Grandmother Power

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October 23, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace My generation is now the door to memory. That is why I am remembering. - Joy Harjo - Grandmother Power Across the world, grandmothers are keepers of tradition and leaders of change. In families and communities battling discrimination, poverty, disease and death, grandmothers stand and rise as providers, healers, insurgents. They are storytellers who bridge the past and the future with wisdom and bold, creative action. This is why photojournalist Paola Gianturco has dedicated her life to documenting and advocating for women around the globe. This inspiring story tells of Gianturco's work that celebrates the life-saving activism and strength of female elders, fueled by witnessing a world that is not good enough for their grandchildren. These are the stories that we need to hear. { read more } Be The Change Reach out to an elderly woman today. Ask her to share a story from her life. Seek her guidance. Listen and be present. Share some joy. Let her know that you appreciate her. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Disease of Being Busy The Benefits of Learning to Be Kind to Yourself Our Shortened Attention Span & 3 Ways To Stay Focused Two Words That Can Change a Life How Nature Resets Our Minds and Bodies Reclaiming the Lost Art of Walking Ten Ways to Set A Positive Tone For the New Year Beannacht: A Blessing for the New Year DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,817 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More