For the next eight days, I will call Room 1809 in the Swissotel in Zurich my home base. A six hour time difference from the US of A required daily adjustment.
Women from around the world are making their way here to dialogue and derive solutions for issues that challenge our global society. Highlights for me will be the upcoming affiliation ceremonies for the YWCAs from the Virgin Islands and Haiti, clear indicators that women in the Caribbean are working to contribute to the health of vitality of their communities. The other highlight will be facilitating a learning circle based upon my book, Follor Her Lead; one of my books that was recently cited by two Echo Green Fellowship winners and Social Entrepreneurs as a must read.
It is amazing to see how in Paris and now Switzerland, the Starbucks and McDonalds brands are flourishing with long, long lines of people waiting to make a purchase. Humbling also is to encounter people who are not only bi-lingual…most speak four and five languages…..as we in America too often feel that the world revolves solely on the English language…techonological advancement gave birth to increasing globalization, so we must catch up or we are going to be left behind.
And for the dollar, it is worth but 75 cents in comparison to the Swiss Franc…….did not see many gas hungry SUVs roaming the streets in Paris, small cars RULE. In Zurich, public transportation is used 99% of the time. I was told this is in honor of the environment and because it saves everyone money…..
The International Women’s Summit kicks off tomorrow…what a tremendous opportunity I have been granted to SERVE…someone said to me, I hope this does not turn out to be a typical gathering of women, where egos and bickering hamper the creation of solutions and positive actions…while understanding her concern as I have witnessed that countless times myself, I replied, “When women commit to WALKING their own TRUTH and WORKING for GOOD, the possibilities for CHANGE become BOUNDLESS
Great Job Dr. Anita – Keep up the good work!
Amazing! I certainly can relate to the above topics. Anita, you have all of the right tools to engage your audience. I believe in YOU! God gave you the knowledge and skills and placed you where you can empower others. Take care.
Anita – it’s so wonderful to feel your energy and spirit and know that you’re there helping create a positive, uplifting Summit for all. Enjoy your time and come back refreshed and re-energized.