of violence and hope for peace. Their story makes so many things in life seem irrelevant and insignificant; such as arguments with siblings, stressing about homework and worrying over things like formal dresses. They really made me put my life into perspective, and I'm very grateful for that.

- Testimonial from Trinity College Student

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It is important that we address these socials challenges is a healthy way. I do believe a public/private nonprofit partnership is the way to move forward in a meaningful way.Nonprofits are far more efficient in delivering services than government agencies, but it is critical that government support worthy nonprofits. We must look at that especially in these times when many have gone out of business and have left many deserving cases out in the cold. Australia, in my humble opinion, is doing a better job. We can learn from them.

As we move forward, let's keep in mind the serious challenges we face in our social arenas. Yes we are brilliant when it comes to making money, creating new technologies and new health sciences. So why are we failing at our social responsibility? Why can't we also be brilliant at creating social solutions that rival our technological, economic and health platforms?

Answers to these questions will lead to solutions for peace, prosperity and purpose for us all.

Many Blessings,

Azim N. Khamisa

THE AUSTRALIAN TRIP ITINERARY

Brisbane and Adelaide presenting to over 2,000
A full-day workshop for the Trinity CollegeLeadership Team
Community forum, "A Roadmap to Peace"
Meetings held with government departments, to negotiate bringing restorative programs for youth offenders
Four presentations at Scots Church, Seymour College
A powerful presentation "Suicide: Forgiving Self, Forgiving Other"
More presentations in Perth

CARTOONS OF FUN AND FOLLY

AZIM FEATURED IN NEW BOOK

Let it Begin With Me Features 21 Voices of Peace

Azim Khamisa is featured in a new book called, Let It Begin with Me. The book - featuring 21 interviews with scientists, CEOs, spiritual teachers and even a military strategist - explores the possibility of world peace as an attainable goal. Some of the other contributors are:

Edgar Mitchell, Apollo astronaut, shares his perspective from viewing the Earth from space.
Howard Martin, from the Institute of HeartMath, looks at the science of inner peace, and the real world implications of "beginning within."
B.J. Dohrman, founder of CEO Space, discusses what we can do in the business community to shift our paradigm from competition to collaboration.

You'll also find inspiring ideas for enriching your spiritual practice, creating your own definition of peace, and discovering ways to make a difference in your community and in the world.

http://www.LetItBeginWithMeBook.com

PRODUCTS FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY

Twin Pack of Azim's First Two Books

Azim Khamisa
combines his award-winning bookFrom Murder to Forgiveness with his second book,From Forgiveness to Fulfillment

in a special price for online purchases.

Both tell the powerful story of forgiveness, as Azim starts and then continues his journey - from the murder of his only son, to the partnership with the murderer's grandfather, to the visit with his son's murderer, to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, a foundation, named in honor of his son, that is helping children choose a path of nonviolence and peace.

ONLINE SALE - On Azim's Site
Retail $40 / Online Price $29
Click HERE.

For all Items in Store, click HERE.

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