If you've never seen a Maori haka performed‚ you're missing out.The Maori are the indigenous peoples of New Zealand‚ and their language and customs are an integral part of the island nation. One of the most recognizable Maori traditions outside of New Zealand is the haka‚ a ceremonial dance or challenge usually performed in a group. The haka represents the pride‚ strength‚ and unity of a tribe and is characterized by foot-stamping‚ body slapping‚ tongue protrusions‚ and rhythmic chanting. Haka is performed at weddings as a sign of reverence and respect for the bride and groom and are also frequently seen before sports competitions‚ such as rugby matches.The intensity of the haka is the point. It is meant to be a show of strength and elicit a strong response—which makes seeing a tiny toddler learning to do it all the more adorable.Here's an example of a rugby haka:Danny Heke‚ who goes by @focuswithdan on TikTok‚ shared a video of a baby learning haka and omigosh it is seriously the most adorable thing. When you see most haka‚ the dancers aren't smiling—their faces are fierce—so this wee one starting off with an infectious grin is just too much. You can see that he's already getting the moves down‚ facial expressions and all‚ though. @focuswithdan When you grow up learning haka&;#33; #haka #teachthemyoung #maori #māori #focuswithdan #fyp #foryou #kapahaka ♬ original sound - 𝕱𝖔𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖍𝕯𝖆𝖓 As cute as this video is‚ it's part of a larger effort by Heke to use his TikTok channel to share and promote Maori culture. His videos cover everything from the Te Reo Maori language to traditional practices to issues of prejudice Maori people face.Here he briefly goes over the different body parts that make up haka: @focuswithdan ♬ Ngati - Just2maori This video explains the purerehua‚ or bullroarer‚ which is a Maori instrument that is sometimes used to call rains during a drought. @focuswithdan Reply to @illumi.is.naughty Some tribes used this to call the rains during drought 🌧 ⛈ #maori #māori #focuswithdan #fyp ♬ PÅ«rerehua - 𝕱𝖔𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖍𝕯𝖆𝖓 This one shares a demonstration and explanation of the taiaha‚ a traditional Maori weapon. @focuswithdan Reply to @shauncalvert Taiaha‚ one of the most formidable of the Māori Weaponry #taiaha #maori #māori #focuswithdan #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound - 𝕱𝖔𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖍𝕯𝖆𝖓 For another taste of haka‚ check out this video from a school graduation: @focuswithdan When your little cuzzy graduates and her school honours her with a haka #maori #māori #haka #focuswithdan #fyp #graduation @its_keshamarley ♬ Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Ruanui - 𝕱𝖔𝖈𝖚𝖘𝖂𝖎𝖙𝖍𝕯𝖆𝖓 Heke even has some fun with the trolls and racists in the comments who try to tell him his culture is dead (what&;#63;). @focuswithdan Credit to you all my AMAZING FOLLOWERS&;#33; #focuswithdan #maori #māori #followers #fyp #trolls ♬ original sound - sounds for slomo_bro&;#33; Unfortunately‚ it's not just ignorant commenters who spew racist bile. A radio interview clip that aired recently called Maori people &;quot;genetically predisposed to crime‚ alcohol‚ and underperformance‚&;quot; among other terrible things. (The host‚ a former mayor of Auckland‚ has been let go for going along with and contributing to the caller's racist narrative.) @focuswithdan #newzealand radio in 2021 delivering racist commentaries 🤦🏽‍♂️ #māori #maori #focuswithdan #racism DC: @call.me.lettie2.0 ♬ original sound - luna the unicow That clip highlights why what Heke is sharing is so important. The whole world is enriched when Indigenous people like the Maori have their voices heard and their culture celebrated. The more we learn from each other and our diverse ways of life‚ the more enjoyable life on Earth will be and the better we'll get at collaborating to confront the challenges we all share.This article originally appeared on 01.28.21

Even though I don't wear very much makeup‚ every few days or so SOMEONE... (friends‚ family‚ internet strangers) ...will weigh in on why I &;quot;don't need makeup.&;quot;Now‚ I realize this is meant as a compliment‚ but this comic offers a hilariously truthful (and slightly weird) explanation of the &;quot;too much makeup&;quot; conundrum.Not everyone is able to turn into a badass lizard when someone asks about their face-painting hobbies. Don't you kinda wish you could&;#63; Just to drive this hilarious comic all the way home‚ here are four reasons why some women* wear makeup:*Important side note: Anyone can wear makeup. Not just women. True story.Four reasons some women* wear makeup:1. Her cat-eye game is on point.2. She has acne or acne scars.3. Pink lipstick.4. She likes wearing makeup.While some people may think putting on makeup is a chore‚ it can be really fun&;#33; For some‚ makeup is an outlet for creativity and self-expression. For others‚ it's just a way to feel good about themselves and/or enhance their favorite features.That's why it feels kinda icky when someone says something along the lines of &;quot;You don't need so much makeup&;#33;&;quot; Now‚ it's arguable that no one &;quot;needs&;quot; makeup‚ but everyone deserves to feel good about the way they look.For some people‚ feeling good about their appearance includes wearing makeup. And that's totally OK.This article originally appeared on 05.28.15

Sabrina Benaim's “Explaining My Depression to My Mother&;quot; is pretty powerful on its own.But‚ in it‚ her mother exhibits some of the most common misconceptions about depression‚ and I'd like to point out three of them here.Misconception #1: Depression is triggered by a single event or series of traumatic events.Most people think depression is triggered by a traumatic event: a loved one dying‚ a job loss‚ a national tragedy‚ some THING. The truth is that depression sometimes just appears out of nowhere. So when you think that a friend or loved one is just in an extended bad mood‚ reconsider. They could be suffering from depression.Misconception #2: People with depression are only sad.Most people who have never experienced depression think depression is just an overwhelming sadness. In reality‚ depression is a complex set of feelings and physical changes in the body. People who suffer from depression are sad‚ yes‚ but they can also be anxious‚ worried‚ apathetic‚ and tense‚ among other things.Misconception #3: You can snap out of it.The thing with depression is that it's a medical condition that affects your brain chemistry. It has to do with environmental or biological factors first and foremost. Sabrina's mother seems to think that if her daughter would only go through the motions of being happy that then she would become happy. But that's not the case. Depression is a biological illness that leaks into your state of being.Think of it this way: If you had a cold‚ could you just “snap out of it&;quot;&;#63;No&;#63; Exactly.These are only three of the misconceptions about depression. If you know somebody suffering from depression‚ you should take a look at this video here below to learn the best way to talk to them:This article originally appeared on 11.24.15

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A post is going viral on Twitter claiming that Bernie Sanders raped a boy on video tape 30 years ago…. The post has 1.3 million views already and growing fast. I want to be very clear at the onset of this article to say we have absolutely NO EVIDENCE to corroborate that claim. Am I clear on that&;#63; Because that’s not the most interesting part of this viral Twitter post to me. I don’t care if it’s true or not with regard to Bernie Sanders. I’m even going to assume it’s not true. But what’s really interesting to me is that what is described here is how I imagine things ACTUALLY happen. It’s the age old question….. We all wonder what happens to people who seem to be really good people with common sense who love America…..what happens to them when they get to D.C. and suddenly change all of a sudden for seemingly no reason&;#63; I think this can explain it. Let me just show you the post that is going viral and then I’ll break it all down. When I was a child‚ I was brought into a basement to be… violated. While I was being raped‚ a man was dragged downstairs‚ and was told to rape a boy that was bent over in front of him‚ or they would the man and his family‚ who were lined up along a wall‚ where there was also a… — #Survivor – of Child Trafficking (@CTSurvivor17) April 20‚ 2024 When I was a child‚ I was brought into a basement to be… violated. While I was being raped‚ a man was dragged downstairs‚ and was told to rape a boy that was bent over in front of him‚ or they would the man and his family‚ who were lined up along a wall‚ where there was also a man behind a camera on a tripod. Someone else came up to him‚ and told him “If you don’t do it‚ they will kill your family‚ and nothing can undo that‚ but if you do it‚ it’ll be fine‚ because that boy is used to it‚ and no one has to die” To date‚ that’s the hardest I’ve ever seen a grown man cry. That man is currently sitting in Congress. There is a system of bribery and blackmail controlling the upper echelons of society. The question is if someone “Did the deed” with a smile on their face because they knew their fortunes would improve‚ or if they did it with a tear in their eye because they didn’t want to hurt the child. The only way we will be able to expose it is if the blackmailed and the children come together to name those who forced us. Screenshot here in case it gets deleted: Ok‚ I told you it was wild&;#33; She later confirmed in the Tweet thread that she was talking about Bernie Sanders: Sanders. This was about 30 years ago. In NY. — #Survivor – of Child Trafficking (@CTSurvivor17) April 20‚ 2024 Ok‚ now once again I want to say I cannot confirm this. This is what this Twitter account is claiming. But I want to set aside the Bernie Sanders name and just discuss this in general. Because I think this is EXACTLY how these things happen. I think there are a few different categories of how they entrap and blackmail people in Washington. I think the first category is the people who have very loose morals and ethics and who find themselves in these compromising situations by their own doings. They get caught on tape having sex with minors not because they were entrapped but because it’s just who they are and they take the opportunity when it presents itself. A despicable group. The second category of people I think are the ones who lust for fame and power‚ and they are willing to basically sell out — to sell their soul — for money and power. Another shameful and despicable group. But it’s the third group of people that I think is the most fascinating and probably the most prevalent. And it’s what is described in this post. The people who are actually compromised against their will. Go up and read that post again. She describes a situation where the person is told to either rape some boy or girl they have never met or their whole family will be raped and killed. Sound extreme&;#63; Sound impossible&;#63; I don’t think it is. I actually think this is probably what happens very frequently. So what do you do&;#63; What choice do you make&;#63; And don’t pretend to sit there and tell me you’d “do the right thing” — because there IS no “right thing” here. There’s only bad and worse. And so you choose bad and end up on tape raping some small child and then they hold that over your head for the next 80 years. To do whatever they tell you to do…. To say whatever they tell you to say…. It’s why people who seem good in the beginning suddenly turn rotten once they hit D.C. I’m NOT claiming anything specific with regard to any specific people‚ but we’ve seen it time and time again‚ haven’t we&;#63; Paul Ryan. John Roberts. I could sit here and name 100 names. People who were rock solid until they got deep into D.C. and then turned nasty. Does this explain it&;#63; We tend to think of these people as blackmailed for things they choose to do‚ but what if they are compromised against their will&;#63; I want to reiterate one more time that I am not making any allegations against anyone specific and I do not have any confirmation that this has occurred with regard to Bernie Sanders or anyone else‚ but I ask you this…..does it make sense&;#63; Does it make MORE sense than assuming all these people just turn against their established character once they rise to power in D.C.&;#63; I think it explains a lot. Wouldn’t it be great if they all banded together and just came out and told the truth all at once together&;#63; NOTHING CAN STOP THE TRUTH&;#33; The truth will set you free. Maybe it’s time to tell it.

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