If you live in India, or if you follow what's going on in India, you may have heard about this very important issue that has divided and brought out the country on the streets like this in a long time.
I am not going to get into any debate or agenda here, but yes, I do want to talk about one thing that has turned out to be a positive from all this that's going on.
The awareness that it is giving our kids, whether the younger ones or the young adults, and, whatever their point of view, the courage and the self-confidence to assert it to themselves, and to others.
Of course I have my own views that I go by, and yes, they are really quite simple. For me, it's just about being human and embracing others the same way, without caging in anyone in any form of pigeon hole, whether it's a captivity box of gender, race, religion, money power, caste or any other limitation for that matter.
I do not follow any religion, and I am happy to see that this attitude is being passed on in a very normal and healthy way. This also means that I respect others' choices and wishes, but then again, I am clear about not letting anyone else cloud my choices. No doubt then that my band has already got some tiny followers, who very well understand the concept and want to wear it proudly too :) Could I be happier??!!! :D
Recently, I got myself an Inclusion band...
If you haven't heard about it, it's a band that talks about the basic concept of being open and welcoming and including everyone in your heart the same way, without being biased. It's a simple way of showing myself that yes, I have this one beautiful life, and I want to live it with as much positivity and happiness as I can, and on the way, I want to spread love, warmth and care to others too, irrespective of any social colour or bias.
The beauty of these bands is that they are upcycled, which means that they are all made out of discarded items and are re-used to make something that is better in quality. And I can bet about the quality for sure, as I have been wearing mine for quite some time, and am already on the way to get myself a few more. Also, I have shared this with a few friends who, too, have got themselves their bands.
These inclusion bands are available on a very quirky-named site called Salt Scout and you can check them out here.
The proceeds from these are used to support those with intellectual disabilities. I think it's a really beautiful way of wearing something pretty, while you also help someone else in some manner, no matter how small.
By wearing this band, you essentially represent the idea that you have space in your heart for everyone, irrespective of any bias. For these particular Inclusion Bands, the Jai Vakeel Foundation (India's oldest and largest Not For Profit that works for intellectual disability) has partnered with The Chanakya School of Craft to create these beautiful bands. And yes, these are handmade by women, giving them a source of respectable income - by wearing these bands, you automatically show off your preferences in style, while also helping someone become independent, and in some way help another someone who needs some assistance in the intellectual space.
If you would like to see how you can make a difference, see this video of the kids you can help :)
If you have reached till here, let me just say this is not a sponsored video, and all that I have shared here is what I felt and what I believe is a beautiful way to spread more love and positive vibes in this world..
In case you feel the same, head over to the website and check it out for yourself.
Till then, take very good care of yourself, and those who are yours or around :)
- Debolina Raja
#values and #education #nobias #onelife #inclusion #inclusionbands #love #respect #humanity
********************************************** And like I always believe in and say: 'Heal the world we live in Save it for our children' - MJ Happy Parenting!!!! Debolina Raja
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