This fight is long, exhausting & often frustrating. But I find strength in thinking about all those, like my husband Siarhei, who have sacrificed so much for our dream of freedom. For them, for their courage & hope, we must keep going. We owe it to them. @barlaat
🕯️Today, we mark the 4th anniversary of the arrest of #JoshuaWong 黃之鋒, one of 47 #HongKong democrats charged under the #NationalSecurityLaw simply for participating in a democratic primary. Read his story. Recall his courage. Remember his name: https://t.co/oj9LJCFB51
Here's the most powerful insight:
Finland's transformation started when they were still poor.
Production reached pre-war levels by 1947.
They built their social systems while still recovering.
They chose to prioritize collective well-being over individual wealth.
Finland proves that happiness isn't about GDP or military might.
It's about building a society where:
• Nature is accessible
• People trust each other
• Community comes first
• Everyone has a safety net
• Work serves life (not the other way around)
@racheljwelcher That’s a correct description of ministry life.
You can believe me, I am married to a minister for forty years.
But on the other hand there is also a lot of kindness and gratefulness.
Political prisoners in Belarus endure modern slavery: toxic fumes, charcoal burning & back-breaking labor without safety gear. Refusal leads to punishment, isolation, or extended sentences. This is Lukashenka’s brutal & inhumane regime. We can't look away.
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