Welcome to the official re-launch of deborahsantana.com. It has taken two years for me to walk through the transformation of my former self and to emerge as the woman I am today. Some of you have visited this site in the past month and read my new writings and poetry. For those just arriving, thank you for joining me. Together, we will walk through the seasons, shedding what we no longer need, adding knowledge and light, growing into human beings whose hearts are open to the simple message of love.
One on the journey,
Summer is nearing its last days, leaves are beginning to drift from oak trees outside my house, and children are returning to school. I have been writing poetry with author and teacher, Alison Luterman, who is inspiring me to step beyond what I know. I also took a one-day collage class with Lindsay Whiting, whose intelligence and talent helped me birth a piece I titled, GO. What I believe is that standing still, looking back, or missing what is no longer part of my life is a waste of my time and spirit, and shows a lack of faith in the beauty of this moment. When I listen to the soft voice within, I know that I am exactly where I am destined to be. Join me in claiming the power of today, of having compassion and love for yourself and others. An excerpt from a poem I am working on:
What longs to rise from the wondrous parts of me and cling to you,
Are strands of berry-red hands to softly touch the places you’ve hidden…
From Kenya to Austin
Our documentary film, Girls of Daraja, was awarded a JURY PRIZE at the 2010 Lights. Camera. Help. Film Festival in Austin, Texas on August 1st.
Women Changing World Luncheon
Deborah and Sara Ying Rounsaville at the Women Changing World Luncheon, 2010
“Girls of Daraja” at Film Festival in Austin, TX
Our documentary short film about the Daraja Academy in Nanyuki, Kenya has been chosen to premiere at the Lights. Camera. Help. Film festival in Austin, Texas on Friday, July 30, 2010!
Do A Little was born in 2008. I created a non-profit to serve the needs of women because the balance of power in the world still lies in the hands of men, often bypassing the skills, intelligence, compassion, love and grace of the female gender. I want to support women as leaders, and as owners of our futures and to encourage women to grow in whatever ways bring happiness and peace. And I want men to do the same.
