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Re: AWID : : How do you ensure your self care and contribute to a culture of collective wellbeing in you movement?

Akhila — Wed, 11 May 2016 09:43:44 -0000

Having a supportive workplace and a team spirit in engaging in activism makes a big difference. If you know those you are working with are supporting you in your work and personal endeavors, and "have your back," it's easier to be energized in doing human rights work. Having an open environment where people feel free to discuss stresses and to communicate freely is incredibly helpful. It's also important to encourage your fellow activists to take time off and take a break when things get intense, and create a culture where that is OK and supported.

Re: Travel Style + A Giveaway

Akhila — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:23:59 -0000

Love the suitcase, so cute and useful. I'm following on IG.

Re: A Shopping Challenge + Giveaway

Akhila — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:48:58 -0000

I absolutely love that outfit! Will have to stop by H&M to find that dress!

Re: Win a FREE Pair of $400 Leather Boots!

Akhila — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:03:51 -0000

So cute! I would wear them with a sweater dress, tights, and a scarf!

Re: Franish: beauty tuesday: amika perk up dry shampoo (+ giveaway!)

Akhila — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:38:40 -0000

I would sleep in for sure!

Re: Burgundy Lace Skirt and Giveaway!

Akhila — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:55:39 -0000

These are great! I love the Berkeley necklace. So classic!

Re: cute & little | Dallas Fashion Blog: Plaid Layering + Spanx Coated Jeans // $120 Giveaway!

Akhila — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:03:27 -0000

I would buy this beige colored plaid dress that I saw, which looks super cute! I would also buy this plaid waterfall-style sweater.

Re: Dew Puff Review + Giveaway

Akhila — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:17:34 -0000

Completed these steps! Thank you!

Re: When I was 24

Akhila — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 10:04:41 -0000

What a beautiful post, Allison - I totally connect with this because possibly the hardest thing for me at this stage in my life (I'm 24 right now!) is learning to think with my heart and be willing to follow what it says and take risks - rather than think with my head and be risk averse and want to follow that traditional path. I have to say, I really struggle with it. Your words are comforting!

Re: Summer Reading: Notes on Books I Loved

Akhila — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 08:55:29 -0000

Ah, I see. Let me know what you think :)

Re: Summer Reading: Notes on Books I Loved

Akhila — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:13:37 -0000

Here is the link to Kindle version: http://www.amazon.com/Yes-M...

Re: Summer Reading: Notes on Books I Loved

Akhila — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 18:02:45 -0000

Thank you for reading! I'm focusing on women's rights and feminist theory so i loved that book. In fact, it does have a Kindle edition because I read it on my Kindle. So check that out.

Re: Salone Stories: a country of contradictions?

Akhila — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:22:36 -0000

Well, it's good to have you back finally! :) And I definitely agree with the single story problem!

Re: Summer Reading: Notes on Books I Loved

Akhila — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 00:00:42 -0000

Thank you Roxanne, some of these were recommended by you and your lovely list :) I am so thankful for the downtime this summer and for being able to read so many books on my wishlist for a long time! I am with you there - it is one more thing I am going to miss once school begins again!

Re: Summer Reading: Notes on Books I Loved

Akhila — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:31:11 -0000

Looking forward to seeing what you think of these books - agreed, Day of Honey was simply beautiful and one of my highlights of the summer. It definitely made me so hungry-- and I am yet to try Lebanese food!

Shantaram is absolutely incredible, and one of my favorite books of all time. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Re: Salone Stories: a country of contradictions?

Akhila — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:28:48 -0000

Thank you Nathalie (it's great to hear from you again!). Absolutely agree-- rather than simplifying poverty and creating false dichotomies, I think it is so important to move beyond the 'single story' we are often presented with to reach a place of greater complexity. Through this rich complexity, we can design better solutions. And by recognizing the interconnectedness of everything, I feel we can do a lot better, acting out of empathy rather than misplaced pity.

Re: Salone Stories: Life in the village

Akhila — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:44:47 -0000

Thank you :)

Re: Salone Stories: Justice and Conflict in Sierra Leone

Akhila — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:42:12 -0000

Thank you Roxanne, and your dispatches have been incredible so far. I've enjoyed following your work and life in Colombia - it looks really incredible. Can't wait to have some tea with you soon as you arrive back in Boston (so soon!) and discuss more!

Re: Salone Stories: Justice and Conflict in Sierra Leone

Akhila — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:41:22 -0000

Thank you so much Kat, I really appreciate it :)

Re: Salone Stories: Justice and Conflict in Sierra Leone

Akhila — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 20:41:13 -0000

Thank you so much Sarah, for reading, for the kind words!

Re: Salone Stories: a country of contradictions?

Akhila — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:56:13 -0000

Thank you so much Sarah! I appreciate it :) It's interesting to recognize similarities that you may never have observed before.

Re: A mindset of service

Akhila — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:50:35 -0000

Thank you so much Geet, and I completely agree. I'm looking forward to yet another great learning and working experience. Thanks again for stopping by!

Re: How to leap despite fear

Akhila — Mon, 27 May 2013 18:10:22 -0000

Definitely agree - I think that's a great point. I also love the "Obituary test" which never fails to inspire me!

Re: Lessons from Jacqueline Novogratz

Akhila — Sat, 25 May 2013 22:52:32 -0000

Definitely - I think that engaging in policy is a must for social enterprise or businesses aiming to sell items at a low, and affordable price to the poor. I wonder if social enterprises themselves can engage in advocacy to lobby governments to provide these things as a matter of right. It seems to go against an organization's incentives, since they have an incentive to continue making money and profiting- and won't profit if the government provides health care or clean water for free. Hopefully, as social enterprises, they can look beyond the profit and to a long term solution as well.

I also love what you're saying - maybe governments can engage social enterprises to provide the services, but ensure they are ultimately free for the people? I don't know if governments are behind due to lack of infrastructure, or lack of funding. If it's the latter, the problem may be more difficult to fix.

Re: Stories of Conflict and Love: Resurfacing: Lessons of a graduate school spring

Akhila — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:46:19 -0000

So poetic Roxanne, and I can empathize with a lot of what you are going through! Graduate school can be exhilarating, but as we are discovering new passions and pathways of work that differ from what we did before, it can also bring about that feeling of not really feeling grounded, of not really knowing the next step. And that can make it harder to be truly present, I've found. Somehow, I think being abroad demands that kind of mindful presence -- all the challenges of daily life (and the new, exciting parts!) take up much of your mental space. Here, in the US, I find that it's harder to focus on the present. And easier to focus on that 'next step.'