Nicole L. Krakora

Protocol and Events Strategist, Teacher, Artist, Beader, aspiring Chef. Always game for a new adventure.

[Royally Sage @sage1411]

My brother posts this every year in the family chat on the 4th. Still hilarious.

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

Beyond Differences - His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains why he sees every person simply as another human being—beyond nationality, religion, or status. Reflecting on how divisions create conflict, His Holiness reminds us that our shared humanity is the foundation for peace, compassion, and a happier world. Video originally recorded on November 11, 2014.

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

@SethAbramson @JoJoFromJerz Yep. (And incidentally, this mismatched paint job is a perfect example of why those of us who knit and crochet make sure to check our yarn dye lots before starting a project…)

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

When simulation becomes the norm, it weakens the human capacity for discernment. As a result, our social bonds close in upon themselves, forming self-referential circuits that no longer expose us to reality. We thus come to live within bubbles, impermeable to one another. Feeling threatened by anyone who is different, we grow unaccustomed to encounter and dialogue. In this way, polarization, conflict, fear and violence spread. What is at stake is not merely the risk of error, but a transformation in our very relationship with truth.

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

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[DalaiLama.Answers @DalaiLamaAnswe1]

“Be honest, truthful, and altruistic. If you concern yourself with taking care of others, there’ll be no room for lies, bullying and cheating. If you’re truthful you can live transparently and with integrity.”
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama Kindness crowds out deception. Live with an open heart. 🕊️ #DalaiLama #Compassion #Integrity

[DalaiLama.Answers @DalaiLamaAnswe1]

14th Dalai Lama reminds us:

Warmheartedness begins with a simple truth
we are all the same as human beings.
Beyond borders, beyond belief, beyond name
one shared wish: to be happy, to be free from suffering.
#Compassion #DalaiLama #Humanity

To see this clearly… is already compassion.

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

@LeadersJunction That’s @conorneill. He’s exceptional and you should absolutely be following him!

[Thinley Wangyal @thiwangs]

As Losar begins on February 18, may this new year remind us to slow down, care more deeply, and stand firmly for compassion not only in our homes, but in the wider world where dignity and justice are still denied #Peace #TashiDelek

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

Such a great way to explain the importance of being present.

[Steven Bartlett @StevenBartlett]

Communication expert Jefferson Fisher showed me something I won’t forget...

He calls it the string theory.
When two people are talking, there’s an invisible string between them.

If you check your phone, the string goes slack. Even just having it on the table breaks the connection.

Here’s how he explained it 👇🏾

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Receives Grammy Recognition Highlighting Universal Responsibility and Compassion

Grammy Award Best Audiobook Narration - Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility. I don’t see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility. I truly believe that peace, compassion, care for our environment, and an understanding of the oneness of humanity are essential for the collective well-being of all eight billion human beings. I’m grateful that this Grammy recognition can help spread these messages more widely.

[The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln]

Everyone needs to watch this address from MN Gov. Tim Walz.

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

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[Jim Stewartson, Decelerationist 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇺🇸 @jimstewartson]

Statement by Becca Good.
Read it @JDVance—and burn in hell.

“First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family.

This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind. In fact, kindness radiated out of her.

Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn’t wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine.

Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow. Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole.

Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles.

What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy. And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever.

We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine.

On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns.

Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way.

We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee’s legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love.”

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

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[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.

To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service. The sacrifices that all of you have made to protect our country will be honored, today and every day.

[DalaiLama.Answers @DalaiLamaAnswe1]

“the three factors that seem to have the greatest influence on increasing our happiness are our ability to reframe our situation more positively, our ability to experience gratitude, and our choice to be kind and generous.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

@chefjoseandres @WCKitchen Thank you @chefjoseandres for your tireless work. You are a miracle. ✨💕✨

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

🔥AMAZING recap! #GoHoos 🔶⚔️🔷

[Virginia Football @UVAFootball]

𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝟓 🎥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩

#GoHoos 🔶⚔️🔷

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

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[Tibetan Buddhism @BuddhismTibet]

90th Birthday Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama-

On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in initiatives that highlight the importance of compassion, warm-heartedness, and altruism.I am just a simple Buddhist monk; I don’t normally engage in birthday celebrations. However, since you are organizing events focused on my birthday I wish to share some thoughts.While it is important to work for material development, it is vital to focus on achieving peace of mind through cultivating a good heart and by being compassionate, not just toward near and dear ones, but toward everyone. Through this, you will contribute to making the world a better place. As for myself, I will continue to focus on my commitments of promoting human values, religious harmony, drawing attention to the ancient Indian wisdom which explains the workings of mind and emotions, and Tibetan culture and heritage, which has so much potential to contribute to the world through its emphasis on peace of mind and compassion.I develop determination and courage in my daily life through the teachings of the Buddha and Indian masters such as Shantideva, whose following aspiration I strive to uphold. As long as space endures,
As long as sentient being remain,
Until then, may I too remain
To dispel the miseries of the world.Thank you for using the opportunity of my birthday to cultivate peace of mind and compassion.Tashi Deleg and with prayers,Dalai Lama

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

It’s been a good week! #USIP

[House Foreign Affairs Committee Dems @HouseForeign]

Logo is back up at the US Institute of Peace where it belongs — small but important court victory against DOGE’s illegal actions.

[Nicole L. Krakora @nkrakora]

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[British Embassy Washington @UKinUSA]

A statement from British Embassy, Washington: