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Can we end hate and discrimination? And can we all learn to have acceptance for one another?
That is what Yvonne and Rich Dutra-St. John, co-Founders of Challenge Day and the Be the Change Movement; have dedicated over 20 years of their lives to do. Their vision is to create a world where everyone feels safe, loved, and celebrated. Yvonne and Rich believe this vision is completely attainable if we all have the courage to learn to love and accept ourselves, look through the eyes of compassion and respect, and to live our lives in service to others.
Through thought-provoking games, activities, and discussions, Challenge Day provides participants with tools to break down the walls of separation and isolation and build new levels of respect and communication. Students and adults leave Challenge Day inspired and empowered to become leaders in their schools and communities and to Be the Change they wish to see in the world.
Borrowing the words of Mahatma Gandhi, the Be the Change Movement challenges everyone to, “be the change we wish to see in the world.” Yvonne and Rick’s mission is to inspire people to be the change they wish to see in the world, starting with ourselves, through compassion and service using the formula for change – NOTICE, CHOOSE, and ACT.
NOTICE what’s happening in the world around us
CHOOSE how we want things to be and to find our passion and purpose for living
ACT by committing to do at least one intentional positive act of change each day with the goal of contributing to betterment of the planet and its people
Watch this This Emmy Award winning Documentary, hosted by Leeza Gibbons, and features Challenge Day’s founders Rich and Yvonne St. John-Dutra. It will inspire you and it can change you.
Cross the line and you will see that we all the same….
To learn more about Challenge Day, go to www.challengeday.org
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
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Gio - You always over deliver. I love how you break things down to the simple. Notice - change - act. Thank you for bringing this to my attention
Wow, this is really great stuff. Thanks, Giovanna!
Hi Drew,
I am glad you enjoyed this post.
Thank you for your comment and support.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Positively Present,
I love what these people are doing and the meaning behind it all. We can be the change!
Thanks for your comment and kind words.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Gio .. amazing film and then after school continuation. It was really good to see how one, or a few can change things and encourage others to do the same - I’m sure they’ll all be pillars of society as their years add on .. what a wonderful idea. So pleased to know about it ..
Thank you - Hilary Melton-Butcher
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Thanks for reminding us just how much power we have reguardless of what’s going on in the world. FYI I’m participating in the PB & J sandwich making and distributing this Friday in Phoenix. Thanks for that post and making me aware of a fun way to do good.
Breaking down the walls that stand between us, whether real or invented, is key for humanity to progress and our society to embrace the fact that we’re all in the same family. Thanks for this!
I also believe that this is attainable. Many times I have stood against racism and the like. I envision a world where no one will care who, what or if you worship, the color of your skin or where you are from.
I heard once that “What we resist, persists” and I wonder if we can help bring this about by focusing our energies on how we want things to be, more so than focusing on how we do not want things to be.
Thank you for putting this article “out there’!
Love this. It really is quite simple is it not? We can be the peace that we desire, we can end the hate, it has to start with each of us. Let there be peace and let it begin with me …
Hello Giovanna,
It is good to know that one person can make a change in the world if we choose to. To often we think “what can I do, I am only one person.” We can do a lot if we but think about what we can do. It might be only for our area. That can make a big difference.
Dan and Deanna “Marketing Unscrambled”
I like how we can lead change from the inside out, and from our smaller spheres of influence, to larger ones (a snowball effect.)
Hi Giovanna,
I like this part “…starting with ourselves, through compassion and service using the formula for change – NOTICE, CHOOSE, and ACT.”
The key is ourselves.
Great stuff, Giovanna. Stumbled.
Hey Giovanna,
My favorite part in the post is “taking action” We can look around and see it happen, but if we take action, we are making a difference. You say make it a daily habit, and I think this is wonderful if practiced daily, things can really start to change. Excellent Post here.
Abundance,
+Baker
Hi Hilary,
Every big change in the world started with one person at a time.
I am glad you like the story. Thank you for your comment.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Tess,
You participating in the PB&J sandwich…that is such wonderful news. It warms my heart to know good people like you out in the world doing good things.
Thank you for your comment and sharing the great news.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Mark @ Global Patriot,
Humanity…that is not only a good word, it is a great way to live.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your wisdom.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Keith,
I agree! Focus on what we want to see is much better than focus what we don’t want.
You are a wise man.
Thanks for your comment.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Mark,
Everything starts within us. If everyone on the planet act the way they wish other will, instead of worry what people are doing wrong. I think we can change the world.
Thanks for sharing your thought.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Dan & Deanna,
All it takes, is one person to get started. And the rest will follow.
Thanks for your comment and sharing your thoughts.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi J.D.
I am glad you like this post. Yes, even the smallest spheres can begin a snowball effect.
Thanks for your comment.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Arswino,
Giovanna Garcia
Each and everyone of us, holds the key to change.
Thanks for your comment and the stumble.
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
Hi Baker,
We can change the world. All it takes is a little bit everyday.
Thanks for your comment and sharing your wisdom.
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action
This is a well stated point-of-view to help us overcome discrimination, which can seem like an impossible task. Many go unaware, so noticing, I agree is a large piece to this equation. Thank you!