The Diaspora resembles the shepherd —dynamic, mobile, and less tied to place and land. Israel resembles the farmer — rooted, sovereign, and engaged with land and the challenges of power. The challenge is not to choose one over the other, but to create a balance.
Starting 2021: Niver’s News
Lisa Ellen Niver
Jan News 2021 with Lisa Niver & We Said Go Travel:
“There is always light, if we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”
Thank you to Amanda Gorman, President Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris for your light and your leadership.
In January 2021, I have been evolving my social media! Please follow me now on Twitter at @LisaNiver and on Instagram @LisaNiver.
Thank you to Undomesticated Magazine for publishing my article, “A Reinvention Reading List.” THANK YOU to the many people who wrote comments of support on my article. I really appreciate it!
Thank you to Thrive Global for publishing my articles!
“Just Breathe: A Dialogue with Mallika Chopra“
“Gaby Natale Shares her Steps to Success“
Thank you to Margo Lovett for inviting me on her show, Her Business, Her Voice, Her Conversation. (Season 18, episode 6)
Thank you to Christine Winebrenner Irick for inviting me on your show, Soul of Travel: Episode 24 – Lisa Niver, We Said Go Travel
I am grateful to all of YOU!! My YouTube channel is now over 1.3 million views! WOW!! Thank you for subscribing, watching and commenting!
My most popular video has nearly 70,000 views about my trip on Rocky Mountaineer Train! Watch it here:
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MY TRAVEL VIDEOS?
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My fortune cookies said:
“Be Innovative, take charge of new ideas”
“Hold Tight to Your Dreams”
Stay safe and healthy! We will travel again! Lisa
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