Confidence over Insecurity

Don't project your insecurities onto someone else. Maybe it's not that they think they are too this or that, it's that you're uncomfortable with who they are and what they represent.

I saw a television show this weekend where a group of women attacked and disliked another woman because her aproach to life and values were different than theirs. "She thinks she's too good for us. She's too quiet. She doesn't hang out with us all the time. She's a goody two-shoes." They felt this way because she did not like the same things they liked. She expressed opinions that were different from the group's opinions. So, naturally she became a target.

As adults and women, we have to be careful that we don't go through life constantly playing middle school games. Let people be who they are. That's a sign of maturity. If you are uncomfortable with who they are, check yourself first. Have the courage to do this as an individual away from the group. It maybe that her example will help you find the confidence to be more of who you really want to be rather than always fitting into the questionable expectations of the group.

Prayers for 9-11

Today we pray for the families of those lost on September 11th eleven years ago. We pray that today the memories of your loved ones brings you greater joy than the grief of their loss.

We also pray for those heroes who responded to the emergencies associated with the tragedies in New York City, Arlington, Virginia and Shanksville, Pennsylvania whose lives are forever changed.

We will remember you and never forget!

9/11 Tribute--We Honor You...You'll Never Walk Alone

WOMEN AT LIBERTY & Women History Makers-DC, MD, & VA 

honor the memory

of all those who lost their lives in the tragedies that occurred on September 11, 2001 in 

New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. 

We also celebrate the contributions of those who courageously responded to and guided the United States through an unprecedented time of mourning and recovery.  

Special Blog: Motivational Moments & Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Dedication

8/26/11 UPDATE:  After consultation with the National Park Service and FEMA, the Washington DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation announced in a Press Conference on August 25 that the official Dedication Ceremony has been postponed in the interest of public safety and the expectation of Hurricane Irene scheduled to hit the Washington, D.C. metro area this weekend.  The Friday and Saturday morning Prayer Service will proceed as scheduled.  For more information, see:  

FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO DEDICATION DAY PLANS

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial--Stone of Hope
Washington, D.C. (Picture taken 8/22/2011)

Happy Thursday All!

     I hope that you are getting a chance to really enjoy the last days of Summer.  Here in Washington, D.C., we are happy to report that we all survived the strongest earthquake to hit the area in 100 years. As one who grew up in California and has experienced earthquakes before, I have to admit that this was a pretty substantial event.

     Additionally, our area is preparing for the official dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial on this Sunday, August 28, which is also the 48^th Anniversary of the 1963 March On Washington.  Are you coming?  The excitement meter is off the charts for this historic event and the city is welcoming guests and participants from near and far, including Former Atlanta Mayor and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young, Roland Martin of CNN & TV One, Congressman John Lewis, Stevie Wonder, India Arie, Brian Williams of NBC, Soledad O’Brien of CNN, Gwen Ifill of PBS, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Latrice Pace, Shirley Murdock, and the lists goes on and on. 

     There are a hosts of events including a Public Expo at the Washington Convention Center, go to www.dedicatethedream.org to see how you can participate.  Join us in praying that Hurricane Irene will behave herself so that we can enjoy a beautiful day on the Mall.  The National Park Service and the King National Memorial Foundation has said that they will make a decision about the Dedication Events on Friday afternoon, so if you are planning to attend, check www.dedicatethedream.org for up-to-date details. You can also make donations, buy tickets to the Gala or buy memorabilia at this website.

     Lastly, I have shared one of my cellphone pictures from an impromptu visit to the King Memorial on this past Monday evening, the official opening day.  I’ll post more pictures on Women History Makers-DC,MD, & VA Facebook page.  Also, I will be sharing a surprise about the Sunday events via Twitter this weekend so be sure to follow @womenatliberty or like the Women History Makers-DC, MD, & VA Facebook page.

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MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT

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The Most Beautiful Discovery...Elizabeth Foley

The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.   -- Elizabeth Foley

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Leadership Tuesdays!

Leadership Tuesdays’ goal is to provide a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders.

The regular WOMEN AT LIBERTY's Leadership Tuesdays feature will return on September 6.  To view past features on Ursula Burns of Xerox, Shelly Lazarus of Ogilvy, Mellody Hobson of Ariel Investments, Debra Lee of BET, Donna Karan, and more,  click here.  

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WOMEN AT LIBERTY Blog 8-12-11

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT

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Keep Faith With Life...Madeleine Albright

"I was taught to strive not because there were any guarantees of success but because the act of striving is in itself the only way to keep faith with life." 
--Madeleine Albright

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Donna Karan, Fashion Designer

"For me fashion is caring and sharing with another human being", said Fashion Designer Donna Karan.  In this video Ms. Karan talks with the Washington Post's Ned Martel about the feminine instinct, the value that can be derived from collaboration, and her philanthropy efforts.  She highlights her business' approach to responding to the AIDS epidemic and the Haiti earthquake.

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