United Nations Youth Forum – What is The Future of Work
Young people around the world are facing difficulties that older generations do not struggle with. Getting involved is an important step in making change, and today at the United Nations, young people from nations around the world are getting together…
Voices of Rural Women & Girls · United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
The worthwhile work isn’t easy! That’s an old saying, but I was reminded today—while listening to a group of amazing people discuss the opportunities and the challenges of achieving gender equality—that there are many other things that aren’t easy either….
Join Me & the United Nations in Making A Difference On World Humanitarian Day · #NotATarget
Anyone who flees their home because of conflict has the right to live in safety + dignity. #NotATarget Every day, millions of people are trapped in wars that aren’t of their own making. Meanwhile, the world isn’t doing enough to…
The Many Angles of Inspiration at Art Basel Miami Beach 2016
Art Basel (ABMB) is the world’s most important art fair! This guide is your 101 on the best shows lined up, fashion must see’s, and a list of the best artsy restaurants to dine at during your daily adventures. Heck…
The Rare Side of Frida │ Photographs and Quotes of an Artistic Warrior
Frida Kahlo is an icon. She has inspired during her living days and continues to impact the world, long after she put her paintbrush down. An inspirational woman who, to me, found a voice — a way to communicate —…
If It Happened To Me, It Can Happen To You // Being Muslim
In light of the awful tragedies in France, Beirut, and Afghanistan (but really France cuz white people care about that more), I want to share this with you. If it happened to me, it can happen to you. Last night, my…
#NeverForget 14 Years and It Still Feels Like Yesterday ║ Remembering 9/11
There is a special place for tragedies in one’s heart. It’s where strength is built and new beginnings are formed. Most people, all around the world, remember where they were the morning of 9/11. When the planes crashed into…
Style Chat with Lidia & The Doost ║ Fashion Designers & Tips We Love
What the Doost has teamed up with Lidia from StylingOn.com to bring you Style Chat where we discuss some of our favorite independent designers. This week on Style Chat we featured designers Kate Stoltz ⋅ Syd & Pia NYC · Harare…
Sunday Morning Blessings ♡
Hello Doosts! With such busy lives and barely time for ourselves, we at times have to stop and just for a moment, be still, like water. Listening to ourselves and our thoughts. Listening to the world around us. Being still, Being…
Happy Earth Day 2015!
April 22nd is a wonderful day to celebrate Earth Day! The Earth offers us so much that it is important to give back, to protect it, and keep it clean — after all it is our home and a strong…
Inspirational Wednesday: A Few Words from Buddah
“As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are, otherwise you will miss most of your life.” ☯ I am not the most patient person, far from it. But I remind myself as often as I can to…
Your Yoga Pose According to the Stars
Whether you’re a yogi, horoscope junkie, astrology lover, or curious like me, this post is for you. I believe in the power of yoga and that it’s combined with our Universe. So when I came across this article Your Yoga Horoscope:…
3 Quotes to Bring You Peace and Love: The Daily Doost
Good morning friends, the work week is almost to an end, two more days to push through. So here are a few quotes to remind you how to deal. When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of…
The Beauty of Anger: Celina Giraud
Meet Celina Giraud, an artist who expresses her emotions and brings them to life through colors. Her biggest inspiration comes from anger, but finishes her works with peace. Today, March 14th, we celebrate her birthday! Doost: What’s your favorite emotion…
Life Doesn’t Get Easier, You Just Get BETTER!
You are born to stand out! You are born to make choices and have the chance to fulfill your every desire. All you have to do is DO IT! Own the will you have within you. Some of the best…
Enjoy these Dalai Lama Quotes!
“The real destroyer of inner peace is fear and distrust. Fear develops frustration, frustration develops anger, anger develops violence.” ― Dalai Lama “World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think,…
Kindness Creates Love & Avoids Arguments
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” – Lao Tzu, was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. Kindness is a strong force. It revolves on understanding, patience and love. With all three…