She never once believed that she was small or that she didn’t matter because she was a girl. She knew from an early age that she had something to contribute to this world and she would not be stopped. After all, each one of us is inherently powerful and creative. We just have to step out of our fear and timidity and do those things that demonstrate our true brilliance.
Dina Arjani became a school teacher as did my mother, Teshtar Irani. I follow in their footsteps by using theater and creative arts for critical thinking and human liberation.
For this next project, I’ll be working with script writers and youth leaders in Afghanistan to build listener engagement and interaction for a radio drama. I’ll also help create a framework for community listening groups where people can listen together and discuss important issues in an informal setting.
When I get back to the US, I’ll lead a training in Little Rock, Arkansas for community leaders who want to create storytelling and listening groups around race and racism. Then, I partner with the Afrooz School to create an online introductory course to participatory theater for school teachers in Iran.
From the very personal seeds my grandmother Dina planted, multiple shoots and roots have grown. By believing in herself, and acting from that reality (not the reality of those around her) she has created the space for countless other acts of beauty and truth. So, what are you waiting for? The fear may not subside, the doubt may never become clear but do it anyway. The future believes in you!
Beautiful blog Kayhan! Thank you for sharing, as always…
P, Aidge
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Thanks Kayhan. Safe travels! David
Congrats, Kayhan. Your projects are so with it. Great to hear about them. When do you start your Fulbright fellowship?
My best,
Nalini
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I start in October!
hi,kayhan-love this blog..and are you coming to Mumbai direct from Kabl?Wishing you a very happy and prosperous new year-lots of love and hugs
You and your family are amazing 🙂 xoxo Noush
Noushin Bayat, MA, MPH Yoga . Meditation . Spiritual Psychology
~ an unconditionally loving attitude is the ultimate competency… ~
Go Kayhan!
much love, Dan
http://www.dankwong.com
Safe and happy travels Kayhan.
Great job Kayhan. I love finding out about your projects. Your motivations and inspirations are uplifting.
Salimi
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Quite beautiful, Kayhan! Thanks for sharing and doing what you are doing.
Hugs,
Stacy
Kayhan, I just want you to know that you are truly an inspiration! Thanks for shining your light brightly! This email just gave me such a lift!
Much love, Donna
Hi there, I commend you on your powerful work towards liberation. I do similar work. I am very interested in the photo at the top of your post of the tree with light shining through. Where did you get it? Is it copyrighted? If not, would it be alright with you if I used it in my online materials promoting healing and spiritual growth?
Thank you,
Sama
Hello dear Sama,
I am sorry to say I poached it off the internet … but I didn’t see a name/photo credit on it otherwise I would have posted that info. So, I suppose you can copy it from this page!
Thanks for connecting.
so true-just believe in what you are doing is for the betterment of self and society and just go ahead-looking forward to meeting you soon-lots of love and hugs
Thanks for sharing this great post about sacred happy Eid .Eid is very sacred festival day people doing namaz in the end day of Ramdaan and keep fast (Roza) . May it be filled with closeness, kindness and a renewed hope for human liberation. Keep posting such wonderfyl blog.