250 years of freedom did not come cheap.
It was bought with courage, sacrifice, blood, and generations of Americans who stood when their country called.
From 1776 to today, freedom still has defenders.
Because they stood, America still stands. 🇺🇸🔥
The Washington Monument will once again be lit up from July 1–5. 🇺🇸
Back by popular demand, it's one of many @Freedom250 celebrations on the @NationalMallNPS this week as America turns 250.
We Can Change the World - His Holiness the Dalai Lama believes we have everything we need to make the 21st century a peaceful, compassionate century — and it starts with each one of us. Through education, awareness, and nurturing our inner peace and compassion, we can transform our families, our communities, and our world. Video originally recorded on April 18, 2012.
Today, on Women Veterans Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of the women who have worn the uniform of the United States military.🗽
Thank you for paving the way and protecting our freedom.
Tag a woman veteran who inspires you! ⬇️
#WomenVeteransDay
Anger Makes You Blind - In this short clip His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares a humorous story about his angry driver in Lhasa to illustrate a profound truth: when anger arises, the mind loses clarity. Without anger, we can respond to difficulties — and even to those who cause us harm — far more effectively. Video was originally recorded on June 4, 2009.
Today’s a twofer! It’s @USFWSRefuges 118th birthday AND it’s #PiDay – 3.14. 🎉 Celebrate pi, math & the golden ratio in nearby nature, such as at your local national #WildlifeRefuge: https://t.co/5yx0uQDcxR
📷: Fiddlehead fern & brown-lipped snail by USFWS
🌸 Happy Women’s Day – 8th March 2026 🌸
W – Wonderful in strength
O – Outstanding in courage
M – Motivating everyone around
A – Amazing in every role
N – Noble at heart
Today we celebrate the power, grace, and beauty of every woman.
Your strength inspires the world, your courage changes lives, and your kindness makes the world brighter.
✨ Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women who make the world stronger, kinder, and more beautiful every day. 💐