A Million & One Ways to Follow TMtB

Why? The question a lot of people ask who haven't experienced Twitter. Twitter is a quick update on what's happening with TMtB and all the other related art, peace and social justice organizations we follow. Twitter creates a streamlined local and global e-community of like-mided people. You can learn about Today Marks the Beginning (TMtB) in a variety of ways.

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"INFLUENCE" lesson spreading throughout Dallas!

Irma Rangel and Today Marks the Beginning have collaborated to spread the message of peace through TMtB's project "INFLUENCE" lesson. The students from Irma Rangel are traveling throughout Dallas persuading business owners, churches, etc. to hang up their artwork to inspire others to make peaceful actions and choices.

Check it out: http://masterpeaceinfluence.blogspot.com/

Get Inspired By Our Compelling Projects!

Rumi...

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture.

Still treat each guest honorably,
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
As a guide from beyond.

Rumi

MasterPEACE & Great Peace Makers

Karen Blessen leads a team of visual artists, improv actors, musicians, a dancer, an architect, a photographer, teachers, principals, and volunteers in teaching Dallas school kids the many variations of MasterPEACE: Young Artists Making a Kinder World. Dallas 5th & 6th graders learn how handle overwhelming pressures and emotions at home and in school within the mix of various cultures by using the arts for creative expression, finding common ground and resolving conflict. You can learn more about MasterPEACE other TMtB projects by checking out our website: http://www.todaymarksthebeginning.com/ and following us on twitter: www.twitter.com/todaybeginart

photo: partner schools L.L. Hotchkiss & Parish Episcopal ice cream social for Great PeaceMakers....

The relationship of the artist to her subject

Photo by James Neel of Nancy Rebal in Rwanda in front of STATIONS TWO: an interactive public artwork , gathering the collective voice of forgiveness.

Dallas artist Nancy Rebal talks about a woman in Kigali, Rwanda who captured her attention. I've seen her painting of "Madalene" and like of all of Nancy's work, it is extraordinary. The very talented James Neel is creating a series called "Art Mark" for Today Marks the Beginning and Nancy Rebal's video is the first. In the video she talks about the woman in Kigali, Rwanda who captured her attention. I've seen the painting of and like of all of Nancy's work, it is extraordinary. Brief moments of art and artists - Art Mark #1 by James Neel. See the video! Time 1:40. Dallas Artist Nancy Rebal talks painting her portrait of "Madalene" http://bit.ly/48y1eb

Another artist, Anyaa, from Sierra Leon and Today Marks the Beginning are hosting a Trunk Show of Anyaa's lush fashions for women and the home. October 24, 4:30 - 7:30 pm at Southside on Lamar, 1409 S Lamar #104 Dallas, TX. A portion of all sales will benefit the projects and programs of Today Marks the Beginning.

New MasterPEACE Video

Be enlightened, moved and filled with hope. The new video by John Katz of MasterPEACE: Young Artists Making a Kinder World - A program of Today Markes the Beginning. PLEASE PASS IT ON TO FRIENDS, FAMILY, YOUR CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0cPNcjNaSs

Thank you - James Neel for posting!